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Do I have periodontal disease?? |
My hygienist diagnosed me with mild periodontal disease/gingivitis. I wonder how true this is. I used to see the dentist every 6 months for a cleaning. I moved and didn't go again for 3 years. In between this time I have been brushing and flossing. I don't have any symptoms of anything being wrong with my teeth. I have never had a cavity. My teeth are all straight and fine. I don't understand why she refused to give me a cleaning until after the second treatment??! A lot can happen in 3 years. Although you have been brushing & flossing, you probably did not remove all the plaque & tartar below or at the gum line. No one is perfect!Periodontal disease rarely shows obvious signs until the end stages of disease. Periodontal disease and cavities are not the same disease. Periodontal disease is a disease of the gums, bone and periodontal ligament. Cavities are decayed teeth. She can't "clean" diseased teeth and gums. She needs to treat the disease first. With 3 years between cleanings, a lot of plague can build up on your teeth, thus bacteria grows and the gum suffers. Be thankful that you have been diagnosed with mild periodontal disease because there are preventative measures that can be done to turn this around. I can recommend a dental care product line that helped me. If you would like more information, email me at norma_wellness@yahoo.com |
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