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Periodontal Disease
Inflammation of the gums and surrounding bone and soft tissues.
Question: Periodontal disease? I am pretty sure I have periodontal disease. I read that dental scaling and root planing can reverse it and help the gums reattach to the teeth. Has anyone had this done? How well did it work and how bad was your teeth and gums before? Did it hurt much?
I don't think mines real bad right now. My gums have receded alot but my teeth are not loose. I'm currently trying to find a good dentist for my check up. I'm just scared cuz I've had a few bad dentists before.
I read last resort is surgery.....don't wanna go through that.
Answer: The scaling is a very important process in correcting gum problems. You will always have the disease, but you will need to learn how to maintain it. The most important thing to remember is YOU have to be in control of your oral hygiene. You need to understand the proper way to brush and floss. You need to have regular cleanings (3, 4 or 6 month). DO NOT SMOKE! Smoking is a definite indicator for tooth loss related to gum disease. If you have recession, you will not gain gum tissue from the scaling. The scaling removes hard deposits on the roots of the teeth, which allows the gums to reattach, but not grow back up the tooth. If the disease is severe and you have deep pockets, the pockets need to shrink. The shrinking will cause the teeth to appear longer because now more root surface is showing. It may not look as pretty, but if you don't reduce the pocket depth, the gum can not stay healthy.
Question: What has been your experience with periodontal disease and deep cleaning therapy? I just recently found out I have periodontal disease. Soon I will be having the scaling and planing done. I have to admit I am a bit nervous about the procedure. But also nervous about how to take care of my teeth properly once it is done.
Please share your experiences with me. Or if you are a dental professional I would love to hear your advice.
Thanks!
Answer: Scaling and root planing can be an uncomfortable procedure. You will be anesthetised for the procedure since the hygienist will be scaling your teeth below the gum line. I've had it done and I'm also in the dental field. What you can expect is to be a little tender and possibly sore in the area afterwards for maybe a day at most. I'm sure you're hygienist or doctor explained to you why you were diagnosed with periodontal disease. It is not as uncommon as you think it is.
After you've completed the treatment, you will have to be diligent with your home care. That means brushing and flossing twice daily. I've found that using an electric toothbrush has helped me with effectively brushing my teeth. You should ask your hygienist which brand would benefit you. Your hygienist will also recommend that you been seen for periodontal maintenance cleanings every 3-4 months. Please keep up with those as they are just as important as your home care.
You can find more information about periodontal disease at
www.ada.org/public/topics/periodontal_…
Hope this helps...
Question: Is it possible for periodontal disease to spread from a tooth to another? What causes plague to form on tooth? My son brushes his teeth regularly, twice a day. Last December, his dentist told him that he has periodontal disease in his gum.
This may be due to his oral hygience as he was unprepared for his cleaning kit when he was asked to work till the next day. It was about 10 months ago and is it too late to undergo treatment?? Can periodontal disease spread from a tooth to another? It was so unfortunate for him to have caught the disease, and what causes plague to form on the tooth/gum?? How to prevent it??
Can anyone please kindly advise as soon as possible. Thank you very much.
Answer: Once a diagnosis of perio disease has been made, professional treatment is of the greatest demand to save the teeth and bone structure from this diseases devastating demise. Every tooth is subjected to damage from this "active infection" and the bone loss associated with this disease as well as the whole body. The same plaque found in perio disease has been found to be associated with heart attacks.
Brushing your teeth twice a day is good, but it isn't the solution to the problem. A person can brush ten times a day, but if it's not done "correctly" and thoroughly then it's just not going to do any good. Your son needs to spend at least "2-3 minutes brushing" with a "soft toothbrush," brushing each tooth about "20 strokes" not just the front ones. Also "flossing" is of the utmost importance because it removes the plaque caused from bacteria found in the mouth, under the gums that brushing can't reach.
A diagnosis of perio disease means that he has developed pockets in the gum of some areas that surround his teeth. These pockets can range in depth, but all are "too deep" for him to be able to clean. We consider anything deeper than 3-4mm as too deep for a tooth brush or floss to reach to clean. He will need to have root planing done which removes all the debris from the pockets and along the roots of the teeth in question. This allows for some shrinkage of the tissue which decreases the pocket depth and possible reattachment of tissue with hopes that proper techniques in brushing, flossing, along with continued professional care and his excellent home care will help to eliminate the disease from progressing.
