Iam 22 and feel depressed about my teeth, I have extremely bad gum disease and gum recession caused by my diabetes and a stomach problem which has caused me to throw up after every meal for over the past year resulting in me now being on a liquid diet. I brush 3 times a day, floss and use mouthwash to try and get rid of my gum disease and eventually Iam going to loose my teeth at this rate if I cant get on top of my gum disease, please give me some advice
You have a number of significant issues going on here that could all be having and affect on the other.
Diabetes is a risk factor for gum disease, but if your diabetes is stable and it is very improtant that you get it stable for your general health, the effects on the gum health will be minimal or none at all.
The stomach problem that is making you unwell after eating could also be affecting your diabetes and periodontal health and I assume that you are seeking medical help for both conditions. There is increasing research emerging relating to inflammation and nutritional states.
You are doing the right thing in term of cleaning and flossing but the gum disease may be at a stage where you also need some professional treatment. I would suggest that you ask your dentist for a referral to a Periodontist as your advanced gum disease, young age and medical history makes your treatment more difficult and needs the extra level of expertise. Should you want to discuss this further you can contact me here or through my website.
Dr Ian Dunn
PurelyPerio Clinic 334, PO Box 334, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 0AG Web: www.purelyperio.co.uk Tel: 01625 419700
