Advanced Periodontal Disease?!
Question: Advanced Periodontal Disease!?
I have, I believe, advanced periodontal disease!. My gum has been eaten away at one tooth (left, 3rd from middle at the bottom) and the roots are very much exposed!. I really need to get it checked out by a dentist (my dad) who i will not see for another month because I live 5 hours away for school!. I am absolutely certain my case requires a specialist to surgically remove the tooth, but I was wondering if there is anything I can do to keep it from getting worse!. I have been brushing my teeth after each meal with Colgate Total Advanced and rinsed my mouth with ACT mouth wash after every meal as well!. I also take 500 mg amoxicillin twice a day!. Anything else I can do to take care of this ordeal until my dad can check out my (very very sad) tooth!? [By the way, to all youngsters out there: do NOT smoke cigarettes after taking ecstasy; its the worse thing that can happen to your teeth; I've quit smoking for a month now because of this]Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
It sounds like you're pretty young, so unless you have one of the more rare types of periodontal disease, your probably don't have advanced periodontal disease!. Chronic periodontal disease is slow onset and progresses slowly!. Going by your description, it sounds like you're talking about your canine tooth!. These teeth on the bottom are prone to recession, especially by people who are overzealous brushers, which it sounds like you might be!. Brushing too hard can definitely cause damage to your gums!.
It is possible it might be a localized case of periodontal disease!. But if you have true chronic advanced periodontal disease you would see other areas that would bring up concern as well!.
Get to your dental professional ASAP!. In the meantime, brush twice a day with a soft toothbrush and floss once a day!. The only thing that can help stop the progression of periodontal disease is to get the plaque off your teeth, especially under the gum line and between the teeth!. So try not to panic, or brush too hard!. Its probably nothing too serious!. There are procedures such as grafts they can do so the root of your tooth won't be exposed if its just from physical abrasion!. Www@Answer-Health@Com
It is possible it might be a localized case of periodontal disease!. But if you have true chronic advanced periodontal disease you would see other areas that would bring up concern as well!.
Get to your dental professional ASAP!. In the meantime, brush twice a day with a soft toothbrush and floss once a day!. The only thing that can help stop the progression of periodontal disease is to get the plaque off your teeth, especially under the gum line and between the teeth!. So try not to panic, or brush too hard!. Its probably nothing too serious!. There are procedures such as grafts they can do so the root of your tooth won't be exposed if its just from physical abrasion!. Www@Answer-Health@Com
You need to be referred by your dentist to see a periodantal specialist!.
You will have a full examination with X-Rays and a course of treatment!. It is very expensive as it is private and not covered by the NHS!. Periodontal disease can lead to other serious conditions if left untreated such as strokes and heartaches!. Please do something about your condition before things get much worseWww@Answer-Health@Com
You will have a full examination with X-Rays and a course of treatment!. It is very expensive as it is private and not covered by the NHS!. Periodontal disease can lead to other serious conditions if left untreated such as strokes and heartaches!. Please do something about your condition before things get much worseWww@Answer-Health@Com