Posts tagged “oral hygiene”

My daughter doesn’t eat a balanced diet and i notice her gums bleed when she brushes, what do you recommend?

October 12th, 2012
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Hello Jose, hope your doing well. I’m just a bit concerned about my daughters gums, she really doesn’t eat a balanced diet with fruit and veg and i know this can be bad for teeth and gums. We try so hard to make her eat the healthy stuff but she wont have it. Just wondering if there are any tablets or vitamins that would help her a little bit with what she’s lacking? I notice when she brushes her teeth a touch of blood sometimes comes out, this can’t be a good sign! Look forward to hearing from 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

I had my tonsils taken out recently and my gums have now started to swell up, is this due to the operation?

September 5th, 2012
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Jose – I have a question for you about my gums! I’ve recently had my tonsils taken out because i was getting tonsillitis very frequently. So after my operation my throat was very sore so i was eating ice cream and cool drinks to ease the pain. Recently my gums have been swelling up, I’m not sure if its something to do with the operation or is it the change in diet? I don’t eat very much dairy products normally. Whats your advice? Cheers!

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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 rubber gum shield is making my gums itch and feels strange, am i allergic to it?

July 16th, 2012
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Hello Jose Zurdo, I have a quick question which I hope you can help me with, I have just started playing rugby at school. I have bought a rubber gum shield from a sports shop and I moulded it in my mouth last week. I’ve been wearing it in training the last few days and while wearing it my gums are really itchy and feel very strange? Is it possible my gums are reacting to the rubber? or am I allergic to it? Have you had any cases like this before?

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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 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

Should I have laser surgery treatment to get rid of periodontal disease?

June 12th, 2012
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Hi there Jose! I was recently diagnosed with periodontal disease. I was told by my periodontist that laser surgery might be appropriate for my condition. I had a number of questions as I don’t know much about this type of treatment so my main concern was is it safe? Has this type of treatment been successful in the past? How long have they being using this type of treatment? Does it hurt? How many treatments on average to people need? How much does it cost? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

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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

Are gum disease and diabetes linked?

May 18th, 2012
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Hi Dr Dunn, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes around 1 year ago which was a big shock. I have heard a few times that gum disease and diabetes are linked somehow? Do you know anything about this? My gums are very red and sore, bleeding occasionally but I have good hygiene in my mouth, clean 2 times a day and floss!! Is there any special medicine or toothpaste I can take for my problems? or what do you suggest? Cheers thank you Ian.

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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 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

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

I think I have got gingivitis. Can you tell me about signs of the condition and relevant treatment?

March 9th, 2012
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Hi Doctor I think I have got gingivitis. I dont think It’s more serious than that at this point. my breath does smell a little and my gums bleed on brushing- and have actually bled spontaneously a few times, the gums are a bit red and tender and by my own admission my oral hygiene hasn’t been great up until now and I assume its a result of that. I have a couple of questions of the back of this. I know it can take between 7-10 days to get rid of gingivitis but how long does it take to kick in/contract? also if this is gum disease how do I get rid of it (I know go to my dentist but what happens?)? 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 a dark ‘blob’ on my gum, could it be gum disease?

December 23rd, 2011
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Hello. Dr Ian Dunn I have a question about my gums and I’m worried I may have gum disease at an early form. I dont think I have ever had gum disease as i have never had any issues with my gums before now, not any of the ones listed on this website anyway. the problem is I was looking at my gums whilst flossing the other day and I noticed there is small dark patch just above my right upper central tooth. it looks like a vein would just under the surface, dark. but its a blob shape not a wirey shape? I have never noticed it before so i assume its new, its now been there for three days and has worried me a little what would be your thiughts on this situation? 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

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