It is unfortunate that he has "developed perio disease," but he didn't “catch it.” It progresses over time, usually from inadequate brushing and flossing techniques and lack of professional dental care. Although there is some research that links its cause to hereditary or genetics. The best treatment your son can follow is his dentist advice and see a periodontist for follow up cleanings every 3-4 months, they will alternate with his dental appointments. This may seem like a lot at first but will lessen with time, it's to keep a close watch on the pockets depth and to eliminate the progression of this disease by maintaining and monitoring your son's dental health. Perio disease can be devastating by destroying the surrounding tissue and bone structures that support the teeth, which left untreated will eventually lead to the loss of teeth. I hope you will encourage your son to continue with treatment to maintain his natural teeth and halt this disease. It can be stopped with proper treatment, your son isn’t alone with this disease. Good luck and I hope that I’ve given you enough insight to help you to understand this disease, how to correct it with his dentist and periodontist help and the causes of it so your son can change those habits to better his dental health.
Question: What methods are effective against preventing periodontal disease in cats? I'm doing a science fair on which method of cleaning prevents periodontal disease the best.
Note: I've already got toothpaste, thanks.
Answer: Ever wonder why stray and feral cats don't have periodontal disease while housecats do? That's because those cats chew on raw bones. One of the best things for cleaning a cat's teeth is to let them gnaw on raw bones such as chicken necks and wings (the soft bones will not hurt the cat and will be digested). Along this line, raw food helps, as tearing into muscle meat helps clean the fangs and middle teeth.
Dry food or crunchy treats offer little to no help with periodontal disease in cats, although the theory of the "crunch" of the food is that it replaces a domesticated cat's prey's bones, and some dry-food manufacturers are adding ingredients that is supposed to help break down tartar. The theory with dry is good, but fails in practice. Cats don't actually chew, but shear if they do anything, and only the molars benefit, not the all important fangs. Additionally, dry food can quickly collect bacteria which can be damaging to dental health.
Periodontal health is also a function of genetics, nutrition while in vitro, as well as nutrition during the first few weeks of life, so good dental health starts with the health of the mama.
Question: Any downsides to rinsing with hydrogen peroxide to treat periodontal disease? While i'm waiting for my root planing appointment, are there any downsides to rinsing with hydrogen peroxide to treat periondontal disease? I have a generic brand bottle of 3% hydrogen peroxide. How often should I rinse with it? Does the hydrogen peroxide kill the good bacteria too? Should you rinse with water right after the hydrogen peroxide? Can the hydrogen peroxide make periodontal disease worse by irritating the gums more?
Answer: Check with a dentist.
Salt water is the safest rinse. do it before bed, and the salt can work overnight.
Question: Can patients with periodontal disease get their teeth whiten? Hello everyone, Can i use things like Crest whitening strips? harsh as it seems, i was shopping the other day - i was in the dental isle and was looking at another brand of whitening products. i read a section of it that people with gingivitis/periodontal disease can't use the product.
Answer: You need to get the periodontal disease under control before whitening. My Husband tried to have his teeth whitened and the dentist wouldn't do it until he got the disease under control. he never said why though. That one you will need to research on or just call a dentist and ask. They will tell you.
Question: Why is periodontal disease a chronic disease? I have read a lot about periodontal disease. I understand it is an advanced stage of gum disease: accumulated plaque on your teeth and gums attacks the gum and the bone.
But plaque can be removed by professional cleaning, and good oral hygiene helps to prevent accumulation of plaque.
So, why is periodontal disease chronic then? Why can it be treated but not cured?
Thanks.
Answer: Periodontitis is usually chronic because it is slowly progressing. Recall that first we see gingivitis (inflammation of the gums with no active bone loss) before the bone loss (periodontitis) starts. Gingivitis can be seen fairly soon after bad hygiene starts, and usually goes away when local causative factors are removed. Periodontitis, however, takes years to start and the bone loss is slow. It happens after years of gingivitis.
When the teeth are cleaned and the plaque removed, the bone loss will stop (providing the patient improves their oral hygiene habits). This is how it is treated. Rather than saying that periodontitis is "incurable," it is better to say that it is "irreversible" since the bone does not regrow and the bone loss is permanent. But as long as the bone loss is stopped, the patient does not have periodontitis.
Hope this helps!
Question: What Can I Do To Make My Periodontal Disease Better? I was wondering if anyone could give me some advise to make my periodontal disease better whiles i'm at home, i've been having this disease for almost a year or two. My Oral hygienist said things have become worse, so i feel like i've lost my self -esteem and confidence to talk and smile at people, note that i'm only 16, i'm losing teeth at this sort of age.
Answer: The ADA has alot of information here:
http://www.ada.org/public/topics/periodontal_diseases.asp
Question: Best toothbrush to help slow down periodontal disease? I have periodontal disease. I may buy a new toothbrush and I am wondering what kind would be best to help slow down the progression of periodontal disease.
Thanks!
