Thank you very much, this site is the only one out there that is so personal and your the best. What is bone loss? Does that mean I am going to lose the tooth or the bone in the jaw? With that said I hope this new dentist can help. Is there anything at home we should be doing for resession? I will do the oil pulling I will start it tonight, I wish it was easier to trust dentists, with so many horror stories from bosched up work I dont want to be another one. Thank you again, keeping my fingers crossed for todays visist.
P.s My dad was born and raised in jersey, camden. 1924 I have a soft spot for your state
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Originally Posted by Bryanna
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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