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Q: Gum Disease? Help! *icky Mouth Picture Included*

asked by: tmnt005 on September 27th, 2007

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The teeth on the front, bottom of my mouth are difficult to get clean because of how crooked they are. About a month ago I realized my gums were becoming very sensitive and bleeding on occasion. Any pressure put on them at all, and of course when I brush my teeth causes them to bleed. I stepped up on the teeth brushing a bit and have been rinsing my mouth out with salt water, only using mouth wash every now and then as it seems to make things worse. My mouth was feeling and looking better for a while.. until today. I woke up and my gums are swollen, puffy, and bleeding a little. I don't have dental insurance at the moment and can't afford to go to the dentist.. I know this is a case where I need to be seen by a professional but i really cant. Does anyone have any suggestions? Anything at all I can do from home to help solve my problem? Sad

I used the mouth wash last night, is it just a coincidence that when I use it my mouth seems to hate me even more than it did before?

I know this doesn't look pleasant but I thinik it would help for you to be able to see what I am talking about so here's a picture of what they monsters look like today.

Last edited by tmnt005 on September 27th, 2007 08:35 AM; edited 1 time in total

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Marianne0558

replied on September 27th, 2007

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Unfortunately it sounds like you might have gingivitis or periodontal disease. This might require surgery. I would advise just going to the dentist, even without insurance. They can set up a payment plan. But you NEEEEEEED to go. As long as you pay SOMETHING on the bill each month, it can't go into collection or be put on your credit. Also, if it does get put on your credit, medical bills aren't really counted against you when someone is checking your credit out.

tmnt005

replied on September 27th, 2007

New User

Thank you for your quick response, I'll have to see what I can do about making payments.

Marianne0558

replied on September 27th, 2007

Supporter

No problem. I was unable to view the picture you posted though. Usually bleeding gums is associated with gingivitis or periodontal disease. If there is a medical school around, usually they offer care at a discount because your dentist would be a student. It's not a bad idea to look into. There are dentists that supervise what the students are doing as well. If anything, they can tell you what you need to do to fix the problem.

Latisha27

replied on October 23rd, 2007

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Hi i did look at your picture and you have an extremely severe case of gingivitis which can lead to recession of the gums causing your teeth to be mobile and if not taken care of for a long period of time can lead to perio disease and eventually tooth loss, i would get to the dentist as fast as you can DO NOT HESITATE!!

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