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Does teeth straightening orthodontics like Invisalign cause Periodontal Disease?

I got an electric toothbrush and my gums have shrunk away. Why do my teeth look longer?

Are interdental brushes like TePe Brushes the best ones to use? Or floss?

My Periodontist says I need gum surgery right away. Is this normal? So scared!

Does Waterpik work? I heard it cleans like a water flosser?

I due for a dreaded scale and polish. I find it excruciating. Can I be numbed?

Is it inevitable that you will lose your teeth with gum disease?

What percentage of bone loss is bad?

Is tartar easy to remove from enamel?

Are all gum diseases the same?

Should I get a second opinion?

Can pets get gum disease?

My oral hygiene has always been excellent – so how can it be that I have gum disease?

Do medications like benzodiazepines contribute to having periodontal disease?

Does periodontal disease bacteria move along and attack other teeth even if no tartar?

If I have mobile teeth, does a deep cleaning make it worse or improve?

If I chew Xylitol and use it instead of sugar, it will starve the bad bacteria, right?

Both of my parents have Periodontal Disease. Are there genetic links?

Can children get periodontal disease?

I heard there is a connection between gum disease and other medical conditions?

I had a gum cleaning not long ago, but there is definitely still brown and black on tooth root?

I have a black crown edge which doesn’t look good. Is that normal?

Which type of denture is best for my missing teeth?

Can I get braces after gum disease?

Which electric toothbrush is best?

I am following the advice for at-home care, but my gums are bleeding a lot. It’s horrible. What do I do?

I need a lot of tartar removed and I’m so scared! Is it normal for chunks to break off randomly?

Is an electric toothbrush better than manual? My dentist wasn’t so convinced and said it can cause gum recession?

What can I do to make sure I’m doing the right things at home?

Do herbal remedies or honey help heal gum disease?

What is oil pulling and does it fix gum disease?

I heard Closys mouthwash is the one to use?

Is Chlorhexidine the best mouthwash to use?

Does mouthwash fix gum disease?

I had a gum cleaning and the gum became swollen with pus. Did the bacteria get pushed in?

Is dental scaling dangerous? I heard it can cause heart problems!

What is the difference between Scaling, Root Planing, Root Surface Debridement and Deep Cleans? I’m confused!

My dentist says they will do ‘scaling and root planing’. How often do I need it?

Do you sell the cleaning tools like the hygienist uses?

Does it matter if my dentist or a Periodontist treats me? Is it the same treatment?

My dentist said they will put antibiotics in the pockets around my teeth. Will this cure it?

Will hormones and my menstrual cycle affect my gums? They seem to bleed more?

What is gum disease?

Which x-rays do I need and which are the best ones?

Are pocket depth checks accurate?

I’m starting to get paranoid about bad breath. How do I know if I have gum disease?

What should I do if my gums bleed? Does it mean I have gum disease?

How do I know if my teeth are worth keeping, or whether it is too late?

Can I pull out my teeth early to have implants?

I have loose teeth. Does that mean they are beyond hope?

If my gums bleed, is it definitely gum disease?

When does a tooth with Periodontal Disease need to be pulled?

What are all the numbers my Periodontist was shouting out? They give me palpitations!

I saw my pocket depths chart – what does it mean?

Can’t I just take antibiotics to cure the problem?

Why do there seem to be conflicting opinions on the best way to treat my gum disease?

What can I do to make deep pockets shallower?

What is gingivitis? What is periodontitis? Are they linked?

Will my gum disease be cured?

I have just had my dentist diagnose Periodontal Disease. What happens next? I am terrified of losing my teeth!

My gum recession is so bad and I’m so scared I will lose my teeth. Will they get loose as this continues?

Why do gums recede? Is it only because of gum disease?

I take care of my teeth well. Why do I have gum disease?

It seems obvious that gum disease gets worse with age. So if I’ll lose my teeth anyway, what is the point?

How does gum disease make my teeth loose?

What is a gum pocket? Why does it matter?

What should my pocket scores be?

Since having my deep cleans “root planing” I now have gaps. Will my gums stop receeding and my gaps go away? I feel like they look worse!

What is plaque, anyway?

My gums look and feel healthy. How is it possible for me to have this disease?

My dentist said I have gum disease. But my gums don’t bleed or cause pain? I’m not sure who to trust!

Does tartar and calculus mean the same thing?

What does inflammation mean?

Why do you often say ‘disruption’ of plaque not removal of plaque? What’s the difference?

Could I have caught gum disease from somebody else?

Is gum disease an infection?

Is gum disease common?

What causes periodontitis?

What is periodontal disease? Is it the same as periodontitis?

My hygienist said there is a level of bacteria which is safe. When they’re over the limit, it’s bad. So how do I get tested?

My bite has changed over the last few years. Would this have caused my gum problem?

Is smoking bad for gums?

Does smoking really matter that much?

My Periodontist says quitting smoking cannabis is the only way to keep my teeth. Do I have to quit?

I have been wearing a mask a lot during Covid. My gum disease is worse – it is linked?

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