Posts tagged “hygienist”

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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Hi there, gum disease is a chr… (Click here to read the rest of the answer)
Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

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

I think I spent a long time with Gingivitis. My Dentist and Hygienist did not mention anything, since then I have exercised excellent oral hygiene, my gums look and feel better, have I fixed the problem?

April 19th, 2012
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Mr Dunn I have a question for you please. I think I have periodontal/gum disease as I spent a lot of time with gingivitis where my gums would just bleed without being brushed and so on. I am not sure and have since seen my dentist. she did not mention anything just ummed and ahhed for a bit before referring me to the hygienist (which I was expecting as it was sometime since I had been). the hygienist also did not mention anything and after the scale and polish there was some minor bleeding .I have since exercised excellent oral hygiene and am due back in April. My gums now seem to be fine and don’t bleed at all,ever and aren’t nice and pink. Is it possible that I could have treated it or is it something that ‘needs’ to be fixed in another way and could still be eating away at me? thank you for your time and I’m sorry for the long question I just needed to explain fully my situation.

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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 a deep root surface clean a good idea or unnecessary?

February 17th, 2012
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He there Dr. I’m sure I have gum disease of some form. I have looked around at treatments which as you know vary from cleaning properly to having a deep rooth surface clean and/or even surgery. What I want to know is if I don’t have full on gum disease would it still be advisable to have a deep clean under local anesthesia at some point to make sure I keep it at bay or will this do damagae to the gums in local areas?? I’m a little stuck and perhaps just trying to tread carefully.

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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

The gum under my lower teeth seems a little too red to me?

January 26th, 2012
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Hiya i am 23 years old. I have recently noticed that my gums under my lower front two teeth are becoming a little red. The gums around the teeth are becoming a little loose too,but not to the extent of hanging off. The gums judt.move if i touch them. The gums and teeth don’t hurt and i have no pain at all. When i wake up in the morning there is no redness,but throught the day it appears. I am currently using Oral B toothpaste,and have bought acohol free Chorysdal mouthwash.I was just
wondering what this may be? I also rinse my mouth in warm salt water to prevent infection. Please can you help?

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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 gums bleed after brushing, should I be worried?

November 28th, 2011
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Hi, when i brush my teeth i have noticed that my gum starts to bleed in the same place..it dosent not bleed after i have brushed my teeth however there is a little redder part of the gum..can you help?
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

How advanced is my gum disease and could mouthwash help?

November 28th, 2011
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I have definitely got gum disease. the papilla either side of my upper right incisor has retraced and exposed two pin sized holes either side of my tooth which look a tiny margin bigger every time I floss. at this point how far has the (and I assume this is the case) periodontitis gone? I am booked in at my hygienist very soon where I will have it cleaned, but in a mean time and afterwards is there anything you can suggest? for example with mouthwash, will this make it worse (forcing acid through a small hole- wont that make the hole bigger) and if not which do I use? corsodyl is for gums and the Colgate ones for teeth isn’t it? I would appreciate any help you could give me. thank you.

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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

I have developed ulcers and have bad breath, do I have gum disease?

November 28th, 2011
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Hello Jose. I have an embarrassing problem. I’m a 19 year old girl. My gums have always bled slightly when brushing but recently ive developed about 5 mouth ulcers, 1 on my lip about 1cm! its too painful to talk sometimes. I brush but im put off my appetite and can taste what feels like disgusting breath. i dont know if this is consequent to my ulcers but my teeth are aching a little too. also, maybe it is relevant to tell you that i am on the contraceptive pill and i have a hormonal deficiency. Darent talk to anyone about this! 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 have recieved different opinions about my gums from my hygienist and NHS dentist, who is right?

October 13th, 2011
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Dear Dr,

I first had periodontal treatment with cleaning under the gum line and antibiotic applied a year ago. After that I was told to see the hygienist every 3 months. I went after 6 months (not 3) and was told that I needed the treatment again.

I just went to a NHS dentist and have been told that my gums are fine and he gave me a quick clean (5 minutes). Also said that I should see him every 6/12 months.

Who should I believe ? The second one is NHS and I feel he ripped me off.

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

Can I cure my gum disease at home?

August 19th, 2011
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I have about 10 rotten teeth that will all need filling. I have bad disease and isn’t very good at oral hygiene. I want to go get them fixed but I don’t want to be going to a dentist that will lecture me over the state of my teeth. Please could you tell me what to do to take the right steps to curing my gum disease? but please keep in mind that iam on a very low income? 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

How can I stop my teeth being wobbly?

August 2nd, 2011
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Good day to you Doctor, I can’t say that I looked after my teeth very well when I was younger because I didn’t and now as a result my adult teeth are becoming very wobbly, and my gums have receded a fair bit in addition to this. However, there not as wobbly as they use to be so Iam wondering if theres anything that I can do to reverse these affects? and if not then what do I do to stop them getting any worse than what they are? Many thanks for your time

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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

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