Category “Q. Gum Recession”

Will antibiotics help stop my gums aching and bleeding?

December 22nd, 2011
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Hi,

I have had aching gums for a while now and didn’t realise that it was anything abnormal.  I went to the dentist and he told me that It has meant that I have been pressing my teeth together which has probably made matters worse. I only realised when my dentist said that I need to start flossing. Is that going to cure things or do I need to take anti-biotics? I dont want to keep going on with bleeding and aching gums.

Thanks for your help

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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 my gums are receding, can you help?

December 1st, 2011
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Hi there Dr Zurdo I am a little worried that I may have gum recession but I cannot tell whether this is the case or not. I have noticed over the last couple of weeks that I have a few small gaps appearing around my front teeth right where the gum would normally come to a point between them. also my right incisor looks a little too long. normally I would just conclude that this was happening but I have recently been to the dentists and following that I have been to the hygienists. none of them have mentioned that this is happening and when I asked them they said yhh it does look a bit enflamed in these areas, hurt like hell when she was scaling around these areas with the water jet as well! I am not sure but how can i keep track of it or evenn stop it occuring Dr? it really worries me and your feedback would be priceless, 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

Can gum disease also damage my teeth?

November 28th, 2011
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hi there I have a question regarding gum disease and its effects. you may have to correct me if any of this is wrong to confirm with me- I know it’s called gum disease because its primary problem areas lie with the gums, inflammation, bleeding and gum destruction. my first question is 1) is there a difference between gum recession and gum destruction? and 2) can ‘gum’ disease affect the teeth? the problem is that I think my gums have receded/been destroyed if there is a difference, but tiny gaps have started to appear between my teeth not where the gum was but most of the way down the sides of my teeth. if these are both signs of gum disease what can I do to stop and reverse the process or id this not possible?

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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 are receding but my dentist says I don’t have gum disease, can that happen?

November 28th, 2011
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I have noticed my gums receeding at an alarming rate, I first noticed it last year after using several home teeth whitening kits. I went to the dentist who said I did not have gum disease and it was part of the ageing process but I am only 38 years old. I only clean my teeth with a sonic care tooth brush and floss regulary but I have noticed that certain things I do make it worse like brushing too much and using whitening tooth paste.
Hope you can help

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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

How far gone are my gums?

October 5th, 2011
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Hello, I am very worried about my gums health? I have been reading through the website here and have read the symptoms of gum disease. my gums do bleed after brushing- not all the time only when I catch them harshly, yes my gums are a little red but not very, so I thought damn- but this seems mild I best get on top of cleaning/flossing/mouthwash etc.. however I then read the ‘more advanced’ section and I have symptoms from, but not all. I often have bad breath, sensitive teeth they don’t seep pus and how can I tell if my gums are receding I cant tell? It is a lot but based on this how far would you say I am? and can simply stepping up washing/brushing etc.. stop this? and can you reverse gum recession? Its an awful lot I apologise any help will be immense. cheers

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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

Can I do anything to instigate gum growth in order to reverse the effects of wobbly teeth?

September 20th, 2011
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hi, I have several loose teeth and was wondering what I could do to sort them out or whether or not I can? they are all the front teeth on the bottom. they feel wobbly but I don’t know if its just play in the teeth? how much play should there be in teeth? if indeed there is to much play then what can I do? I know enamel on teeth cannot grow back but what about gums? if they regenerate health and stimulate growth then surely the teeth if not to far gone will they be less wobbly? im booked in for an appointment at my dentist but im not on NHS any more so I had to wait until after pay day which is in 2 weeks so I was seeking a bit of advise in the mean time, any feedback would be brilliant! thanks a lot.

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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

Overzealous brushing has given me sensitive teeth. How can I fix it?

September 14th, 2011
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I have been having pain and sensitivity for some time A visit to my dentist I have been brushing too hard and made gums sore and sensitive although says teeth no problem but has only suggested sensodene gel to rub on as condition not able to be reversed.

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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

Why can’t I stop my gums from receding?

August 19th, 2011
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My gums have receeded and my fang teeth (excuse the expression) both top and bottom look like chips have being taken out of them. I brush regulary and floss, although I do smoke but use a smokers tooth paste as well as a floride one but the areas around the base of the teeth where they have receeded are yellow and I can’t seem to get them any better. If I were to bleach them would this be ok? Also what is the treatment for what is happening with my teeth

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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

What are my options to replace my receding gums?

August 15th, 2011
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Iav just recovered from server gum disease meaning that my condition is now stable, and my gums have receeded a fair bit. So my questions are how to I stop my gum getting any worse? Can I do any thing I can do to make my gums grow back? If not can I get anything like false gums? My mouth looks horrid now and I would love it to look nice again

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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

How can I stop my teeth being wobbly?

August 2nd, 2011
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Good day to you Doctor, I can’t say that I looked after my teeth very well when I was younger because I didn’t and now as a result my adult teeth are becoming very wobbly, and my gums have receded a fair bit in addition to this. However, there not as wobbly as they use to be so Iam wondering if theres anything that I can do to reverse these affects? and if not then what do I do to stop them getting any worse than what they are? Many thanks for your time

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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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