Gum Disease - How can you stop it?!
Question: Gum Disease - How can you stop it.?
I have been told by my dentist that I have gum disease. I am a smoker and he has told me in no uncertain terms that I need to stop smoking. Apart from this is there any other way that I can stop it in it's tracks. I have used Corsodyl mouthwash but from what my dentist says it doesn't appear to be having much of an effect. Is stopping smoking the only way to stop me losing my teeth.? also my old dentist always used to ask me if I was heavy with my toothbrush. Could this have something to do with it.?Health Question & Answer
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As soon as a person opens there mouth, I can tell if they smoke. Nasty smoke residue builds up on corners and, MOST AWFULLY, in huge piles right behind the front teeth. Brushing DOES NOT brush away cigarette smoke because it hardens into plaque.
It's detrimental to your oral health to smoke and you are foolish to not head his warning. We don't have the "smoke talk" with every smoker who walks into the office, so consider yourself.... lucky.? Or just really in need of serious help.
Quitting smoking is hard, but you will be so proud of yourself once you are on the other side. I know because I've had to quit! Be strong and DO NOT BACK DOWN!!
Your teeth are on the outside, what do you think is going on inside.? I've witnessed a million cleanings and none is as awful as the heavy smoker. There is blood everywhere! Black blood! I see blood and barf all day, but that is truly gross.Health Question & Answer
It's detrimental to your oral health to smoke and you are foolish to not head his warning. We don't have the "smoke talk" with every smoker who walks into the office, so consider yourself.... lucky.? Or just really in need of serious help.
Quitting smoking is hard, but you will be so proud of yourself once you are on the other side. I know because I've had to quit! Be strong and DO NOT BACK DOWN!!
Your teeth are on the outside, what do you think is going on inside.? I've witnessed a million cleanings and none is as awful as the heavy smoker. There is blood everywhere! Black blood! I see blood and barf all day, but that is truly gross.Health Question & Answer
I have lost several back teeth due to gum disease and what finally got rid of it was a combination of three things. Several appointments with the Hygienist for deep cleaning (below the gum line - quite painful but effective). I bought a new electric toothbrush and used Retardex toothpaste and mouthwash. I haven't had any problems now for about four years. Stopping smoking would also help and with benefit your health as a whole. Yes, being heavy handed when brushing can make gums recede allowing bacteria below the gum line.Health Question & Answer
Try soaking your mouth WithH2O2 - 3% as buy from store.
Each use: Rinse mouth with plain water, may also use tooth brush, throughly rinsing the mouth, before starting program.to break up pockets of bacteria, throughly rinsing the mouth, before starting program.
Start with H2O2 dilute with plain water
say 50/50, gradually work up to full strength.
Hold the Hydrogen Proxide (H2O2) in the mouth several minutes each time.
You should be able to feel like needles pulsatung in the gums, as the oxygen penitrates the gum surface. Continue this at least twice a day.
Doing this til next appointment with your dentist, I beleive you will have very postive results.
Another thing can do: Instead of commercial toothpaste;
Mix together Baking Soda with 3% H2O2 (small batch, as need for the brushing), may wish to add a drop of flavor, essential oil, to take the bland taste away.
Nothing inthis formula will harm you in any way.Health Question & Answer
Each use: Rinse mouth with plain water, may also use tooth brush, throughly rinsing the mouth, before starting program.to break up pockets of bacteria, throughly rinsing the mouth, before starting program.
Start with H2O2 dilute with plain water
say 50/50, gradually work up to full strength.
Hold the Hydrogen Proxide (H2O2) in the mouth several minutes each time.
You should be able to feel like needles pulsatung in the gums, as the oxygen penitrates the gum surface. Continue this at least twice a day.
Doing this til next appointment with your dentist, I beleive you will have very postive results.
Another thing can do: Instead of commercial toothpaste;
Mix together Baking Soda with 3% H2O2 (small batch, as need for the brushing), may wish to add a drop of flavor, essential oil, to take the bland taste away.
Nothing inthis formula will harm you in any way.Health Question & Answer
my sister was told by her dentist that she had been over zealous with the brushing and had taken some of the enamel off her teeth ,so that could be part of the problem , she was told to use a soft to medium brush and sensitive toothpaste,stopping smoking will help and it save you a fortune too..Health Question & Answer
when you brush your teeth. ( if you do ) brush your gums aswell. you should stop smoking aswell because it ruins your gums and makes them weeker against disease.Health Question & Answer
i was told there is no way of stopping it, it's just gonna slowly rot all your teeth away.
but i dont know if its true.
and i also think its genetic...Health Question & Answer
but i dont know if its true.
and i also think its genetic...Health Question & Answer