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Originally Posted by dahlek
2nd opinion [get 2-4 names] and see a periodontist...That is a GUM GUY! Does nothing but.. Even if you've an abcess which your dentist treats. Gum infections especially among the immune compromised are very dangerous. This is not meant to scare you, just to be aware that things could get worse. Therefore you have to be your own advocate and search for the specialists who deal with that corner of your multiple problem world. Having had 'scaling' done by my dentist's ofc and a periodontal office-well- the perio office really does THE JOB hands down.
I've learned from my dentist that many of their patients on anti-epileptic drugs develop rapid tooth decay and gum problems.. I've been using and use diligently the Oral-B rotating tooth brush and have now been told to use the Water-Pik as I don't brush well [can't floss-due to no finger feeling], To keep as much evil bacteria as possible at bay. I just wish I had enuf room on the bathroom sink for all the 'rechargable' things! At this point What's one more?
Melody- Yes!!! The topical number stuff is great! - I marvel that I get a different flavor each time! Sure beats the gag/splutter into the tech's face. -j
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Thank you for the spur in the right direction. Luckily my dentist made an appointment for a consult with a periodontist, and I was so happy to hear that a consult is free.
I am sure that what you wrote must be true about gum infections. I just had no idea there was something wrong under my gums. (It weirds me out to think about it.)
I know I'm a bit of a drone on the B12, but I did have a lot less plaque after I had a higher B12 level, after I began having B12 replacement. Do you take much Methylcobalamin? (that's the active form)
I didn't see any plaque... I just never guessed it was totally under my gums where they grew over my implants. Weirds me out. (I'm assuming that's what's caused the bone loss aroung the implants.)
Thank you so much for writing... I need to stop feeling so weirded out over this. Thank you!