Posts tagged “brushing”

Can You Tell Me If I Can Completely Cure My Periodontal Disease?

November 18th, 2013
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Hello Dr Mitsas. I have periodontal and I’m currently getting treatment, I have bad breath too. Does the disease completely cure after treatment and does the bad breath ever go away completely?

I have also read here that you brush after breakfast, I do brush as soon as I get out of bed then have my breakfast and after about an hour I use my mouthwash before I leave the house? Is this wrong, should I first have breakfast then brush my teeth? I hope you can help me with this problem.

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Fresh Dental Smile Clinic
Manor House, Manor Lane, Rawcliffe, York, YO30 5XY
Web: www.freshsmiles.co.uk Tel: 01904 623687

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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

I have a problem with bad breath and with no sign of gum disease I don’t know what’s causing this, any suggestions?

June 12th, 2012
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Hiya, I have a problem with bad breath. It started when i was a teenager, I’ve never had a bad diet or bad hygene but i find about 20 or 30 minutes after brushinh and with out eating or drinking anything i get bad breath. It gets very embaressing. I tried chewing gum but i dont like it and is not allowed where i work? I feel like whatever i do i cant escape from this problem. Last time i went to the dentist he told me there was no signs of gum disease and just to floss and uses mouthwash but this hasn’t helped. Any suggestions?

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 but my dentist says I don’t have gum disease, can that happen?

November 28th, 2011
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I have noticed my gums receeding at an alarming rate, I first noticed it last year after using several home teeth whitening kits. I went to the dentist who said I did not have gum disease and it was part of the ageing process but I am only 38 years old. I only clean my teeth with a sonic care tooth brush and floss regulary but I have noticed that certain things I do make it worse like brushing too much and using whitening tooth paste.
Hope you can 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

Every morning I wake up with a gummy build up on my two front teeth and bad breath, what could this be?

October 13th, 2011
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hello Dr Dunn I need help with my teeth/gums? Every morning I wake up with like a gummy build up on my two front teeth and terrible terrible breath no matter how long I brushed my teeth for the night before. the build up usually just wipes off and the bad breath temporarily leaves when I get up and have brushed my teeth. Being as this has been the case for some time now I was wondering would this sort of thing come as a result of my diet or do I have gum disease? whether it is gum disease or not I would like to know both if you know what it is and how stop it occurring as its both disgusting and annoying. thank you very much

Dr Ian Dunn

Dr Ian Dunn

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

Can my 18 month old child catch gum disease? If so, how do I prevent it?

September 27th, 2011
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Hi there, I have a 18month old baby that I have just stopped breast feeding who is now on regular milk an solid foods such as pasta, chicken and vegetables however I do try and keep her sugar and salt intakes as low as i can. But I am wondering would it be possible for her to contract gum disease at this age and if it what precautions can I put into place to help prevent this? thanks for your help

Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

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

Overzealous brushing has given me sensitive teeth. How can I fix it?

September 14th, 2011
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I have been having pain and sensitivity for some time A visit to my dentist I have been brushing too hard and made gums sore and sensitive although says teeth no problem but has only suggested sensodene gel to rub on as condition not able to be reversed.

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 don’t brush every day, do I have gum disease?

August 30th, 2011
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I don’t brush my teeth daily (stupid I realise) and recently my gums have become sore and bled when I brush my teeth, is there a risk i have gum disease? If I do have gum disease is it reversible? If you can reverse it then what can I do to stop my gums from bleeding and protect against gum disease?

Dr Ian Dunn

Dr Ian Dunn

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

Why have my gums started to bleed?

July 22nd, 2011
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Hi

i have always been really good at keeping my teeth and mouth clean through what I think is proper dental hygiene practice ( brushing twice a day, fluoride mouthwash and flossing) but i have recently started noticing an increase in blood when i am brushing my teeth and this is worrying me greatly. is it possible that i am brushing too hard ony my gums and this is the root of the problem? or do you think i could have underlying gum disease? should I go and see my dentist, I feel like I’l be wasting his time though.   thanks for reading and any help you can give me would be greatly valued

Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

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