Posts tagged “gum disease”

My gums bleed when I brush them could there be an underlying issue?

June 12th, 2012
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Hello Doctor, I was wondering if you could help me with a problem to do with my gums. I went travelling to Australia about three years ago, while I was there, unfortunately I didn’t stick to a very good oral hygiene regime for the year I was there. I don’t have any fillings or rotten teeth, but I have noticed that when I brush my teeth, sometimes my gums bleed. I don’t brush especially hard and use a medium brush. I also use a sensitive mouthwash. Could this just be down to me brushing, or another underlying issue? Any feedback would be much appreciated, Thanks!

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

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

I am suffering from gum disease and can’t be treated fast enough, please help!

June 12th, 2012
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hi dr how can I help the pain I am up all night in pain with my gum desease it’s awful the dentist won’t give me nothing for it and everything I am buying ain’t working please help me I can’t stick it Its really getting me down everyday I am in pain there must be something to help me the dentist are so slow with treating me Just at a loose end now I have three kids and only 26 I haven’t got time to be in pain and lose sleep

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

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

How many visits to a periodontist would it take to clear gum disease?

June 12th, 2012
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Hi,
I was first diagnosed with gum disease around four years ago. This has become advanced and has gradually got worse and I have had pus coming from the gum on several occasions and been given antibiotics. They are very painful constantly so I decided to visit another dentist who told me they would do no treatment while I had the gum disease and that it has caused bone loss and to visit a periodontist. I had initially visited to enquireabout having the teeth taken out and see whether I could have implants fitted instead. Could you please tell me how many visits to a periodontist it usually takes to clear the gum disease and could I have implants fitted to the affected area in future as these teeth originally had a bridge which has had the middle part removed to try and clear the gum disease. Thank you

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

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

Is there anything I can eat or drink to stop gum disease?

June 12th, 2012
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Hi there whats good and will help to stop gum disease, like as in food I can eat and drinks what can help me please, as my gums are not bleeding it was the dentist that took a xray and saw that I have gum disease, the dentist said they can tell by the way the bone looks, my gums do bleeed from time to time but not much, my teeth just feel funny at times I also grinde my teeth when I sleep like some info on this subject, im male 43 years old and live in the UK

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

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

I’ve fought off gum disease once before only to see it return, Could you inform me about the BOST procedure and will it prevent gum disease from coming back?

April 19th, 2012
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I have been reading about gum disease treatments on the web and have found that many people have fought off gum disease only to see it return. I then found out about BOST or BOSA something like this, that is meant to help you steer clear of meeting again. I had never heard of this before. I have myself gotten rid of gum disease once already and would do anything to prevent it coming back, could you inform me what this procedure is if youve heard of it? thanks

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

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

I am worried the condition of my gums would prevent the option of braces. Is there any way to check this?

April 13th, 2012
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Hi. I have been worried about my gums for a long time. they used to bleed when I brushed but they don’t any more. the thing is I have crooked teeth and wanted to have a brace but I am scared that my gums health will not allow this. Does the fact that I had/have something wrong with my gums mean itll be easier to contract again or not? And Is there anyway I can check to see If I have a gum problem and can it directly affect me getting brace treatment? thank you

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Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

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

My boyfriend’s gums bleed when brushing and his breath smells. Is gum disease contagious?

March 30th, 2012
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Hi Dr Ian Dunn,

I think my boyfriend has gum disease! He has really bad breath and bleeds quite a lot when he brushes his teeth. His teeth also look in quite bad condition. I am wondering if it is contagious? I have very good dental hygiene and always brush my teeth twice a day, but am I at risk from kissing him? Can it be passed on through saliva? And if so, will I know if I have caught it?

Thanks for your time 

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Dr Ian Dunn

Dr Ian Dunn

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

How do I stop my gums spontaneously bleeding and doing so at night?

March 30th, 2012
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HI Mr Dunn, I’m currently half way through my second year at college and am seventeen. I’ve been having a few problems with my gums recently and whilst trying to research I found this site. I worried about my gums as I now think I may have gum disease. on occasion my gums bleed for no reason just spontaneously some times, it did it the other day in class which was really embarrassing. I have had to pull over on the bike when it’s done it and there’s always blood on my teeth in the mornings. what is this and how do I stop it?

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Dr Ian Dunn

Dr Ian Dunn

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

Is gum disease curable considering I attend regular dental visits?

March 30th, 2012
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I recently visited my dentist and she spoke to me about gum disease. When she was talking about my gums she mentioned stage 2 and stage 3. How do the stages of gum disease work and is gum disease reversible? Does this mean my teeth will fall out? I do brush my teeth twice daily, use mouth wash and a tooth pick. I visit my dentist every 6 months and have regular scrapes and polishes. Can vitamin tablets help? I know it’s a lot but thanks anyway 

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Dr Ian Dunn

Dr Ian Dunn

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

One of my teeth has fallen out due to a gum problem but I suffer from dental phobia. What can I do?

March 5th, 2012
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I have a problem with receding gums. One of my front teeth has fallen out. I think i may have gum problems that require antibiotics. My question is can my gp give me this kind of antibiotic or do i need to see a dentist? I have a phobia of dentists so do not have a dentist because they get fed up of me not turning up or doing a runner. I have done a runner whilst having an xray. This may give you an idea of how bad my phobia is. Please advise. Thanks. 

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Dr Ian Dunn

Dr Ian Dunn

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

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