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Gum Disease & Periodontal Health
Share experiences, tips, and advice related to preventing, diagnosing, and managing gum disease and periodontal issues to maintain healthy gums and overall oral health.
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Can an alcohol-free rinse help without drying out irritated gums?
When gum-related breath persists, what should I look for in an alcohol-free mouth rinse? I’m curious whether alcohol content or particular active ingredients can make dryness or irritation…
A lower periodontal-maintenance fee may not cover the same visit
What do you ask when comparing fees for periodontal maintenance? A lower quote is hard to judge if one visit includes gum measurements and cleaning, while another has…
Could a gum graft change a veneer’s planned edge?
When gum recession affects the appearance of a tooth being considered for a veneer or bonding, how do dentists decide which treatment should come first? I’m especially curious…
Deep cleaning vs. gum graft: which helped your gums more?
Had receding gums for a while and my dentist gave me two options - deep cleaning or a gum graft. I went with the deep cleaning first (honestly,…
What does a tooth-splinting fee usually cover?
When comparing estimates for splinting a loose tooth during periodontal treatment, is the fee usually per tooth or for splinting several teeth together? I’d also like to know…
What should a periodontal treatment estimate include for someone with diabetes?
A quote for periodontal treatment can be hard to compare if it lists only the procedures. For someone with diabetes, should the estimate also spell out whether communication…
Weirdest thing that helped me after gum surgery
Here's a random fact: apparently, eating cold, soft foods like yogurt or even a little ice cream can actually help with swelling and comfort after gum surgery. I…
Breath odor lingering after gum treatment
If gum symptoms improve after periodontal treatment but breath odor continues, what can an exam tell you about whether gum pockets are still contributing? How are pocket depths…
deep cleaning at dentist: numbing gel vs. local anesthetic
Got a deep cleaning coming up (scaling and root planing, ugh) and I'm debating between just using numbing gel or going for the full local anesthetic shot. Anyone…
Surprised by how much gum health affects diabetes and heart issues
Saw an article the other day that said people with gum disease are way more likely to have trouble managing diabetes and even have a higher risk for…
