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My Dentist Doesn’t Know Where The Bad Taste In My Mouth Is Coming From. Can You Help Me?

July 17th, 2014
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I’m 19 years old, take good care of my teeth, brush/floss daily use mouthwash, etc. I had a cavity on my back molar for about 4 years that I knew about and about 2 months ago, I started having this pungent taste in my mouth, but no bad breath? I swore I had gum disease. My gums don’t bleed & I know I have super deep pockets because floss goes in them. I have minor recession on my bottom front teeth because of my overbite constantly rubbing. So I finally got to the dentist, he filled the cavity and actually told me my home care was in the top one percent! For the taste, he recommended a tongue scrubber. I used the scrubber for 2 weeks and still no change. I called them and they told me to use biotene mouthwash. The taste became even worse! So my dad said maybe try baking soda? I tried, & it lit my mouth on fire. Now I have pain in my lower front teeth. I just went back to the dentist; he was so confused when I told him about the pain; so he checked. He told me he sees absolutely nothing wrong!!! The only thing he told me was I could see a gum doctor. He told me I didn’t have to go because he sees nothing wrong. Sorry this is so long. But I swear I have gum disease! Like advanced!! My gums are receding on the top now & the earliest the periodontist could get me in was in 2 weeks! Please help!

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Fresh Dental Smile Clinic
Manor House, Manor Lane, Rawcliffe, York, YO30 5XY
Web: www.freshsmiles.co.uk Tel: 01904 623687

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Can You Give Me Advice On How To Avoid Gum Disease, So I Don’t Have To Worry About It?

May 6th, 2014
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Hi Dr Mitsas. I’m really worried. Do sore, irritating, painful, sensitive, and bleeding while brushing often indicate that you may have gum disease, or could it be gingivitis? I’ve been wanting to know the symptoms for a long time. Will you hopefully give me advice on how to avoid this disease, so I don’t have to worry about anything? Please help me so my paranoia of this disease can be reduced. Thank you for taking the time to offer me advice.

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Fresh Dental Smile Clinic
Manor House, Manor Lane, Rawcliffe, York, YO30 5XY
Web: www.freshsmiles.co.uk Tel: 01904 623687

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I Went For A Standard Scale And Polish The Other Day And My Gums Are Still Bleeding. I Was Wondering If He Did The Right Thing?

March 10th, 2014
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Hi, I went for a standard scale and polish the other day and my gums are still bleeding slightly. My dentist was already aware that I had gum disease and I feel he’s exasperated them now. I was wondering if he did the right thing? Giving me a scale and polish? I feel that he shouldnt have done it just because he was aware of my current situation. Is there anyway I can maybe file for a complaint or something? Would I have grounds to do it? Thanks for your help in advance!

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Fresh Dental Smile Clinic
Manor House, Manor Lane, Rawcliffe, York, YO30 5XY
Web: www.freshsmiles.co.uk Tel: 01904 623687

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Is There An Alternative To Flap Surgery Which Is Less Painful?

March 3rd, 2014
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I am 38 years old and have gum disease. My teeth are healthy but my gums are not. I now several ‘pockets’ and receding gums. I also now have a loose back tooth. I am desperate to see if someone can be done. I have searched lots of things on the internet. I do not really want ‘flap’ surgery as it sounds quiet traumatic! I understand that I could have laser treatment or BOST? Please could you let me know your opinion on the best treatment available? Thank you for taking the time to listen to me.

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Fresh Dental Smile Clinic
Manor House, Manor Lane, Rawcliffe, York, YO30 5XY
Web: www.freshsmiles.co.uk Tel: 01904 623687

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I Have A Small Crack On My Tooth. Is There Any Chance This Could Be Down To Gum Recession?

January 6th, 2014
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Hi Dimitrios. I have a horizontal line (possibly a crack) on my lower left incisor, just above the gum line. It has recently been very sensitive to cold drinks. Could this be linked to gum recession? Or due to a cracked tooth? The crack is at the front of the tooth, not the back as far as I an tell. The ridge or crack is barely visible, but I can feel it if I run my nail over it. I have a dentist appointment next week, but I am worried about leaving it so long.

Thanks.

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Fresh Dental Smile Clinic
Manor House, Manor Lane, Rawcliffe, York, YO30 5XY
Web: www.freshsmiles.co.uk Tel: 01904 623687

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I’ve Recently Discovered I Have A Form Of Gum Disease And Wondered If It Can Be Transferred To Other People Through Contact?

October 14th, 2013
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Hi Ian, I’ve just discover that I have a form of gum disease that I can’t remember the name of but it was quite aggressive and I am taking antibiotics for it. My concern is that I have two young children and a wife, I was wondering if my gum disease can be transmitted over from mouth to mouth or from sharing cutlery, etc? I wouldn’t want to transfer anything to anyone so I just wanted to know! Cheers Ian, I hope you can offer your advice on this!

Dr Ian Dunn

Dr Ian Dunn

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

Hello, I Have Recently Been Diagnosed With Gum Disease, My Dentist Has Suggested Laser Treatment. Is This The Right Option?

September 30th, 2013
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Hello Dr Mitsas. I have recently been diagnosed with gum disease and my dentist has decided that I should have laser treatment instead of surgery. I don’t know if this is a good idea as I really don’t like the idea of lasers. Surely the surgery would be more effective? I am basically asking for advice on what you would recommend for this condition? I have advanced gum disease and my teeth have deteriorated very quickly over just six weeks. What would you suggest is my best option?

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Fresh Dental Smile Clinic
Manor House, Manor Lane, Rawcliffe, York, YO30 5XY
Web: www.freshsmiles.co.uk Tel: 01904 623687

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Is there a link between gum disease and heart attacks?

February 21st, 2012
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Hi, as a child I suffered a lot of heart palpitations and received a lot of advice on how to prevent them and have a ‘healthy heart’ in order to help. however recently I wondered, is there an established link with gum disease and heart attacks? I heard comment of this on TV recently? cheers

Dr Ian Dunn

Dr Ian Dunn

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