I am 69 years old and have quite severe gum disease. I brush my teeth twice daily and floss before going to bed every night. I go to the dentist every six months but can’t prevent plaque building up. It’s getting to the point where my lower teeth will have to be removed. Can I do anything to save them at this stage?
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What can I do to prevent plaque build-up on teeth with periodontal conditions?
Monday, April 11th, 2011I am at risk of gum disease and my gums don’t stop bleeding, what should I do?
Monday, April 11th, 2011i have always had sensitive gums and my grandmother had gingivtus at a young age which resulted in have all her teeth out, is there anything i can do to stop myself getting this as i fear i already have, my gums have always bleed for as long as i can remember and i have tried mouthwashes and everything, however i have found a thin grey line on one of my canine teeth on my lower set at the very base just going under the gum, what is my next step?
What would be the cause of new crowns bleeding?
Friday, April 8th, 2011why dose my new crowns bleed
I am 14 and my front two teeth feel wobbly, what does this mean?
Friday, April 8th, 2011hi, my top two front teeth feel slightly wobbly, i’ve heard that things feel more “exxagerated” if you touch them with your fingertips, so im wondering am i in danger of loosing my teeth, i’ve also heard it’s normal for teeth to feel slighty ‘mobile’ as your jaws grows which i believe it is as im only fourteen nearly thirteen, will i lose my teeth ?! HELP
Life long gum disease is threatening my teeth. What can I do?
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011I am 40 years old and have suffered gum desease most of my early teens and still now. My problem is getting worse as my teeth are starting to part and becoming loose, I am really scared because of my age and i have or did have a nice set of teeth. I dont have a regular dentist since they went private. I am desperate please help.
Can bad gums cause bad breath and gut problems?
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011can bad gums upset ones gut and resolt in bad breth and a raw gut feeling
I have gaps between my teeth due to gum, disease, what can I do about it?
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011hi, i was told 6months ago that i had bad gum disease that my previous dentist had failed to pick up on. When my new dentist told me about the problem i had already had severe gum arosion i now have gaps between most of my teeth due to this. I have lost all my confidence and self worth. Is there anything i can do fix this???
Can I have a denture alternative, even though I have lost a tooth to gum disease?
Monday, March 28th, 2011i have had my top teeth out, and at the moment i have a denture, i hate it, is there any chance i could have inplants of some kind instead, i lost my teeth with gum desease,
How can I keep teeth healthy and free of gum disease?
Monday, March 28th, 2011Andrew, as a dentist, what is your ultimate advice and tips to keeping teeth healthy and free of gum disease? Can you really prevent it entirely and do any health factors (ie strength of immune system) have anything to do with it?
Also, should we clean our teeth in warm or cold water? I’ve been using warm (as i’m told it softens tooth bristles and kills bacteria) but is this the correct way?
Many thanks!
I have a loose tooth, what can I do to stop it wobbling?
Friday, March 25th, 2011hi i have loose teeth on the bottom and i have had some treatment for a gum desiese, wot can i do to stop my teeth from wobbling ?