Q.
A small part of my gums have gone black and has fallen away from my tooth, it’s attached by a little remaining piece of gum, but it bleeds whenever I touch it. Although it does not hurt but is very noticeable and annoying to say the least. The part that is black is numb ans I cant feel anything so half the time Iam tempted just to cut it off. I know that I do have gum disease and have not been to the dentist for many years and a few of my teeth have broken. I am finding it difficult to find the courage to go to a dentist because I am embarrased by the way I have neglected my teeth but I am geting to a point where I dont think I have much time left to fix the problem, I would very much like your opinion on what I should do next. Thanks
A small part of my gums have gone black and has fallen away from my tooth, it’s attached by a little remaining piece of gum, but it bleeds whenever I touch it. Although it does not hurt but is very noticeable and annoying to say the least. The part that is black is numb ans I cant feel anything so half the time Iam tempted just to cut it off. I know that I do have gum disease and have not been to the dentist for many years and a few of my teeth have broken. I am finding it difficult to find the courage to go to a dentist because I am embarrased by the way I have neglected my teeth but I am geting to a point where I dont think I have much time left to fix the problem, I would very much like your opinion on what I should do next. Thanks
A.
Thank you for contacting me, Without doubt, the answer has to be to contact as dentist at your earliest convenience to have the problem assessed, diagnosed and treated. Many people feel embarrassed by their teeth after avoiding the dentist for many years, but I would reassure you that as a dentist I see a mouth as a series of problems for me to fix and look to devise the best way to do this. I do not judge the person as there could be many reasons why that person has allowed things to get to where they are ie fear, illness, depression, cost, etc.
Thank you for contacting me, Without doubt, the answer has to be to contact as dentist at your earliest convenience to have the problem assessed, diagnosed and treated. Many people feel embarrassed by their teeth after avoiding the dentist for many years, but I would reassure you that as a dentist I see a mouth as a series of problems for me to fix and look to devise the best way to do this. I do not judge the person as there could be many reasons why that person has allowed things to get to where they are ie fear, illness, depression, cost, etc.
It is impossible to advise you on your problem as I would need to see the problem. I would encourage you to ask around and find a sympathetic dentist and then pluck up the courage to go and see them. The sooner you do, the sooner this will be sorted. Good luck with it all.
Ian
Dr Ian Dunn
PurelyPerio Clinic 334, PO Box 334, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 0AG Web: www.purelyperio.co.uk Tel: 01625 419700