Answer: i would say any electric toothbrush, but those get pretty expensive if you talk about Sonicare. but there are other sonic technology toothbrushes out there like Oral B has one. and so does Sunstar. but if you dont want to use that you can try the toothbrush called Technique Plus. it is from GUM and it is made that however you hold it it is at a 45 degree angle which is the angle you are supposed to brush at.
here is some info on that brush https://cart.jbutler.com/store.php?crn=221&rn=483&action=show_detail
or check out some of these power brushes here http://www.dentalcare.com/en-US/products/power.jspx
the vitality are pretty cheap for battery power toothbrushes.
Question: How to prevent cavities, gingivitis and periodontal disease besides brushing? are there any other ways to prevent cavities, gingivitis and periodontal disease *besides* brushing at least twice a day, regularly flossing, regular dental cleanings/check ups, using mouth wash(my dentist recommends ACT which I use), scraping the tongue, avoiding sugary foods? Does sugar-free gum help? What about hydrogen peroxide?
Answer: Try to limit snacking between meals, this includes drinking anything that contains calories. Every time you eat the bacteria in your mouth eat also, there by-product is acid. after you stop eating (assuming no pieces of food are stuck in your teeth) your mouth is acidic for 15 min taking minerals out of your teeth. Your saliva takes a little over 1.5 hours to replace these minerals. I would try to stick to an every 2 hour eating/snacking schedule and just plain water between meals.
Question: periodontal disease? Hi- I have moderate to advanced perio disease and am currently undergoing treatment. Went to the dentist yesterday about pulling 3 of my top teeth- was excited because my "new teeth" will be much straighter than the current ones. But today my gum tissue on my bottom front tooth is totally receded. (Shouldnt have eaten that ripe tomato). The tooth doesnt feel real loose but is there anything I can do to rectify the situation. I brushed with my sonic care and rinsed with the prescription mouth rinse and then warm salt water. It looks awful. Is there a chance that it will just fall out? I would die without something to put in its place......Surely the dentist would have suggested we pull that one too.
Answer: Tooth decay (cause of bad breath) and tooth loss can be due to advanced periodontal disease, an infection in the mouth that can create certain health issues in and of itself. But tooth loss is not the greatest concern of having this mouth infection. The truth is that the teeth may not be the last victims of gum disease because it also has the potential to spread to the jaw bone. Just as the toxins caused the gums and teeth to dissolve, they will also cause the disintegration of the jaw bone itself. Further than this, the toxins could spread from the mouth to the heart and soon very possible brings the infection to other parts of the body. There is much to learn about periodontal disease linked to the heart and other complex organs of the body. While there is much time to consider maximum oral health care (brushing and flossing), proper diet, quitting smoking and alcohol, regular dental checkup and the use of a natural mouthwash - you really have to before periodontal disease threatens you.
Source: http://www.themouthdoctor.co.uk/
Question: How much is an implant? And is it possible to get one if you have periodontal disease? My orthodontist scared the crap out of me a while ago, said I'll need 6 teeth pulled at least. I had periodontal disease and I am getting treated for it, but I was wondering if I can still get implants down the road with the disease?
Answer: If possible, get the implants as soon as possible. They will prevent bone loss. You may see if your insurance will cover it. I had an implant about 4 years ago and can't even tell it is there. The total cost was about $1500. Expensive, but it stopped the bone loss I was suffering.
Question: Can I pass the military overseas dental screening if i have periodontal disease? We are PCSing to okinawa and I want to know if I'll pass with periodontal disease. If you can please help.
Answer: Yes. The Naval Hospital Okinawa does not list any dental conditions as cause for denial. The hospital and dental clinic are large and very capable. (Between the Navy, Army and USMC there are almost a dozen dental clinics on the island, including several that provide periodontal care).
Question: How much should it cost for planing & scaling if I were diagnosed with periodontal disease? Most of the pockets were 5 to 6 milliliters, and I will need planing and scaling on all teeth according to the dentist.. The dentist quoted me $2800.00 for the service, which includes the follow up visit, sonicare tooth brush, and other incidentals that I would use to maintain my teeth after the process is complete. That seems really, really high to me. Are there any less expensinve alternative treatments I can try first that may also prove effective? I've heard that regular flossing, rinsing with hydrogen peroxide , and regular brushing can also stop the progression of periodontal disease. I am also interested to here of any other over the counter products that can be used to slow or stop the progression of periodontal disease. I am a male, 42 years of age, and in otherwise excellent physical condition. Any informaiton you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Answer: $2800.00
Where do you live?
Youi must live in a high income area. .
Cast ten lines like that and you only need one bite.
I like your dentist.
