Do you floss before or after brushing?
Which is the right way to brush/floss to maximize cleaning? Avoid cavities? Avoid gum disease?
Whos job is it to decide regular cleaning or gingivitis cleaning?
I had to change dentists due to insurance. I went to this dentist office and had ALOT of problem. They charged me 120.00 for a filling when my insurance covers 100% and charged me for x-rays even though im covered at 100%. Before I had anymore work done I immed. changed to another office... They charged me 25.00 for copies of xrays BUT only gave me ONE xray!!
Itook care of all of the above with the office manager... here my next problem.
I had a cleaning done at this crapshoot and the hygentist told me I needed a ginivitis cleaning and she was not going to note it cause it would cost alot more. She was ROUGH!!!!! i told her it hurt and she said its supposed to! anyway I have gaps in my teeth that were NOT there before and a lower incisor is now loose!!!!!!!! I do not have gum disease and there is noooo decay in this tooth... I called the office manager and she told me to write a letter to the corp office.
WHOS dutie is it to determine what cleaning is nec? =( my tooth is loose and its her fault!
Can having gingivitis or periodontal disease give you heart problems?
I have had bleeding gums for over 4 years and my teeth are suffering. I'm pretty sure that I read somewhere that the plaque can travel through your blood stream and end up getting stuck in your veins, causing heart problems, even a heart attack. Do you think this is true? Gum disease runs in my family and I'm just terrified of the dentist. Are there any home remedies to get me through until I save up enough money to go to the dentist?
When I floss, piece of my teeth break off, I can't floss. So, I got a water pik. But they still bleed profusely. I guess I'll be a 33 year old with dentures...EEEEK!!!! Thank you for your answers!!!
Understanding Gum Disease
Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. Learn the three stages of the disease, what to watch for and simple preventive techniques.
Best toothpaste and mouthwash to fight off gum disease?
I know its important to get the periodontal cleanings, but after the cleanings what toothpaste and mouthwash can assist with the healing, and possible prevention of another bout with gum disease?
canker sores when brushing teeth?
i have 2 canker sores in my mouth and everytime i brush my teeth they burn like hell!! it makes me not want to brush my teeth at all. is there a way i can brush without the sores burning like crazy!
i don't have gum disease!! i went to the dentist a week ago, and my mouth is fine. it's the toothpaste that makes my sores burn.