Hi Dr Hughes. I have always looked after my teeth but have been told that genetics play a big part in all my dental problems. Are there any supplements apart from vitamin D and magnesium that would help me to create stronger bone and gum health? My problems are mainly gum ones even though I floss, use fluoride toothpaste and brush 3 times a day. I am 47 years old and have had 4 gum infections, three root canals and 5 crowns in the last 10 years. I go for regular cleaning etc. every 3 months. All my family have teeth problems and that is why the dentist thinks it’s genetic. My gums never look healthy even though I work really hard to keep them clean. Thank you.
Posts Tagged ‘Gum health’
What Supplements Can I Take for Stronger Bone and Gum Health?
Monday, February 2nd, 2015My Mother Has a Hole in Her Gum. What Can We Do to Help Her?
Thursday, September 11th, 2014Hello. I am from Nepal and am sending in a question on behalf of my mother. My mother has developed a hole in the end of her gums recently.
It is swollen and she is suffering from a fever.
She is forty years old. Is this problem serious or is it a minor problem? Should we take her to a dental specialist or to a mouth specialist or even a hospital?
We are confused, so please help us. It’s causing her a lot of pain and she is not able to open her mouth.
I would really appreciate your kindness in offering some advice so we know what to do.
We really want to make the right decision for her. Thank you.
I Am Absolutely Petrified Of The Dentist! What Can I Do As I Need Treatment?
Friday, September 6th, 2013Hi, my problem is that I am absolutely petrified of the dentist. I tend to go twice a year and let the dentist look and the last time I went I started to have a clean but nearly I passed out I was that scared. Now I have a loose back tooth which is really very painful. My face is swollen and I can’t eat on that side so you can imagine this is a hindrance. I am on immunosuppression and on warfarin and I know both of these can possibly affect my gums. I have got to the stage where I will have anything done and I want to know if I can be put to sleep during the procedures I need, is that possible? Thank you for your time.
Will I be able to get orthodontic braces if my gums are not one hundred per cent healthy?
Monday, December 3rd, 2012Hello I’ve been seeing a cosmetic dentist for nine months now for my dental health. My gums were in a bad condition so I needed them scaling and polishing, I have had 6 visits for scaling and there has been a lot of improvement in my gums. but they are a little red still.i been loooking online for answers . my dentist keeps changing his mind about if i will be able to have braces or not.. should i get a second opinion ?will i ever be able to have braces if gums are still not 100%or what other options would i have to change appearance of protruding uneven teeth.