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Archive for the 'Gingivitis' Category
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 was told by the dentist that even though my teeth are very good and I have no cavities, I need to start flossing better. I have the start of gum disease. He said it is not bad but he can tell I am not flossing. So I started flossing like he told me two times a day. I am doing a good job keeping it up but it hurts my gums. How to I stop the pain from flossing. The dentist said it may hurt until I have done it for a while and my gums get use to it. But I do not want to wait so long as that. Help please
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I am worried about my gums
Well my gums have been bleeding when I brush and floss my teeth. I brush two times a day and floss at lease once some times twice times a day. Now when I do either my gums bleed. They are redder then they use to be and I do not know why. I have been using new mouth wash that helps your gums, but I do not see any difference in my gums and they still bleed.
The dentist said I had Periodontal disease
The dentist said that I need a periodontal cleaning for four quads. Does having a periodontal cleaning hurt? Or is it the same as a general cleaning? I am worried because he said it would take two appointments to do all four quads. Why would it take two appointments and not one? Any one know?
State Programs in Action: Ohio
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.
It is me again FunLoving only I am not feeling fun loving right now. I looked into my mouth and my gums are red, inflamed, and a little swollen. They also hurt, mostly when I brush my teeth. I tried using warm salt water but it does not seem to help much.
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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
I just got back from the dentist and was told I have the on set of gingivitis. My teeth are very healthy so I am okay there. I am just upset about having gum disease. My dentist did state that it was caught very early so I am glad about that. She told me what gingivitis is and how you get it. She said that as long as I stay on top of it now, I should not have any problems with it latter.
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Tooth infection, my other teeth are now hurting
I went to the dentist the other day and I was told I have a decaying cracked tooth. She stated that it needs to be pulled but she also can not pull it until the Infection is cleared. I was sent home with antibiotic to take for the infection.
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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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