I have periodontal disease which I have had treatment for, and visit the dental hygienist 3 times a year. I now maintain excellent daily oral hygiene. (My dentist did not tell me I had this disease, but when the dark pockets appeared I looked it up on the internet and asked him to make me a referral). I was a smoker at the time but he did mention that I should give it up because it causes bone loss but he clearly was economical with the truth. I was horrified. I lost 3 back teeth before diagnosis.
I have 6 veneers which were carried out by my previous dentist 20 years ago.. i still maintain them but of course I have periodontal pockets in between. I had the main treatment for the disease 5 years ago and have had no problems since. I am currently 54 years old and wondered whether it is worth the cost of replacing these given that perio. disease is chronic. I have been quoted £600 per tooth. Many thanks.
Posts Tagged ‘tooth loss’
I am looking at getting my veneers replaced but I have peridontal disease, is it worth it?
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011Q.
I have badly coloured teeth and gum disease; what do you recommend?
Thursday, January 6th, 2011Q.
Is there an alternative or home remedy for badly colored teeth due to nerve removal? Also, I believe I have gum disease.What would you recommend? Thanks.
I hate my plastic denture but I cannot afford anything else. I have lost my confidence. What can I do?
Monday, August 16th, 2010Q.
I HAVE AN UPPER PLASTIC DENTURE WHICH I ABSOLUTELY HATE I ONLY HAVE 4 UPPER TEETH LEFT SO I WILL EVENTUALLY LOSE THEM ALL. I TAKE THE DENTURE OUT AT EVERY OPPERTUNITY ESPECIALLY AT HOME WHEN I EAT BUT I CANT STAND THAT PLASTIC DENTURE IN MY MOUTH! I CANNOT AFFORD ANYTHING ELSE WHAT CAN I DO THIS MAKES ME SO UNHAPPY AS I THINK YOUR TEETH ARE SO IMPORTANT I HAVE LOST MY CONFIDENCE.,
I HAVE AN UPPER PLASTIC DENTURE WHICH I ABSOLUTELY HATE I ONLY HAVE 4 UPPER TEETH LEFT SO I WILL EVENTUALLY LOSE THEM ALL. I TAKE THE DENTURE OUT AT EVERY OPPERTUNITY ESPECIALLY AT HOME WHEN I EAT BUT I CANT STAND THAT PLASTIC DENTURE IN MY MOUTH! I CANNOT AFFORD ANYTHING ELSE WHAT CAN I DO THIS MAKES ME SO UNHAPPY AS I THINK YOUR TEETH ARE SO IMPORTANT I HAVE LOST MY CONFIDENCE.,
I have lost a lot of bone because of periodontal disease, please help!
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010Q.
i have lost a lot of bone due to peridontal problems .i have already lost one tooth after 6years of having this problem .can i have bone graft done to prevent me losing any more teeth .please help me im 43 years old .,
i have lost a lot of bone due to peridontal problems .i have already lost one tooth after 6years of having this problem .can i have bone graft done to prevent me losing any more teeth .please help me im 43 years old .,
Can anything be done about my loose upper denture?
Monday, March 22nd, 2010Q.
I have an upper denture fitted in sept 2009, now it is starting to become loose, please can you tellme what i should do. also i have to use a fixatgive to keep them in and di so from the first day of having them fitted. thank you.,
I have an upper denture fitted in sept 2009, now it is starting to become loose, please can you tellme what i should do. also i have to use a fixatgive to keep them in and di so from the first day of having them fitted. thank you.,