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I am really happy with this lady. I really do not want to kick up another fuss at this place so will just pay for the hygenist bits when they ask - money saving or what!!
I did think of moving practice but for now we will stay put. When /If she moves then we will.
I love my inter-pee's - don't laugh at them!!0 -
tesuhoha wrote:I have gum disease too... 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.
What are Q10 supplements?? I'm about to start seeing a periodontalist and having deep gum cleaning (bleeeeaaaargh) and they gave me a leaflet about dietary supplements, but as I'm hugely sceptical about these things I've just binned it. Mainly because I don't like being told to buy something like that when I wasn't even asked about what I currently eat... but am I missing something important?0 -
I believe it has been shown to have a bit of a beneficial effect, but the most important thing is to get the teeth well cleaned and to get into a good routine of self-care.
If this is established, and things are still going downhill, then supplements may help. But I bet things will improve dramatically for a bit more time spent on them.How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
Just found this thread after spending an hour yesterday and an hour today having my whole mouth deep scaled and scraped.
Not a nice experience but if it stops me losing my teeth and improves the health of my gums then its worth it.
Mine cost £42 on the NHS plus the price of a subscription for anti biotics which I need to take for a month.
To my untrained eye I have receding on three of my top teeth but after listening to the hygienist reading out the numbers to the assistant to put in the computer,most of my back teeth or should I say gums are quite badly affected. I believe one is the best and 6 or 7 is quite bad?
I bought some mouthwash which it says on the bottle should just be used for a month while gums are healing.
Is there a particular toothpaste that is any better than others to use in this situation and would a regular mouthwash be of any help? My hygienist seems to think they are a waste of money.
I have the little brushes which I use after cleaning my teeth........should I be using them before?Make £10 a Day Feb .....£75.... March... £65......April...£90.....May £20.....June £35.......July £600 -
Just to say I used to get gingivitis, till I bought a Phillips Sonicare brush due to this thread
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=315342&highlight=sonic
on here a while ago.
Another older thread that inspired me
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=210662&highlight=sonic
Another thread here
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=333990&highlight=sonic
It is brilliant, no furry feeling in the afternoon, much whiter teeth, and that just cleaned feeling you get after you have been to dentist is the result.
I highly recommend this sonic toothbrush if you have a tendency to get gingivitis, it really does help. I wouldn't have purchased it either if it had not been for this site - just something else to thank Martin for :money: :T
Look up Sonicare on Amazon and check out some of the reviews.
The catch is the price, but if you keep looking regularly deals are on this site every now and then, also the heads are expensive, but they should be replaced every six months so they do last longer.
An amazing invention and one that I am very grateful for!I always wanted to be a procrastinator, never got round to it...0 -
Kantankrus_Mare wrote: »Just found this thread after spending an hour yesterday and an hour today having my whole mouth deep scaled and scraped.
Not a nice experience but if it stops me losing my teeth and improves the health of my gums then its worth it.
Mine cost £42 on the NHS plus the price of a subscription for anti biotics which I need to take for a month.
To my untrained eye I have receding on three of my top teeth but after listening to the hygienist reading out the numbers to the assistant to put in the computer,most of my back teeth or should I say gums are quite badly affected. I believe one is the best and 6 or 7 is quite bad?
I bought some mouthwash which it says on the bottle should just be used for a month while gums are healing.
Is there a particular toothpaste that is any better than others to use in this situation and would a regular mouthwash be of any help? My hygienist seems to think they are a waste of money.
I have the little brushes which I use after cleaning my teeth........should I be using them before?
Kantakus Mare - sadly, I'm a bit of an expert on this from the patient's point of view, tho I'm sure Toothsmith will be along to advise you as well!
My periodontist spent a long time telling me exactly how and when to use the little brushes, and to floss as well. He recommends using them before you brush your teeth, using the brush which fits the tightest, and really really rubbing your gums with them (this might well be painful if you've just had deep cleaning). Go backwards and forwards for about 12 strokes, very carefully and slowly. Use the floss on teeth you can't use the brushes on, right down into the gums, and on both sides (again, this might be painful). Then brush your tongue, then finally brush your teeth. And as you do this, make sure you're brushing your gums as much as the actual teeth. the whole process now takes me at least 15 minutes, morning and night. You can buy the brushed much cheaper on the Internet than at your dentist.
He hasn't recommended any mouthwash, or a particular toothpaste, tho as I'm going back todayfor another 90 minute session I might ask further...
and yes, 1 is good and 6 or 7 is bad, and what I have in some places - 9 or 10 is really, really bad...0 -
And 11 means you've lost the probe
Very good summary Vicky!
It is the mechanical cleaning rather than any of the chemicals you can buy that will have the most benefit.
The more time you spend with the little brushes, and the better you use them, the higher your chances of keeping your teeth.
So - it follows that using the little brushes before AND after your main toothbrush would be the MOST effective!How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
You may be interseted in this
http://altmedicine.about.com/od/healthconditionsdisease/a/gum_disease.htm
infact Gum disease can be a sign of subclinical scurvy or lack of Vitamin C there are many studies proving its effectiveness.If you take vitamin c you need to take it in divided doses or use a slow release formulation to keep your blood levels at their peak about 2 to 3 grammes per day it is very cheap to buy and has a host of other health benefits so if you get 500mg time release tablests take four to six .
Cheapest I have found is here unless anyone can find any cheaper.
http://www.naturesbestonline.com/category.asp?cat_id=21Are U getting enough Vitamin D in your life!?0 -
Whilst I can't disagree with the above, I would suggest that this is a very rare occurance.
There is always a danger when suggesting supplements as a cure, that people will latch onto them as a way of getting out of the more difficult REAL cure of spending the time required to actually brush the teeth properly. And giving up smoking if they do.
I can only think of 2 patients that I have ever come across in my whole career who have worked at their teeth and made them spotless and continued to have gum problems.
I have seen many patients who have ongoing gum problems, but every single one of them has a large amount of debris building up between their teeth.
And the ones who smoke may as well just agree to dentures early on and save everybody a lot of trouble!!How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
I have recently been to the dentist, my teeth were fine (as ever) but my gums tend to be a problem. I floss religiously each night but the hygeinist says i have a build up between my teeth but at gum level and at the back!!
Any suggestions of what to use ? Floss isnt working (obviously) She said floss should be fine, maybe im doing somethng wrong ?
My worst gum was a 5 if that means anything and that was one right at the back at the top that she had to scrape under the gum to clean (which wasnt very pleasant) all the rest are a 2 or a 3 ??Baby Ice arrived 17th April 2011. Tired.com! :j0
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