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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I am a 36 year old man and i have bleeding gums and also bad breath. I think i take good care of my oral hygiene and also use the mouth wash. I do not know what to do, please help me.
I am 28 years old and have gum disease for many years, my problems al started when i was about 9 years old and fell and hit my face on the pavement this left me with most of my teeth very loose i had alot of treatment to try and save them but had to have root treatment done on my two top front teeth. over the years my teeth have moved my front top teeth overlap and my bottom front teeth are moving back which are now putting pressure on my other teeth. the gum at the front is receeding very quick. i have to have my teeth cleaned every 6 months which is very painful feel im to young to loose my teeth, and have lost all my confidence when talking to people as i feel im being judged by the way they look. please help me..
I have had minor gum disease since 16, i am 18 years old now, and have receeding gums, i use corsydol tooth paste and mouth wash, but i have a feeling my gum disease, receeding gums are hormonal help please :S willing to come on the show talk about it and show it.
I am nearly 21, I have had gum disease since i was around 12 years old, never been to the dentist for it, I am in agony most nights, the pain is unbearable, my teeth are actually chipping away, so some of the tooth falls out, but some is still left, this exposes the nerve, which is terrible in winter...I feel ill all of the time and this is due to my teeth. I have decided enough is enough and I am going to the dentist on the 1st of march 2010, I don't care if they pull every tooth out, I just want a decent nights sleep, and to live without pain! xxx
i am a 30yr old woman and have recently been in a violent assualt from my very ex partner,he knocked most off my teeth out and now i am realy ashamed to even go out of the house.i cant speak to people and i have even left my job as i am to embarresed to let people see my mouth.I dont even see my friends anymore and i feel like my life as ended,,please please if there is anything you could do for me,i would appreciate your help,thank you
Hi, for several years I have been trying to get rid of gum disease. At the last dentist appoitment the dentist said my gums are getting better. How ever my gums are still receding - I brush my teeth twice aday (I still have to scrape of plaque with my finger nail) and I floss. Are there any natural remedies/certain fruit and veg that will help to revert the receding gums and make them grow back?
my gums bleed some of the time but not all the time i need a tooth taken out but cant get in any were its one of the wisdom teeth at the top right hand side n has a hole in it i brush my teeth nearly evey time i have some thing to eat as i dont want to get any more pain am i doin the the right thing ???
I am 20 and feel i have to worse teeth in the world i never looked after them properly when i was young and now i am paying the price as most of them are broken or missing. They are also terrible yellow. With the price of dental treatment its hard to pay with all other bills. is there anything use can do to help.
hi im chris 38 yrs old ex rugby player & have a phobia about dentists because i was butcherd when i was 15 not seen a dentist since ,i cant smile cause me teeth are bad in the front & a few missing , need help ne ideas !!!!!
im 24 and think i have gum disease i brush twice a day and use corodysol mouthwash but my bottom front teeth are horrible, my gums are wearing away and theres white stuff building up in between my teeth which smells really bad they get really sore and sometimes bleed when i brush also my top teeth bleed when i brush. im really getting down about it and am really scared of dentists i havent been since i was 16 and am too scared to go see a dentist please help as its getting too much now.
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