Can gum disease be cured?

[dangerousedd 10]

You don't have to be referred but the wait is aprox 4 months go to reception to register they will then get in touch with you by post with an appointment

 

seems your right if you want to be seen by a student you don't need to be referred only if you need a specialist do you need to be referred afaik.

 

 

http://www.sth.nhs.uk/our-hospitals/charles-clifford-dental-hospital

 

"Free Dental Care

 

The Charles Clifford Dental Hospital is offering free routine dental treatment to hundreds of people in Sheffield.

 

The treatments will be performed by trainee dentists and hygiene therapy students from the University of Sheffield, School of Clinical Dentistry.

 

All work will be closely supervised by experienced dentists, consultants or hygienists and therapists and after an initial assessment appointment, further straightforward treatments could be offered

 

Before we can accept you for this service:

•You must not be under going a course of treatment with a local dentist.

•Understand that treatment will take longer

•Must be available in office hours

•Understand that all treatment dates are dictated by student availability

"

[cgksheff 44]

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I go to the hygienist every six months, and the dentist the same.

 

The last visit to the dentist, he clean some plaque and said they were fairly clean.

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So what did they advise when you asked them about this problem?

[El Cid 212]

So what did they advise when you asked them about this problem?

 

They give the standard advice of teeth cleaning, mouthwash and flossing.

 

It seems to me that its like having a cold, there are loads of remedies sold, but nothing will actually cure a cold.

[WasThatWise 10]

I recommend the use of interdental brushes as well as flossing they remove a lot of the food particles left between teeth.

[Berberis 10]

Can gum disease be cured?

 

I see all the claims, toothpaste, mouth wash etc; I dont seem to be getting anywhere.

I use an electric toothbrush twice per day, would three times be better.

My diet has changed, I try to avoid sticky foods, I am trying not to snack.

 

I have read that teeth can regenerate, has anyone managed that?

 

Have you tried Corsodyl?

[PeteMorris 10]

I have read that you are not meant to use it 24/7

 

Its a couple of years ago, when I had a different dentist, and she woke me up to the danger of my gum disease.

I guess I am much improved since those days, I did brush my teeth, but I needed a double visit at the hygienist to clean my teeth.

I go to the hygienist every six months, and the dentist the same.

 

The last visit to the dentist, he clean some plaque and said they were fairly clean.

But it seems I am still on a downward slope, I did over indulge over Christmas, I must try to do better from now on.

I keep changing my dental routine, because I am unsure what is best.

I had a ordinary electric brush, then I bought one with a little round head, because I heard they were better; not sure.

 

The page I linked earlier says to use Corsodyl for 30 days, twice a day....Oh and I'd definitely go for an electric toothbrush...They're far more effective than the ordinary ones.

 

http://www.corsodyl.co.uk/treat-gum-disease/

[Jacktari 10]

Gum disease can be awful

 

a bloke I knew went to the dentist, who told him - 'The teeth are alright, but the gums will have to out'

 

Sorry about that

[mafya 243]

I have used this product (Corsodyl) for the treatment of gum disease. It seems to work fine. It's not cheap however. But I get mine from a well known cash and carry, so it's a 'lot' cheaper than the high street version and twice the size.

 

http://www.corsodyl.co.uk/treat-gum-disease/treat-products/?gclid=CNLVqKW-ztECFQ-3Gwod_QcF2Q#treatment-mouthwash

 

I do too, it's a place beginning with c and ending with o.

[spats 10]

I have gum disease. Good dental hygiene is essential. Soft brushes (they don't erode the gums), flossing & use of interdental brushes to get the minute pieces of food out from between your teeth & Listerine Gum treatment mouthwash seem to keep it under control. My Dentist also advises salt water mouthwashes every day. This works well, particularly at times when my gums are bad. On a not so positive note, bad gums are also an inherited problem & it is the number one cause of tooth loss. Unfortunately, despite all my efforts, my teeth have started to "move" and several are now loose

[El Cid 212]

The page I linked earlier says to use Corsodyl for 30 days, twice a day....Oh and I'd definitely go for an electric toothbrush...They're far more effective than the ordinary ones.

 

http://www.corsodyl.co.uk/treat-gum-disease/

 

I do need to get into a better routine, maybe try this.

 

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Unfortunately, despite all my efforts, my teeth have started to "move" and several are now loose

 

On my last visit, he took an xray and I bit on a piece of lead/plastic, it hurt, I hadn't noticed it before.

[El Cid 212]

Watching Angela Rippons latest TV program today, they did a small scientific survey that showed flossing had very little benefit, but using inter-dental bushes had a large effect in reducing dental bacteria.

[apelike 10]

Watching Angela Rippons latest TV program today, they did a small scientific survey that showed flossing had very little benefit, but using inter-dental bushes had a large effect in reducing dental bacteria.

 

There was some publication a while ago which said exactly the same about flossing. I have a cheap solution.. use some dilute hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash as it works very well.