Posts tagged “professional teeth cleaning”

Diagnosed with gum disease, told not to start antibiotics until my next appointment which is in 3 weeks, is this correct?

May 18th, 2012
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Hi there, I’ve been diagnosed with gum disease today. I have been given a prescription for antibiotics but told not to start them until 3 days before my 1st appointment to have my teeth thoroughly cleaned, however the earliest appointment is on the 16th May, 3 weeks away. I forgot to mention to the dentist that I also have neutropenia. Is it ok to wait 3 weeks without taking the anitbiotics? It seems odd to be diagnosed then told to wait, admittedly the dentist wouldn’t have known that it would be a 3 week wait. Please can you advise? Many 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

Is there anything I can do to save my teeth?

August 23rd, 2011
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I am sixty nine years old and have quite severe gum disease at present. I do brush my teeth twice daily and also partake in flossing before I end up going to bed every night. I go to the dentist every six months as is recommended I believe but I still can’t prevent plaque from building up. It is now getting to the point where my lower teeth will have to be removed which is absolutely devastating to me. Can I do anything to save them at this stage?

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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

Will my gum disease reoccur?

August 23rd, 2011
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I’av just been to see my dentist and he said that I have intermediary gum disease and he will need to clean all four gum quadrants before doing an implant. Also, he says that I may lose another tooth due to the gum disease but may be able to save it. I have a couple of questions if you don’t mind. Does gum disease reoccur once you have already had it? Is it safe to get an implant if you have had recent gum disease? I am trying to find out these things now as I have had botched dental work done in the past, including having several teeth removed which did not need to be removed resulting in an infection, resulting in gum decay. Anyhow, I am trying to improve my mouth the best I can. Thank you for any answers you can provide.

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Gum disease is chronic in natu… (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

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

What are my options to replace my receding gums?

August 15th, 2011
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Iav just recovered from server gum disease meaning that my condition is now stable, and my gums have receeded a fair bit. So my questions are how to I stop my gum getting any worse? Can I do any thing I can do to make my gums grow back? If not can I get anything like false gums? My mouth looks horrid now and I would love it to look nice again

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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

Can a misaligned tooth be treated if I have gum disease?

May 28th, 2011
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Hi I have just been diagnosed by my dentist that I have gum disease. I was put on a course of antibiotics and am waiting for my next appointment. My front tooth has moved and I am very uncomfortable and conscious of this can you please advise if I can get this sorted even though I have gum disease.

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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