Conditions
Gum Disease
Gum disease begins as a build-up of bacteria and waste products on your teeth that irritate your gums. The first stage of the condition is called gingivitis. When gingivitis is not treated it causes your gums to recede and allows further bacteria to become trapped. If no treatment is given, the tooth’s roots can become visible and it can begin to wobble and weaken, often resulting in the teeth needing to be removed. Generally, gum disease is caused by poor dental hygiene, but there are other factors that heighten your risk levels. These include smoking, diabetes and as a result of hormonal changes around pregnancy. Treatment is normally carried out by a dentist or hygienist and involves removing the built up plaque and tartar, but prevention through regular brushing and flossing is much more effective.
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hi, my partner has bad bleeding gums most of the time hes been to doctors and dentists and all they have said is to brush his gums to toughen them up and use corsydol mouthwash, he has really lovely healthy teeth which he brushes twice daily and uses the mouthwash, but his gums always bleed, like when hes just talking or even when he sleepin he wakes up and his gums have been bleeding. can u suggest anything for him?
hi,In the last year i have developed wisdom teeth but they have left my gums really sore and irritating and become swollen. I brush my teeth twice aday and before this always had really good teeth.please help as my mouth does be very sore
At the age of 17 I had major surgery to remove a large part of my stomach. 2 years ago I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitus. And in 2003 I was diagnosed with cancer of the tongue. A 14 hour op removed it, part of my jaw and a lot of teeth. As a result my teeth have become quite bad. I have 2 bottom teeth and 8 top teeth. I now have difficulty chewing my food. After the cancer my confidence had reached rock bottom and my dentist made up an insert to fill in the gap on the lower jaw. I find I don't like meeting people as i feel very awkward and embarressed . The insert on the lower jaw has come lose and i really cannot face life without my teeth.
i suffer from severe gum disease i have had lots of bowel operations and problems with absorbtion and deficiency i am so depreased and embarased about the state of my teeth they are loose and my gums are receding very badly has anybody got any ideas i would love implants and veneers fitting but i couldnt possibly afford it. PLEASE HELP
hey, i brush my teeth and they bleed sometimes but alot.! xx
I am a 33 year old man who is suffering very badley fron advanced gum disease. I brush my teeth up to 5 times a day and also wash my mouth out with cordasol. I am waiting to see a dentist but have been waiting over 3 months, i've bee waiting for a cancelation for 4 weeks now. My gums are always bleeding, they also become iritated when I eat and I am very carefull as to what i eat now. My front teeth are starting to decay and are becoming very discoloured, i am scared they are starting to die. this is having a devistating effect on my life, I am desperat to fix my teeth and cannot afford to go private! I am desperate for any ideas or help that i can get! thanks
hi i am a 53 year old lady ,for years i have had itchy sides to the inner side of my mouth ,it can sting and the sides of my mouth crackes Ihave had hospital treatment tablets but advised to take for a 7 day period.It did help but,after i stopped the course, it came back I am so fed up ,please can you help.
hi, i was told i had a mild form of gingtivitis, and all the dentist told me to do was to use corsydil, a mouthwash that you can buy for about 4pound, an use that for 10 days twice a day but my gums still bleed, and im sure it hasnt helped :S
hello im wonder what i have got on my gum i have a black mark underneeth my tooth but not near the tooth. its not a spot or a cut. please help…?
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