Hello I think I may be getting gingivitis or gum disease.  I am not sure which but my gums are really red and when I brush they bleed.  I am told those are signs of bad gums.  I have not been to a dentist in a long time I really do not like going.  I think they are all out to just take your money.   Which is something I do not have much of.

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My gums have been red and sore the past month.  I last saw a dentist about eight months ago and all my teeth were fine but I was told that I should get a deep cleaning.  However, without insurance they were quoting me over $400 to have the work done.

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I need to have some dental care.  I have not seen the dentist in a very long time.  I do not have any real teeth issues but I notice that my gums have been bleeding when I brush my teeth.  Which is something that just started in about three weeks ago.

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Please help.  For the two months I have be going to the dentist for gum disease and gingivitis treatment.   My teeth over all are in in shape but my gums were not.  I am doing everything I can now since I have been seeing this very kind dentist.

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How do you treat swollen gums faster? I need to have braces but the Orthodontic dentist will not start treatment. He said that I have some gum problems that need to be clear up. My gums are very noticeable swollen, gun and often bleed when I brush and sometimes eat. The Orthodontic dentist said that I would need to see a Periodontist dentist to get gum treatment first. How can I help to clear up this gum issue so they they stop bleeding and become less swollen.?

I do not understand why I have so much teeth problems.  I take excellent care of my teeth.   I do every thing right and above.  I brush after every meal and snack so that mean I brush at least four times a day.  I also floss at least that many times a day as well.  I use mouthwash with germ killing, so I just do not get it.

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My gums have been red and slightly swollen for over two months now.  I be using Listerine with gum care and that seemed to be helping me.  My gums still hurt but not all the time mostly when I brush or eat.   Since I do not have a dentist and no dental insurance using mouthwash is really the only affordable thing for me to do.

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My gums really hurt and I do not have dental Insurance

So about two weeks ago I got a soft toothbrush  and toothpaste with whiting.  Now my gums are really sore and they are bleeding.  I did not worry so much at first since I started wearing my retainer again that I had a while back. I figured since it had been a while since I wore my retainer last that may be way my gums hurt now.

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I am worried about my gums

The dentist said I had Periodontal disease

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School-based sealant programs in Ohio began in 1984, with a single demonstration program in one city. By 2000, 34 of Ohio’s 88 counties had programs. These programs target children who are at high risk for tooth decay and least likely to receive dental care.

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This gum problem on my teeth it hurts and upset me.

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Why are my gums bleeding

Within the last two weeks or so my gums are e,  mostly when I brush but sometimes depending on what I am eating They will also bleed a little.   Now my teeth seem to be sore.  Not sure could just be that my gums are hurting so it feels like my teeth hurt too.  Do know know what is happening.  I do not have dental insurance to go to see the dentist.

Bleeding teeth

Lately when I brush my teeth start to bleed.  I notice this when I spit out my toothpaste.  I never spit out blood before. Now however, I do and it seems to be alot.  This has been going on for a little over a month.  My teeth only bleed when I brush and at no other time so I know that brushing is the cause of  the bleeding.

Help I have gum disease

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Tooth infection, my other teeth are now hurting

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Do I have Gum Disease

Lately I have started to notice that my gums around some of my back teeth are swollen, puffy and red.  I brush my teeth but this has gotten me worried that it may be some kind of gum disease.   I am not sure but now I am starting to think that one of my back teeth may also be a little lose.   I am not sure I am not just freaking out about it or if I really have a lose tooth.

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I have heard that  smokers have a higher risk of developing different dental health problems. I know  smoking can stains your teeth and  causes bad breath.  What I am wondering is how does smoking cause cavities and gum disease? What may be other dental health side effect from smoking ?

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Will my dentist and I be able to choose the specialist?

Some plans limit referrals to specialists. Your dentist may be required to refer you to a limited selection of specialists who have contracted with the plan’s third party. You also may be required to get permission from the plan administrator before being referred to a specialist. If you choose a plan with these limitations, make sure qualified specialists are available in your area. Look for a plan with a broad selection of different types of specialists.

What do you look for in choosing a dental insurance plan?

Does the plan give you the freedom to choose your own dentist or are you restricted to a panel of dentists selected by the insurance company? If you have a family dentist with whom you are satisfied, consider the effects changing dentists will have on the quality or quantity of care you receive. Because regular visits to the dentist reduce the likelihood of developing serious dental disease, it’s best to have and maintain an established relationship with a dentist you trust

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