Hi Pennye,
I took another look a the x-rays that you emailed to me. Your last molar on the upper right has quite a bit of bone loss as well as recession on the distal (back side) of the tooth. The molar in front of that tooth make have some similar issues. The premolar actually looks better/different on the original x-rays that you sent to me compared to this one recent shot.
With this new dental office, I would ask the hygienist to do a complete periodontal probing and measurements for recession. Ask her to record the probe findings on a perio chart. Numbers under 3 indicate normal pocket depth. The recession numbers should also be recorded on the perio chart and anything more than a #1 is recession. The deeper the pocket number the more likely bacteria gets trapped in there. The larger the recssion number the more root is exposed. Combine deeper pockets with recession on any tooth and that tooth becomes compromised. This charting will indicate the stage and health of your gums and bone.
Make sure you explain your cheek and sinus pain... point to where it hurts... explain what makes it feel better. Your x-rays should be adequate. They would probably only take more if an area is questionable.
Regarding the colgate toothpaste.... I'm not a big fan of fluoride because it is actually a toxic by product of waste. It does offer some temporary topical relief on areas that have recession. But a better alternative would be to use unrefined, organic coconut oil and do what is called an oil pulling. Melt about a tablespoon or less of coconut oil, place it in your mouth and swish it around gently for as long as you can... several minutes would be ideal but that is probably something you would have to work up to. Do not swallow it, spit it out and then brush your teeth as you normally would. Coconut oil has many therapeutic benefits for our overall health.. but it's also great for the health of the gums and teeth.
Yes... I am a true jersey girl ~
) Although I'm not at all like the ones being depicted on the television in some of those absurd reality shows... oye vey!!
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by pennye
HIya, I am going for a 3rd visit tomarrow to a new denal plan, these are the right upper side which has had the horrible sensitivity for a long long time. After my cleaning, not root planing, they acually started to be less sensitive but I have the worst sinuses ever, the summer months are making the right cheek bone hurt and it feels like the teeth roots are hurting. If I sinus rinse it stops that pain, there is so much going back and forth on the needed work, I really hope tomarrow is the day the new dentist gives me a good plan. I will do whatever it takes to stop the sensitivty, what really has me puzzled is when I use colgate toothpaste it makes the gums and teeth calm down,. Do you think a flouride treatment might do me some good? There is no gap between the teeth, there just mean teeth. lol after getting 2 completely different opionions I really hope this new one comes up with an overall good plan, deep cleaning, crowns, ect. I just want my teeth for as long as they'll have me,......Do you have any good ideas on what my questions are to the new dentist? The appt is for an hour with the hygentist, also I had all these xrays lateley I sent them all of them, I shouldnt get anymore right? Thank you for you time jersey girl 
QUOTE=Bryanna;1005040]Hi Pennye,
The film is not labeled but this appears to be your upper right side? On this film the first pre molar looks a bit funky. Could be the angle of the film. Your last two teeth (molars) are in close proximity to your sinus. Is there a deep pocket on the last molar between it and the tooth in front of it?
Are these teeth hurting or are they sensitive to temperature? What does your dentist say about this xray?
Bryanna |
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