Question about gingivitis/periodontal disease?

I'm 17 years old. I didn't practice good dental hygeine when I was younger but now I do. I was at the dentist a couple months ago and he said that my gums were inflamed, which I guess means that I have gingivitis. My gums don't bleed though, which I assume is good. He said that brushing and flossing should improve my gums. However, I noticed that when I was looking in the mirror that if I put pressure on my teeth, it looks like they move very slightly. The movement is barely noticeable, and I can only see it when I look in the mirror. Is this normal? How serious is it? Seriously, this is all that I think about all day and before I go to sleep at night. I cant enjoy anything anymore and I can't even look foward to college next year because i'm afraid some of my teeth are gonna fall out. My teeth dont feel loose when I eat or anything, it just looks like they move when I push them hard. Is it too late to prevent tooth loss? I'm really scared about this.

I Had serious Periodontal disease about one month ago and I am still getting treatment for it. The best thing you can do is see a dental hygienist so they can do a prophylaxsis (deep cleaning) or deep scaling. Im not sure if these are the same thing but I know for sure that It was done to me and my gums are much better but I need go back every 3 months for a deep cleaning. Also ask them If they can give you Chlorehexidine (its an oral rinse which helps a lot!!) and its only by Prescription. Please take care of it as soon as you can.

All teeth move a little. Don't freak out. If your teeth didn't have some slight movement, then braces wouldn't be able to work. It sounds like your dentist might have caught your gingivitis in good time. Just floss and brush and you should be fine. I am sure he would have said something was wrong when he did his examination

Your teeth are probably "moving" because of said inflammation. Your toothbrush may also be too hard- check with your hygienist or dentist. If your gums are still inflamed, your technique may be incorrect. Either can show you how to properly practice good oral hygiene, as poor brushing or flossing technique may be the culprit. Diet is also a major factor in oral health, and if you are as concerned as described, you need to speak with your dentist or hygienist to truly put your mind at ease- they will explain all of the dynamics to you and pertaining to you and your medical/dental history.

go and see a periodontist, gum health is their specialty. They have the training and tools to asess and treat whatever stage your periodontal disease is in. You have probably heard about the link between gum inflamation and heart disease, a study just released found a link between gum disease and pancreatic cancer.

You poor thing worrying about this! Teeth 'give' slightly in the socket to withstand pressures of biting, chewing etc. As for gum inflammation without bleeding or other symptoms, this can caused by many things, including certain food, toothpaste/ mouthwash etc, if you are still worried do go back to your dentist and mention the gums, but I think it'll be fine. Good luck at college.