Question about gum disease?
I am 33 years old, and I think I'm losing my teeth.
I brush, floss, and use mouthwash twice a day, every day, religiously, yet my gums look very bad. They are extremely receded and now I am feeling like my teeth are "shifting." I don't understand what's going on. How can someone who is so persistant about good oral health have this problem? Could this be hereditary? I know my family has a lot of tooth issues. My concern is that I don't want to have my teeth pulled. I think I'm way too young for that.
Here's my main question: Are my teeth salvagable even though they are feeling like they are getting loose or shifting? I know implants are outrageously expensive and I don't want teeth I can remove (aka dentures). Any info on teeth and gum issues here would be helpful. Thanks
Did you know this about toothbrushes?
I went for my six month check up today. This is a new dentist who has been practicing in my neighborhood for 33 years with his Dad.
He was very informative, giving me hygiene tips during the cleaning.
The enamel near my gumline is being worn away because I use a firm toothbrush! All these years, I thought they were teh good ones to use. He told me to use the soft or extra soft, because they won't erode the enamel and they are more pliable so they can get in the nooks and crannies.
Go figure!