Koudos to him
too bad for you if you are to proud to switch dentists
Question: Dental question deep cleansing and root planning - for periodontal disease? The dentist is saying that my boyfriend has periodontal disease. The first step is to come in for a deep cleansing which will be 120.00 per quadrant. She is then saying that the second step is to schedule the surgery. I have read some things on this board that just mention the cleansing not the surgery also. If he has the deep cleansing (which I am assuming right now if the deep scaling and root planning) why would he need to schedule the surgery as well. Wouldnt we have to see if the deep cleansing worked first?
Answer: A truly natural treatment for periodontal disease and bad breath is in great demand but next to impossible to find. Everyone is looking for the symptom, cure, and treatment for periodontal disease, gingivitis, bleeding gums and bad breath because no one wants to loose their teeth and many health problem have now been directly linked to gum disease including heart attacks and strokes. It's a much bigger contributor that originally thought!
An all-natural oral health product OraMD tackles the problems associated with periodontal disease, pockets and receding gums and is also extremely effective against chronic bad breath product. Because the ingredients are natural enemies of bacteria, it cleans your mouth and stops halitosis ( bad breath ) in it's tracks.
Source: http://www.oramd.co.uk/
Question: I have Periodontal Disease what is the the most effective treatment? The Periodontal disease has been really getting me down and the dentist has not been very helpful. Does anyone know of over the counter treatments or will i need surgery? My gums have receeded quite a lot and i need something more effective than mouthwash.
Answer: I have found Q10 supplement has really helped me, I wish I had heard this before I lost so many teeth, so much nonsense with 'we get enough in food' just is not true for the vast majority. WHY don't they tell us this stuff, profit for dentist's ? :-
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=q10+Periodontal+Disease
And a 'sonic' toothbrush / floss:-
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Periodontal+Disease+sonic
AGAIN WHY ?
Question: I have periodontal disease, what happens if I kiss a girl or lick her? Can she get a disease from my mouth? I have periodontal disease, and I want to know if that would get in the way of sex with a woman. What can happen?
Answer: Periodontal disease means that you have bacteria living at the spaces where the tooth and the gum meet.
You probably have bad breath a lot, so kissing may be kinda yucky (guessing here)
no she can't really "catch" this
all that really happens is that you are at higher risk of getting an abscess or something.
Question: What are the risk factors for Periodontal Disease? What causes periodontal disease, and what is it?
Answer: disease of the periodontia. Infection of the gum. Mainly due to plaque & calculus formed around the teeth. The plaque contains bacteria which disolved the gum to form pockets so that more plaque can collect. Its a visious cycle. You will get periodontal abcess & bone loss & removal of teeth.
Heart disease too can be cause due to periodontitis.
Question: I have a gum disease called periodontal disease, it has weakened my teeth, can my teeth be strong again? I have got a gum disease called periodontal disease and my teeth feel weak because of this, i have to get a deep clean (Scaling). This will leave a gap where the calculus have been removed and will leave my teeth quite loose. Will the gap close up and will my teeth strengthen? If not, how can I strengthen them?
It scares me as I can't even bite through anything with my front teeth unless the food is really soft, like bread for instance.
Answer: It is not your teeth, it is the foundation that is deteriorating. You have lost bone due to perio disease. Bone cannot grow back. That stuff HAS to be scaled off so it will not destroy what ever bone is left. Once you go through this process and your oral hygiene improves, you will no doubt be advised to show up for cleanings every three or four months, this is called perio maintenance. And this is forever now. All you can do, is stop it where it is and be very religious about your home care and keeping dental appointments. The gums will shrink down and firm up a bit without all that calculus sitting there. But the "gaps", as you call them, will not fill in, bone is gone, never to return. Teeth that are really loose can be splinted together with bonding if needed. There are other things you can do if you end up losing a couple due to mobility. No worries, just follow their instructions to the tee, you cannot afford not to at this point. Yes, taking the calculus off will make your teeth loose, but leaving it there will make them "gone" in no time. So remember, it is not your teeth that are the problem, it is their foundation, ie...bone. They will tighten up a bit once you have a more healthy situation, possibly. It is hard to say without knowing the severity of the disease and the class of mobility. But hang in there, you will have a lot of dental homework to do for a long long time if you want to keep them.
Peace
Question: If teeth are loose cause of periodontal disease, how do you tighten the teeth back up? Just early periodontal disease thought, how does a dentist or will they tighten themselfs if your brush 2x a day & floss??
Loose front bottem teeth that is..
Answer: You need a professional cleaning because anything that you can do at home will not be enough. After the cleaning, if there is not too much bone loss it is possible for the tooth/teeth to tighten up, but it is not a certainty.
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