Posts tagged “periodontist”

My Gum Bleeds When I Put Pressure On Parts Of My Mouth. Is This Gum Disease?

August 27th, 2014
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Hi Dr Mitsas, My gum bleeds if I put pressure on parts of my mouth. I brush my teeth everyday but there is blood when I brush my teeth. Is this a sign of gum disease?
Is there anything that you would recommend to prevent this happening? I know that there are mouthwashes and certain toothpastes that can help prevent gum disease. I try to brush my teeth twice a day, but if I’m honest, I only brush once.
Thank you for taking the time to read this email.
Kind regards.

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Fresh Dental Smile Clinic
Manor House, Manor Lane, Rawcliffe, York, YO30 5XY
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Can You Give Me Advice On How To Avoid Gum Disease, So I Don’t Have To Worry About It?

May 6th, 2014
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Hi Dr Mitsas. I’m really worried. Do sore, irritating, painful, sensitive, and bleeding while brushing often indicate that you may have gum disease, or could it be gingivitis? I’ve been wanting to know the symptoms for a long time. Will you hopefully give me advice on how to avoid this disease, so I don’t have to worry about anything? Please help me so my paranoia of this disease can be reduced. Thank you for taking the time to offer me advice.

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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My Gum Disease Has Returned. Should I Go With BOST Treatment Or Stick With My Periodontist’s Advice?

March 24th, 2014
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Dear Dr Mitsas. I have just been diagnosed with a second flare up of moderate gum disease after successfully clearing up my first infection 8 years ago.
I have visited my hygienist regularly every three months since my first infection and was always told that my cleaning was excellent and I was all clear. Suddenly after a 12 month period of very high stress I was told by my dentist during a check up 2 months ago that the disease had returned.
I have been advised by my periodontist to have non-surgical cleaning asap.
Would you advise the BOST gum treatment over my periodontists conventional non surgical cleaning method? Thank you and kind regards.

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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Is There An Alternative To Flap Surgery Which Is Less Painful?

March 3rd, 2014
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I am 38 years old and have gum disease. My teeth are healthy but my gums are not. I now several ‘pockets’ and receding gums. I also now have a loose back tooth. I am desperate to see if someone can be done. I have searched lots of things on the internet. I do not really want ‘flap’ surgery as it sounds quiet traumatic! I understand that I could have laser treatment or BOST? Please could you let me know your opinion on the best treatment available? Thank you for taking the time to listen to me.

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Dr Dimitrios Mitsas

Fresh Dental Smile Clinic
Manor House, Manor Lane, Rawcliffe, York, YO30 5XY
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My Gums Are Receding And It’s Affecting My Smile. Is This Because I’m Pregnant?

December 9th, 2013
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Hi. My gums are receding only at the top of my canines and its making the rest of my smile look horrible. I feel a gum graft is a little too extreme for my circumstances so can you recommend anything to at least slow down the process? It seems to have gotten a lot worse since becoming pregnant. I’ve spoken to my dentist who has told me to avoid brushing too harshly but I don’t think that’s the problem. Thank you for your time and help in advance!

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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Can I get a brace on the NHS?

November 19th, 2012
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Hi a couple of years ago I decided to have braces fitted as I have spacing between the 5 front upper teeth and 2 front bottom teeth. I went to see my dentist who referred me to a orthodontist who after examining my mouth had said I could not get braces because I had gum disease. The orthodontist then referred me to a periodontist as he felt I needed treatment of gum disease before I could have braces. So over the past few years I have been seeing the periodontist and undergone treatment and my gums are now stable. On my last visit to him which was couple of weeks ago, after examining my gums he had told me I am now ready for braces and will write to my orthodontist who had referred me. However when I contacted the orthodontist, the nurse told me I was no longer their patient and they had discharged me in 2009. The nurse also told me I may not be eligible for treatment on the NHS as I am over 18. I felt really upset over this as they had not notified me that they were discharging me and I was under the false hope all this time that I will be seen by them again. I have now made an appointment with my dentist so I can find out a bit more about which steps to take but I am not very confident about how much advice they will give me. What worries me the most is that if I am not eligible for NHS treatment I may not be able to afford treatment as I am on low income. However the spacing between my teeth has effected me greatly. I have low self-esteem and do not like to socialise. I feel quite isolated and low and feel my teeth is having an impact on my well being. I feel quite depressed all the time and also because I spent years treating the gum disease and hoping I could one day get braces. The spacing also affect my speech slightly. The extensive treatment of the gum disease has also widened the gaps between each teeth. I wonder if you can give me some advice as to whether I may be eligible for NHS treatment due to the emotional impact this is having on me and hence my health. Also if I have to go private how much would I have to spend for the sort of treatment I require. I would appreciate if you can help. Thank you

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 would like to have my gummy smile treated but am scared of getting treatment. Can you advise?

September 14th, 2012
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hi i have a gummy smile.its makes me not confortable to smile and always shy and covering my smile. so i want to get theer treatment but i am so scared in case of any side effect or maybe im not happy with the result i am 23 years old living in liverpool can you tell me if you know any good dentist can do this treatement as i said i am scared and could you help me to make mi mind as well and please could u tell me the prize? and the finance help cause i am in income thank you

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’m 26 and my gums have started to recede and bleed, i have the early signs of gum disease, should i consider BOST?

August 10th, 2012
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Hi, Please can you help me. I am only 26 years old and I believe I have gum disease. I have always brushed my teeth twice a day and went to the dentist every 6 months up until the age of 18. 6 months ago my gum became painful, swollen and then receded a great deal. It was one tooth and is the front bottom one in the middle. As I was working away in Japan for 6 months I could not visit my dentist. I went to my dentist last week. She said I had the early stages of gum disease and cleaned my teeth. Since then I have also switched to using an electric tooth brush and use corsodly mouth wash. Now over the last 3 days several of my other teeth on the front have become painful and bleed. I’m really upset about it and want to know what your advice would be. I will call my dentist and go again. I’m sure the new problem gum area will get better but I am worried about the first tooth where the gum has receded. Would you recommend that I ask my dentist about BOST? Where abouts in the country can I get this treatment, how do I go about getting it and how much would it cost?
Thank you so much for your time and 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

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

Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

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

I regulary visit my dentist, but now have abscesses, a cracked tooth and gum disease, how has this happened?

November 10th, 2011
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ive been to the dentist today after suffering 3 days of toothache,i have 2 abscesses 1 tooth has cracked in half and ive been told i have severe gum disease.im socked to learn how bad my teeth and gums really are as i visit the dentist regually every 6 months.i will have to have 4 teeth out due to this aswell so not happy at all.my question is after ive got rid of the abscesses and had my teeth out how can i go about cleaning my teeth better and will i be able to fix the gum disease? thanks 

Dr Jose Zurdo

Dr Jose Zurdo

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