Posts tagged “bone loss”

I’m Finding It Very Hard To Prevent Gum Disease, Can You Tell Me If I Can Get Treated Through The NHS?

November 11th, 2013
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I recently visited my dentist for my regular check up, unfortunately each time I visit keep I being told that my gums are receding and also the reduction of bone surrounding the teeth have also receded. This despite my diligence in brushing/flossing my teeth 2/3 times a day. I have also been told that I could also eventually lose my teeth which I am trying very hard to prevent. I would like to have an assessment to see what can be done to prevent further damage. Can you please advise whether I am able to get my gums treated on the NHS or privately. Thank you for your help and advice. 

Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

My gums are receding even though I maintain good oral health, why is this happening?

June 12th, 2012
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Hi Jose,

I had had good oral health all through my life, don’t drink sugary drink clean and mouthwash at least twice a day, not had any fillings or cracked teeth. I just had a brace when I was 16.I’ve noticed recently that the gum above my canine is receding a bit. Its not sensitive yet but i was just wondering if this is a big problem and can it be fixed? or what should i do? surely brushing my teeth more wont make the skin grow back? my gums dont look sore or rotten either? what do you think? Thanks!

Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

I had gingivitis in the past, I then had a scale and polish and it seems to have cleared the problem. Is there a way I can tell if the gingivitis has been completly destroyed?

April 20th, 2012
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Hi Dr. I have read on this site that gum disease is not reversible or curable by cleaning, and that gingivitis is. I definatley had gingivitis as my dentist told me. I then had a scale and polish and have brushed well. I was wondering how I could tell or if indeed I could that the gingivitis had been destroyed. My teeth no longer bleed or anything- not even when brushing? But some space did open up between my teeth where the little point of gum used to be (I dont think these spaces are getting bigger). Could this be the sign of more underlying problem or am I now OK would you say? I kow it’s not ideal given that you can’t see me but what would you think? thanks

Dr Ian Dunn

Dr Ian Dunn

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

I have chronic deterioration. Would BOST treatment be a good idea?

March 30th, 2012
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Dr Dunn ,
I attended a appt at the Dental Clinic on the 21st March 2012.At Homerton
Hospital.I was told that I have chronic detereation under a gold crown top left moluer and bottom left (also a.gold crown) not much better . However
The Dr has adivised ,extraction of both ,though if the bottom left crown is not causing me too much discomfort .Then I could delay the removal . Would BOST
treatment be a option , I am also a smoker and have receding gums .
Also would I be able to receive this treatment from my Dentist .

Dr Ian Dunn

Dr Ian Dunn

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

I’ve lost 30-40% of my supporting bone, do I really need my teeth removing?

March 30th, 2012
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sir,i went for a second opinion today because my current dentist i felt was not helping me with on going dental problems…today i was told that the remaining teeth of my own will have to be removed because my jaw bone is being eaten away and i have lost 30 / 40% of the bone holding my teeth hence why they wobble..shocked as i am,is this relly necessary?more if i dont he said it will only get worse if i do not address it now…please help…

Dr Ian Dunn

Dr Ian Dunn

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

Should I be worried about gum recession and black areas between my teeth?

March 26th, 2012
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Hi Dr Zurdo, I  hope your well. I came to see you last year in january. I have noticed I have gum recession on one of my lower molars at the front. Also I noticed that on one of my upper tooths I have developed a black triangle after seeing my local dentist he has said I have nothing to worry about in regards to the black triangle. Also in regards gum recession can this result in immediate tooth loss. According to my dentist this was caused by aggressive brushing. I would like to hear from you. 

Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

I had a tooth out, now the gum is receding and is swollen in other areas?

February 22nd, 2012
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Helllo
I have had a tooth out a while ago now
But since the tooth was removed my gum line has started to receed, It has now moved to 2 other teeth and the gums are sore and swollen, I have confronted my dentist and all they tell me is to brush and floss, This has made no difference whatsoever and now im having to take pain killers every day and my gums are receedming at a alarming rate
all i wish for is Help

Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

I had gingivitis and now it think I don’t? How much damage could have been caused in 12 months?

February 17th, 2012
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Hi I used to have gingivitis for a fact I know this as my dentist told me, I then did not visit the dentist for a number of years due a complication of many things including my own negligence. I am not sure whether this then developed into full on gum disease as my gums would spontaneously just begin to bleed anywhere. I would often wake up having bits of dried blood on my teeth from where this had happened in the night. this went on for some time, about a year. I know in hindsight it shouldn’t have gone that far and I should have had It sorted but I then managed myself to fight this and it happened less and less, I recently had them cleaned at the dentist properly and they are looking very good now, pink and never bleed. I was just wondering how much damage could gum disease have caused in 12months and what would the long term effect be?

Dr Ian Dunn

Dr Ian Dunn

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

I need a mouth overhaul, will gum disease stop me?

January 11th, 2012
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hello i have gum disease, as as such am losing a tooth at the front Left had side. My other 3 front top teeth are also crooked, and my question is, would you advise a brace that would fill the gap where my tooth that is loose would be, or would you advise an implant for the missing tooth and cerec or composite veneers for the other teeth? My overcrowding on the other 3 teeth, could they be fixed with a dental putty rather than a veneer, or is that exactly what a veneer is anyway? where my tooth is loose my gum has receded into a kind of inverted ^ shape. Instead of relying on gum restoration could it be stitched together to encourage growth and lessen the appearance of the gap? thanks

Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300

I think my gums are receding, can you help?

December 1st, 2011
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Hi there Dr Zurdo I am a little worried that I may have gum recession but I cannot tell whether this is the case or not. I have noticed over the last couple of weeks that I have a few small gaps appearing around my front teeth right where the gum would normally come to a point between them. also my right incisor looks a little too long. normally I would just conclude that this was happening but I have recently been to the dentists and following that I have been to the hygienists. none of them have mentioned that this is happening and when I asked them they said yhh it does look a bit enflamed in these areas, hurt like hell when she was scaling around these areas with the water jet as well! I am not sure but how can i keep track of it or evenn stop it occuring Dr? it really worries me and your feedback would be priceless, thanks.

Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

Mall Dental Care
Pall Mall, Manchester, M2 4DU
Web: www.malldental.com Tel: 0161 830 7300