Recently diagnosed w/starting periodontal disease, assuming i brush and floss twice daily, approximately how?

long do you think it would take for the pockets around my teeth which are 4's to
"fill" back up for the most part and my teeth to become less loose due to the pockets filling up? i just started using an oral b braun 7000 twice daily and flossing twice daily as well three days ago. also fitted for a mouth guard for bruxism at night.

The goal of periodontal treatment is to control any infection that exists and to halt progression of the disease. Treatment options involve home care that includes healthy eating and proper brushing and flossing, non-surgical therapy that controls the growth of harmful bacteria and, in more advanced cases of disease, surgery to restore supportive tissues.

Although brushing and flossing are equally important, brushing eliminates only the plaque from the surfaces of the teeth that the brush can reach. Flossing, on the other hand, removes plaque from in between the teeth and under the gumline. Both should be used as part of a regular at-home, self-care treatment plan. Some dentists also recommend specialized toothbrushes, such as those that are motorized and have smaller heads, which may be a more effective method of removing plaque than a standard toothbrush.

John J. Golski, D.D.S., a Frederick, Md., periodontist, says that the rationale behind flossing is not "just to get the food out." From the periodontal standpoint, Golski says, "You're flossing to remove plaque--the real culprit behind gum disease," adding that proper brushing and flossing techniques are critical.

During a typical checkup your dentist or dental hygienist will remove the plaque and tartar from above and below the gumline of all your teeth. If you have some signs of gingivitis, your dentist may recommend that you return for future cleanings more often than twice a year. Your dentist may also recommend that you use a toothpaste or mouth rinse that is FDA-approved for fighting gingivitis.



According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), researchers have uncovered potential links between periodontal disease and other serious health conditions. In people with healthy immune systems, the influx of oral bacteria into the bloodstream is usually harmless. But under certain circumstances, the CDC says, the microorganisms that live in the human mouth can cause problems elsewhere in the body "if normal protective barriers in the mouth are breached."

If you have diabetes, for example, you are at higher risk of developing infections such as periodontal disease. These infections can impair the body's ability to process or use insulin, which may cause your diabetes to be more difficult to manage. Diabetes is not only a risk factor for periodontal disease, but periodontal disease may make diabetes worse.

However, the CDC cautions that there is not enough evidence to conclude that oral infections actually cause or contribute to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other serious health problems. More research is underway to determine whether the associations are causal or coincidental.

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I'm not a dentist but I did have pockets on a couple teeth.
Pockets will not go away by themselves. You need to see
a periodontist now and follow his/hers advice.
A surgical procedure to fix the pockets and save the tooth
is usually necessary. Otherwise the tooth will eventually
just fall out.
Good luck.

I don't know hun, but this site may help?

That is a tough question to answer, (how LONG)
I had a complete periodontal upper and lower done about 41 years ago I am now 76 and have not been diagnosed with the disease sence. But I do go to the dentist 2 a year, my wisdom teeth have been removed almost as long. The teeth I have now are all my own, I am missing 2 lower jaw bone teeth, On 23 of October the dentist is going to make a repair job on the missing teeth.
I would say see the dentest 2 times a year and brush often. By the way SODA or POP (coca cola, pepsi, soft drinks are bad for your teeth.

99CLOUD99 has composed an excellent answer.

I hope you archived this answer for future use, 99.

Obviously you are aware of what is going on in your mouth, which is great. If you don't have anything over a four, then you are not in too bad of shape. You are in a great place to keep it from hopefully progessing. Brushing and FLOSSING everyday is the key to keeping periodontal disease from progressing. Also ideally you should be seeing your dentist/hygienist four times a year so they can stay on top of this. You also say that you were fitted for a mouth guard for bruxing at night. The constant pressure and trauma to your teeth from bruxing can in fact be part of the cause for periodontal disease as well. When you are putting that much pressure on your teeth at night then you are putting pressure on the periodontal ligament and the bone that holds your teeth in. This much force and pressure at times other than when you are eating can cause so much trauma to the PDL and bone that over time your teeth can loosen up from all of the constant pressure. So you have a double whammy to deal with. You must keep your dental homecare routine up and wear your nightguard to keep your periodontal disease from progressing and getting worse. While your gum tissue can tighten up due to the fact that they are not inflammed and infected, you can never regain any of the bone levels that were intially lost. There are treatments with bone grafting for people with very severe bone loss, but it might not always work. As long as you follow your dentists and hygienists instructions and stay on top of your brushing and flossing routine, and wear your nightguard, then you should be fine. Your homecare is now a life long commitment if you want to keep your teeth and your periodontal disease from progressing. As for clouds answer, I agree well put.