gum disease

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  July 15, 2023

  My Gums Are Too Swollen for a Dental Bridge

  My dentist was supposed to take impressions of my mouth this week, but we had to delay it again because my gums and mouth are still swollen after extractions. I had gum disease, and my doctor prescribed an antibiotic before and after the extractions in December. The infection was getting better, then got worse again.…

• February 28, 2020

  Her Dentist seems negligent

  I wanted to get some advice. I had a check up not too long ago and everything was great. However, recently I’ve been having pain in my lower back teeth. It is hard to describe. It feels a bit like someone is pulling on the teeth and then letting go. I have never had a…

• January 6, 2020

  Are dental implants possible for me?

  I haven’t been able to afford dental care for years. Now, I finally have dental insurance. Because of advanced periodontal disease, I’ve lost several teeth. Is it possible for me to get dental implants instead of dentures? Cathy Dear Cathy, Dental implants are the best tooth-replacement option you can get, while dentures have many problems…

• October 14, 2016

  It's been six months and I still have no teeth!

  About six months ago, I decided to try and do something about a couple of my lower front teeth that were loose. After doing some research, I decided that my best option was dental implants, but knew it was going to be very expensive. I started looking around for a doctor who could do affordable…

• February 27, 2015

  Is tooth pain caused from grinding my teeth or something else?

  I’m a teeth grinder at night. I’ve been doing it for as long as I can remember, but up until now everything has been fine with my teeth (at my check-up and cleaning several months ago there were no issues).  But something has changed in the last month or so and I am noticing a…

• January 25, 2013

  How can I tell if I have gum disease?

  How can I tell if I have gum disease? My gums are bleeding. Thanks. Thomas Thomas – The best way to tell if you have gum disease is to see your dentist. Your dentist will examine your teeth and gums to make the determination. Symptoms of gum disease Gums that bleed when you floss or…