gum disease

tesuhoha

I have gum disease too. The ways I deal with it are expensive but worth it as I now look as if I do not have anything wrong. First of all, go to the hygenist every 3 months, 2nd go to the health shop and buy some Q10 supplements. Take the highest dosage per day every day of your life (i take 3 tabs a day) not only does this help your gums stay pink and hard, it also benefits your heart. Thirdly buy some of the little brush things that go through the spaces of your teeth and use them every night before you brush. They are more effective than floss. Fourthly buy some Corsydyl Gel or mouthwash to stop infections in the bud. The mouthwash stains your teeth but it can be removed by the hygenist and is better than having an infection. Fifth thoroughly clean your teeth twice a day with your electric brush and massage the gums also. Have any teeth removed that are causing pockets of infections as in the long run it is better for your health than keeping them.

Toothsmith

Good advice!

hibees1875_2

ive used genigel and yes it is expensive but it did the trick for me... also i would suggest to make sure you're getting your full daily compliment of vits and minerals.

Trez

can you buy genigel

Toothsmith

Yes - Dental practice or maybe some bigger Boots branches.

There is nothing you can buy that will cure gum disease though.

Read Tesuhoha's post.

MOST IMPORTANT thing is regular dental/hygienist visits. Second is excellent toothbrushing regime. Everything else is just an aid to healing.

If you try to cure it by buying something, at best you will just mask the problem.

Oh - and if you smoke, then stop, or you may as well just have them all out.

Smiley_Mum

I use a Oral B electric toothbrush three times a day for a good while, to make sure my teeth are really clean. Then I go round with dental floss and then rinse then I use a Waterpik to clean up and then rinse and Dentyl PH mouthwash to finish up. Takes a good while. I do it thoroughly morning and night and I give my teeth a quick going over in the afternoon after lunch. I was at the dentist the other day and he said that my teeth were fine, no problems at all. Make sure that you really clean into the far corners of your mouth, and clean well and get all the gunk off etc. Get a cheapy toothbrush just to go over your tongue, never mind the fancy tongue scrapers, a Tesco brush would do the trick and use it only to clean your tongue as a lot of bacteria are there and you'd be surprised at how fresh your mouth feels after you've brushed it. Takes a wee while to get used to it but once you do it'll be second nature. Good Luck.

suffolkb

My ex is having problems with receeding gums as well. She has been told that this can be treated, but it will cost as it is classed as preventative treatment. Or she can wait until her teeth start to fall out and have it done on the NHS. Nice choice.
I`ll point out to her that the dentists on here have really recommended stopping smoking.

rach29

Have a look at this link also
https://www.gumdiseaseinfo.co.uk/pages/gengigel/gengigel.php
I have had a lot of treatment, completely free at the London Hospital (under there dental training programme I think) Could your Dentist suggest a local Dental training Hospital maybe??

Toothsmith

suffolkb wrote:

My ex is having problems with receeding gums as well. She has been told that this can be treated, but it will cost as it is classed as preventative treatment. Or she can wait until her teeth start to fall out and have it done on the NHS. Nice choice.
I`ll point out to her that the dentists on here have really recommended stopping smoking.

The first bit is rubbish. If a condition needs 'treating' it is too late for prevention.

HOWEVER

Personally, if I have a smoker with gum problems - and frankly they all do have to one degree or another!! - I would say that until they gave up smoking it is pointless treating the problem, as the teeth are still going to fall out anyway.

I do have them in regularly to see the hygienist, but I make it absolutely clear that unless they stop, we are just slowing the process down - not stopping it.

Toothsmith

rach29 wrote:

Have a look at this link also
https://www.gumdiseaseinfo.co.uk/pages/gengigel/gengigel.php
I have had a lot of treatment, completely free at the London Hospital (under there dental training programme I think) Could your Dentist suggest a local Dental training Hospital maybe??

A lot of teaching hospitals with budget issues now just refuse to treat smokers at all.