Q.
I think that I have gum disease so i am rather embarrassed to go to my dentist because he will think that i am dirty and don’t clean my teeth properly. So is there anything that I can do to try and cure my gum disease at home? I have braces so find it hard to clean my teeth as good as i use too
I think that I have gum disease so i am rather embarrassed to go to my dentist because he will think that i am dirty and don’t clean my teeth properly. So is there anything that I can do to try and cure my gum disease at home? I have braces so find it hard to clean my teeth as good as i use too
A.
Firstly a dentist will not judge you and therefore you should not feel embarrassed by this problem, around 15% are affected severely by gum disease, it is very common. I would encourage you to seek professional advice and help as soon as possible but in the mean time, thorough cleaning of your teeth including toothbrushing, flossing and cleaning between your teeth with brushes like the Tepe range will help. The gums will bleed at first but then should improve over a 10-14 days period. It is always best to have a professional show you how to do these things properly.
Firstly a dentist will not judge you and therefore you should not feel embarrassed by this problem, around 15% are affected severely by gum disease, it is very common. I would encourage you to seek professional advice and help as soon as possible but in the mean time, thorough cleaning of your teeth including toothbrushing, flossing and cleaning between your teeth with brushes like the Tepe range will help. The gums will bleed at first but then should improve over a 10-14 days period. It is always best to have a professional show you how to do these things properly.
Good luck with it!
Dr Ian Dunn
PurelyPerio Clinic 334, PO Box 334, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 0AG Web: www.purelyperio.co.uk Tel: 01625 419700
