Category “Q. General Gum Questions”

Could diet affect my gum health and be the reason for pain?

March 30th, 2012
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Dear My Dunn,

I have been experiencing tooth pains recently and had wondered why. I think It is down to my diet and sugary things i drink. I do not smoke or any of that. I do not drink alcohol excessvely either. I contemplated that as everything in my mouth is physically conected then the prblems and reasons may be also. the teeth are aching somewhat as i say but i wondered if this could have anything to do with my gum? could my diet affect my gums health as they do my teeth? thanks Dr, your time is appreciated

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Dr Ian Dunn

Dr Ian Dunn

PurelyPerio Clinic 334, PO Box 334, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 0AG Web: www.purelyperio.co.uk Tel: 01625 419700

I have developed a Stillman’s cleft and could lose a tooth, what should I do?

March 30th, 2012
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Hi
My gum has receeded and my dentist has said a cleft has developed .Sorry I can’t remember the name of the cleft but it was named after someone so you probably know what I mean. When I saw him he put some kind of glue over my gum and tooth to try to get the gum to reattach . This had to be left on foe 24 hours and he told me to go back to see him in 2 weeks. The glue does not appear to have made any difference and my gum is very painful and is a white colour and the tooth seems even more exposed. I am worried that I will end up loosing my tooth it is right at the front so I really do not want that to happen. Do you think I need to go back to my dentist sooner than he suggested ? I read on your web site about a graft is this something any dentist can do or only a specialist? and should my dentist know about this proceedure? I am concerned because he told me unless the gum reattached I would loose my tooth. I look forward to recieving some advise from you.

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Stillmans cleft?

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Dr Ian Dunn

Dr Ian Dunn

PurelyPerio Clinic 334, PO Box 334, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 0AG Web: www.purelyperio.co.uk Tel: 01625 419700

I think I have got gingivitis. Can you tell me about signs of the condition and relevant treatment?

March 9th, 2012
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Hi Doctor I think I have got gingivitis. I dont think It’s more serious than that at this point. my breath does smell a little and my gums bleed on brushing- and have actually bled spontaneously a few times, the gums are a bit red and tender and by my own admission my oral hygiene hasn’t been great up until now and I assume its a result of that. I have a couple of questions of the back of this. I know it can take between 7-10 days to get rid of gingivitis but how long does it take to kick in/contract? also if this is gum disease how do I get rid of it (I know go to my dentist but what happens?)? thanks

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

A bit of my gum literally went white then fell off. What could this be due to?

March 5th, 2012
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I started to have a sore gum and days later my gum went white around my tooth and while brushing my teeth the white bit of gum came of the tooth and i also have alcers on my gums i am 17 years old always go to dentist and my gums and teeth were perfectly fine a couple of weeks ago i always brush my teeth although i am a smoker i have been cutting down on the cigarettes after this happened i am scared of this infection spreading so my question is do you know what could be wrong with my gums?

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Dr Ian Dunn

Dr Ian Dunn

PurelyPerio Clinic 334, PO Box 334, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 0AG Web: www.purelyperio.co.uk Tel: 01625 419700

It hurts to brush near a cut on my gum but I can’t afford not to can I? What do I do?

February 22nd, 2012
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Hello Doctor Zurdo, I need a bit of advice please, I have cut my gum quite horribly after an incident at work. its basically between the tooth behind my lower right incisor and the one behind that and is basically a split about 7mm long. it was painful and I have been given pain relief. it has healed somewhat but in cleaning/brushing I feel I am aggravating it and prolonging the pain I’m in. if i dont brush it I could contract gum disease/gingivitis couldn’t I? could you help me please/give me some advice on what to do? cheers

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

Can gum disease develop over night?

February 22nd, 2012
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Can tooth abscess/ tooth ache cause gum disease? As I am having tooth abscess and waiting for a root canal treatment that will take place next Friday. Last Wednesday my dentist told me that I have gum disease and that tooth will need to be extracted. She never mentioned that even the day before ( Tues.) when I came to see her about swelling under my tongue. Can gum disease develop over night? I do have good oral hygiene. This tooth has large filling ( done 3 years ago) and had been very sensitive since late Dec., more to cold than hot. Then in late Jan. it became very sensitive to hot/even warm water. Then I experienced terrible tooth ache and now that the tooth is death, and I am having abscess. I do not recall that my gum bleed after brushing.

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

The gum under my lower teeth seems a little too red to me?

January 26th, 2012
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Hiya i am 23 years old. I have recently noticed that my gums under my lower front two teeth are becoming a little red. The gums around the teeth are becoming a little loose too,but not to the extent of hanging off. The gums judt.move if i touch them. The gums and teeth don’t hurt and i have no pain at all. When i wake up in the morning there is no redness,but throught the day it appears. I am currently using Oral B toothpaste,and have bought acohol free Chorysdal mouthwash.I was just
wondering what this may be? I also rinse my mouth in warm salt water to prevent infection. Please can you help?

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

Could mouthwash have made my situation worse?

January 11th, 2012
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I think I have a mild case of gum disease, admittedly I got lazy with brushing my teeth when I had my baby 3 months ago so I’m now paying for y actions. Only a small area of my gum is now swollen and sore as I have been using eludril whilst I’m waiting to see the dentist, however since I’ve been using it for the last few days, I woke up today and my gums are even more painful!! My gums are starting to look better but the pain is worse, is this normal?? Thanks

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

My gums have receded and revealed a ‘notch in my tooth’, do I have gum disease?

December 22nd, 2011
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Hi there, I am 25 years old. Recently, I have noticed that the gums at the tops of my teeth appear to be wearing away slightly and there is now a ‘notch’ between the top of my tooth and the gumline. I don’t have any real pain but some sensitivity when I brush. Also, the top part of my tooth seems to be a slightly different colour to the original tooth. I visited a dentist and he advised me that this was ‘nothing to worry about and probably from overbrushing’ but that it seemes ‘slightly worse than normal for people of my age’. I’m still concerned and looking for further answers and solutions. Is there anything I can do to help this, prevent it from worsening, or even reverse it? and do you think this could be gum disease? Many thanks

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Dr Ian Dunn

Dr Ian Dunn

PurelyPerio Clinic 334, PO Box 334, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 0AG Web: www.purelyperio.co.uk Tel: 01625 419700

I have recieved different opinions about my gums from my hygienist and NHS dentist, who is right?

October 13th, 2011
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Dear Dr,

I first had periodontal treatment with cleaning under the gum line and antibiotic applied a year ago. After that I was told to see the hygienist every 3 months. I went after 6 months (not 3) and was told that I needed the treatment again.

I just went to a NHS dentist and have been told that my gums are fine and he gave me a quick clean (5 minutes). Also said that I should see him every 6/12 months.

Who should I believe ? The second one is NHS and I feel he ripped me off.

Thanks

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

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