Curing gum disease?
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This is something I have suffered from since my late teens so over 10 years now and I can't seem to shift it.
I get my teeth cleaned every time I am in with the dentist, I have stopped smoking for over a year now, I brush twice daily and use corsodyl mouthwash but nothing works.
The only thing that did cure it was when my dentist put me on a course of antibiotics at one stage, it cured up while I was taking the tablets but as soon as I finished the course back it came with the bleeding gums etc.
Every time I visit the dentist (twice a year) I get accused of not doing the above, she doesn't seem able to suggest anything else.
I get my teeth cleaned every time I am in with the dentist, I have stopped smoking for over a year now, I brush twice daily and use corsodyl mouthwash but nothing works.
The only thing that did cure it was when my dentist put me on a course of antibiotics at one stage, it cured up while I was taking the tablets but as soon as I finished the course back it came with the bleeding gums etc.
Every time I visit the dentist (twice a year) I get accused of not doing the above, she doesn't seem able to suggest anything else.
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I've got little brushes that do a better job than flossing.
You're as bad as my dentist. I do use them.
How often do you use the interdental brushes?
And, as an aside, be careful with corsodyl mouthwash; prolonged use can cause staining on your teeth.
I have a thorough clean (30 mins) every 3 months with the hygienist. It does really work, as I also have gum disease.
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Some options have been suggested above by other forum members so I'd suggest writing those products down and asking your dentist about their merits at the next consultation. If that doesn't work then perhaps asking your dentist or GP to arrange an appointment with an NHS periodontics specialist might help.
Link: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Gum-disease/Pages/Treatment.aspx
seconded. My dentist says he's never seen my gums so healthy since i started using these twice a day. The bone and gum loss has stopped and the gums never bleed now. Should've done this years ago. Flossing was always a chore but these brushes I actually like using. Oh and I now stump up for the hygienist visit too which i never did before.
My teeth are very tightly set and floss can get jammed.
I now use a water jet hydro flosser
http://www.boots.com/en/Waterpik-WP250-Nano-Water-Flosser_1163214/?CAWELAID=745687508&cm_mmc=pla-_-google-_--_-PLAs+-+All+Products&kw={keyword}&cagpspn=pla
It's brilliant.
If I am away from home and unable to use it,I can see my gums getting worse, but regular use has improved them no end. You can start off with gentle water pressure and gradually increase it
You need a shaver socket to run it, and I usually use warm water because of sensitive teeth.
You can get cordless ones, but I find they are a bit feeble and the water reservoir is a bit small
Ask your dentist if this might help you.
You gums will be happy!
It was exacerbated when I was pregnant [particularly in early pregnancy] to the extent the dentist referred me to the dental hospital.
I never actually made it to the dental hospital and I am now having 3 monthly peridontal treatments with the dentist.
My gums have improved over time so he is confident we can turn things around.
I currently use interdental brushes and dip those in Corsodyl (I do not use it as a mouthwash though). I do this once a day before bed and use floss for the odd places the brushes do not reach.
I floss only in the morning and I brush twice a day - morning and night.
Over the years I have only normally seen a dentist when I need to (IE gum infections / tooth ache) but in the past year I have been more proactive and make sure I go regularly. I would have seen dentist 3 times in 9 months at my next appointment.
I hasten to add that I am an ex smoker (2.5 years now) and have always flossed and brushed teeth twice a day.
My dentist has taken the time to explain to me that sometimes gum disease can be genetic. However I cannot negate that prior to stopping smoking I did smoke for 15 years and did a Hell of a lot of damage to my gums. Smoking is the single biggest risk factor for gum disease.
I am paying the price now!
Its only the very front bottom two teeth that are affected and it is a real struggle to make sure i keep on top of it as eventually i may lose those two teeth (saving for implants)
Ive just bought the phillip sonicare diamond toothbrush and a water jet flosser and im using these twice a day along with corsydol its only been 3 days and my teeth and gums feel better than they have in a long time.
I started to get gum problems when I stopped smoking - my dentist said that is fairly common
I found Corsodyl good as well but the dental hygienist told me that it's the interdental brushing that's really helping and she keeps trying to get me on to bigger and bigger brushes.....
By the way there is a non-staining corsodyl alternative called Curasept which is available as a mouthwash and a gel, although I've not seen it in Boots but my Dentist sells it
I like the look of those water jet cleaners......might get one of them. After all that's what the dental hygienist uses
Gum disease now = heart disease later.
Hygienist is always a good idea. Don't take any of their strops though - especially if you go private. One was having a bit of a whine at me and I made it perfectly clear to her that I was paying for a service and didn't need a commentary.
They are really good! Messy till you get the hang of it though!!
Use warm water as cold really hurts!!
Yep when you smoke it reduces the oxygen to your gums so can hide signs of gum disease.
When you stop and your gums become fully oxygenated you can see the damage.
I don't use Corsodyl as a mouthwash, I dip my interdental brushes in it so it goes onto the gum.
I need to go up a size of brush actually.. I thought that was bad though as the gaps between my teeth are getting bigger?? [which I just assumed was bad]
I've heard this a few times but no-one has ever been able to explain the link?
It seems to be the case that the bigger the brush you can get into a gap the better.....and as you use the brushes you open up the gap by removing plaque from between your teeth
My hygienist says you just have to shove it in and out once - you don't need to be able to wiggle it around......
I'm now using 4 different sizes .......:o