I once read that like one in 20 people don’t brush their teeth properly and have gum disease. Im just wondering how many people suffer from gum disease in the world what are the statistics?

Thanks for answering?

My gumline had receded a noticeable level and the teeth now looks longer. What can I do to restore my gumline back to where it was?

Also I hadn’t been to the dentist in 5 years (mostly because I don”t have dental insurance) and finally went last week to a dental school to get x-rays and cleaning done by a supervised student. They looked at the x-ray films and told me I have periodontal (gum) disease. My premolar and molar pockets measured between 4mm-5mm with one 6mm and one 8mm pocket around the first molar on top left. They treated it with a scaling and rooting planning treatment(deep cleaning). Now my entire mouth feels much healthier. My gums don’t bleed anymore and my mouth even taste better. I was told that if I did my homework (daily efficient brushing and flossing) and had regular dental checkups then the disease can be arrested and my gums will heal and attach again making the pockets smaller. Their bigger concern was the 8mm pocket which they are referring me to a specialist for. I made an appointment with one the next day but the appointment isn’t for another 4 weeks. Do you think the specialist list can do anything for my disease? I would like to keep all my teeth. I have promised myself I will brush and floss daily along with using mouthwash and have regular visits with my dentist from now on.

I always hear that tobacco smokers have a greater risk of developing many different dental and mouth problems. I realize that smoking stains the teeth brownish yellow and causes bad breath(besides causing many serious diseases), but how exactly does it lead to tooth problems like causing cavities and gum disease? Please note, I am a non-smoker, but some people in my family smoke. Does the same go for marijuana smokers, or only tobacco smokers?

I have not been feeling well and I’m trying to explore if my symptoms could be related to gum disease. I am a diabetic and have other health problems. My symptoms are difficult to define, but include: shakyness or a type of tremor right when I wake up in the am, naucea, cold sweats. Can symptoms like this be related to gum disease or cavities?

okay so today i saw my dad’s teeth while he was brushing his teeth so i waa\s wondering is anything wrong because i always see him picking it with a toothpick. so i went up to him and ask whats wrong and he said nuthing and i just saw a glance that is teeth are turning black staring from the bottom of the teeth and seem to be spreading. i wanted to check his gum also but he woulnd’t let me.(check is it turning black) and i think he has gum disease i relly want to help him but my dad is really stubborn he dont want to pay to go to the dentist so he can save for me and 4 of my other sibling for school. i feel really bad because he always do whats best for us and never really care about himself. how can i help him fight its gum disease? and he also smoke. please help.

my friend doesn’t have very good gums. she called me and told me she just ate, then went to brush her teeth and saw a ‘bubble’ on her gum, just right under her tooth…. is it gum disease and can it be treated without going to the dentist?

I recently noticed that some of my teeth are loose (I have all of my permenent teeth) and today noticed that the gums on my bottom set of teeth look inflamed and are a little sore, but the gums on my top set of teeth are okay, they’re light pink. I am really afraid that I have gum disease, is their a way I could stop it like brushing my teeth more, from 2 times a day to 3, or using a new toothbrush (my toothbrush it only about a couple months old)?

my cousin has gum disease and he had all his teeth pulled. he smokes though, but my brother keeps bugging him and telling him that he gonna die because he has an disease. so i dont know much about this i ask yall.

My dad has had gum disease for 5 years now. He is from Vietnam and you know, naturally doesn’t have great teeth like Americans do, and does not go to the dentist anymore. I am very worried and curious as to when this will affect the heart. Please help

Why do people have gum disease? Is that possible from kissing or something like sexual transit?

My gumline is receding, but I have none of the symptoms of gum disease. My gums don’t hurt, they don’t bleed, they’re not discolored (I don’t think) and they’re not inflamed, but they’re receding anyways. I’ve tried using a softer toothbrush, I’ve tried flossing more than twice a day (after any time I eat) and I’ve tried using mouthwash, but stopped because I thought it was making things worse.

I’d really like to not have my teeth fall out. Is there anything I can do?

What type of gum disease causes bone loss and how is it treated?

ok u know how you have those pockets when u have gum disease? is there anyway to not have any pockets besides having any type of surgery, instead a nonsurgical thing? or somethin else? please help i will go to the dentist, but i dont want surgery!
ok if theres no way, how much does the surgery cost, and wat is it called?
please more answers!!!!

Does anyone know what is the best way to treat gum disease?

can you get that gum disease when they’re red and bleeding out of a kiss?

if i have gum disease will i automatically lose teeth?

I just went to the dentist recently…. no cavities, yes!! But the doc says I have bacterias in my gum which can cause gum disease and lead to bigger problem. He recommend that I get my gums a deep cleaning??? Anyway, my appointment is set to 2 weeks from now and Im just very scare becuase I never had a deep cleaning before?? does anyone know what they’re going to do or what they mean by deep cleaning my gums???

The last time I went to the dentist they said that if I didn’t start brushing really good that I could develop gum disease. Tomorrow is my next appointment and unfortunately I haven’t done that good of a job. For the past week or so I’ve been brushing my gums really good but they hurt a lot. Do I have to worry a bunch about it? Can it be reversed if I brush a lot more? What will they most likely do?

ok so i am convinced that i have gum disease

i am wondering that if i brush my teeth and gums, is it possible that my gums will heal back to how they were naturally? or will they at least stop erasing?

just as long as i can keep my gums safe enough to hold my teeth, i really do not want to lose them

I didn’t say I had gum disease I’m just trying to avoid it.

So I went to see my dentist recently and he said my teeth were perfect except at the back I had a tiny bit of gum disease and with careful brushing of the back teeth they would be fine.

But I read in an internet article that gum disease greatly increases risk of tongue cancer? I made sure I really brushed my teeth this morning, and they bled a bit, which I know is ok, but I am just worried if it doesn’t go away… should I worry or am I being silly? Any tips on making gum disease disappear faster?

Even if i could see a dentist i cant afford the treatment. Is their and home remedies or ways to control the disease from home?

Will milk help or hurt my gums?

Please Help!!
My gums are red and have pockets, or if i don’t have gum disease, could i have very sensitive gums?

My gums on some teeth are receding, I cant see a dentist but if i could i could not afford the procedure to end gum disease. But I brush my teeth 2 times a day as well as flossing and mouthwash. How did i get it in the first place? Help with any home remedies or ways to slow down the progress. PLEASE HELP
Im on antibiotics to try to stop it but i don’t know if they will help

I have a gum disease which is painful under pressure to my gum. I originally thought it was gingivitus but there’s a brown dot on the gum underneath one of my teeth. what type of gum disease is this?

I have gum disease and am trying to get rid of it now. I am brushing and flossing about four times a day now but my mom also proposed I put salt on it. After doing that, my gums don’t bleed as much anymore, but they hurt so much more. Is salt something used to help treat gum disease or am I just agitating it?