Q.
Hello, I have been advised by my dentist that I have a bad problem with gum disease. I have given up smoking and am still using nicorette gum can this aggrivate it? As well as this my mum has had a problem with it, I am on anti depressants and have been taking HRT as i started on the early menopause at 38 yrs old. From what i can see all of these things can be contributory, is this the case and if so what would you recommend as I am very concerned? Thank you
Hello, I have been advised by my dentist that I have a bad problem with gum disease. I have given up smoking and am still using nicorette gum can this aggrivate it? As well as this my mum has had a problem with it, I am on anti depressants and have been taking HRT as i started on the early menopause at 38 yrs old. From what i can see all of these things can be contributory, is this the case and if so what would you recommend as I am very concerned? Thank you
A.
Hi there, indeed smoking is an important aggravating factor for gum diseases, some antidepressant drugs can also influence through reducing saliva and hence an important defense in the mouth. Hormonal changes can also influence the body’s response to bacteria. Now, quitting smoking is an important step, well done you!! However, you need to have now a treatment plan to address the periodontal disease. This include radiographs of all teeth, probing the gums to see how severe it is, etc… Thereafter you may need a course of “deep cleaning” under local anesthesia and after a good period of healing (up to about 3 months), reassessment of the situation. My advise is for you to get all that through your dentist or request a referral to a Specialist to assess and treat as necessary
Hi there, indeed smoking is an important aggravating factor for gum diseases, some antidepressant drugs can also influence through reducing saliva and hence an important defense in the mouth. Hormonal changes can also influence the body’s response to bacteria. Now, quitting smoking is an important step, well done you!! However, you need to have now a treatment plan to address the periodontal disease. This include radiographs of all teeth, probing the gums to see how severe it is, etc… Thereafter you may need a course of “deep cleaning” under local anesthesia and after a good period of healing (up to about 3 months), reassessment of the situation. My advise is for you to get all that through your dentist or request a referral to a Specialist to assess and treat as necessary
Dr Jose Zurdo
Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300
