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Long in the tooth

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Grannyjacq1 Tue 02-Mar-21 11:11:54

A recent (long overdue because of Covid) NHS dental checkup revealed peridontal pockets, which clearly need attention to prevent future problems. I saw a wonderful new dentist, who was extremely thorough. I have been prescribed a special toothpaste, have booked an appointment with the hygienist and have bought a variety of interspace brushes (one an attachment for electric toothbrush) and tepe brushes as my first weapons in my war. Just wondered if anyone else had had these diagnosed, and if so, how easy/possible it is to reverse the damage / repair the gums?

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Chestnut Tue 02-Mar-21 15:38:07

I think they will improve if you don't smoke and keep cleaning between the teeth rather than just brushing. I find a water flosser is brilliant for removing food particles and less of a pain than the little brushes. There was a thread about water flossers a while back.

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LadyBella Tue 02-Mar-21 15:46:46

I agree about a water flosser. They're brilliant. However, my hygienist says it isn't the gums, it's the bone loss. Not sure what this is, but my teeth are becoming loose and eventually I will need dentures. I think as we get older, depending on our genetic make-up, it's just a matter of time.

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Marydoll Tue 02-Mar-21 15:59:27

I have a water flosser and use interdental brushes, due to RA and Sjogrens syndrome to try and prevent gum disease. I also see the hygienist every three months to help keep problems at bay.
I too use prescription toothpaste.
Try and stick with your regime. I have just lost a front tooth, no decay, it just died, because I have had no dental appointments due to shielding.

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