Separation of the gum from teeth
123444
Gingivitis is the first stage of periodontal disease and fortunately it is reversible.  The first thing you need to do is see your dentist for a cleaning to remove tarter which you cannot remove yourself and also to have an exam done to make sure you do not have a more advanced stage of periodontal disease and to check for any decay or other problems.  You need to make sure you maintain good oral hygiene by brushing 2-3 times per day and flossing at least once per day.  Also make sure you see your dentist every 6 months for regular exams and cleanings.
488381
Sure - very possible.  Teeth don't like trauma - the only part of the tooth that is alive is the nerve (or pulp).  WHen it dies, bacteria begin to build up inside the tooth.  Eventually it will destroy the apex (or tip of the root) and begin destroying the bone around the tooth.  When enough pressure builds up, a pimple like sore will show up on the gum tissue near the root of the tooth.  It will (hopefully) pop allowing the pressure to escape and the puss flow into the patient's mouth.  (yea - I know it's gross, but I couldn't think of a better way to say it). \nBad breath is usually caused by bacteria.  In this case, the bacteria inside and around the decaying pulp (nerve) of the damaged tooth is what smells.  To reso,ve the issue, the nerve must be removed.  In very late stages of this process, the tooth may be too far gone and unsavable.  Better to treat as soon as possible to avoid damaging the jaw bone, surrounding teeth, and possibly even a systematic (whole body) infection due to increased bacteria count.\n\nIf she does need to remove the tooth, there are great replacements available.  We can use a partial denture - which was more pobular in the past or with low income people.  Or you could use a bridge with is a fixed in place semi-permemant solution that looks like real teeth!\n\nHappy Thanksgiving - and happy eats!
515738
a full mouth scale is where the dentist or hygienist  will scale below the gum line where you have calculus built up. calculus acts like a splinter would to our skin, the area stays inflamed and irritated resulting in bone loss and can progress into periodontal disease. the scaling will get all the surfaces of your teeth's enamel nice and smooth again. rinse with salt water afterwards to help everything get nice and pink again. remember to floss and brush at the gumline to help prevent this from happening again. it takes a little extra time to do this right when its gone to long beyween cleanings so hopefully next time you will be ready for a regular cleaning. good luck.
608907
Tooth paste, it dries it out.
92787
It depends on how extensive the damage is. But chances are good that you may need root canal therapy. (It isn't bad. I've had them... even have watched with a mirror.) If you're really scared, go to a dentist that specializes in patients who are fearful. You can get tranquilizers, gas, or other treatments that make the treatment almost painless. The longer you let it go, the more involved the treatment. If the tooth gets to the point where it has to be pulled, then you have to get a bridge to fill the gap so your other teeth won't move around. So that's even more work. \n\nReally, the best thing is to get it taken care of right away. Get it checked first. The dentist probably won't do the work during that first visit, anyway. But at least you will find out what you are up against.
216540
Hey I feel your pain! Had mine removed last fall.  For the first few days I just ate food I didn't have to chew so I didn't get food stuck in the wounds - yogurt, etc.  Also, and this is important!--  Ask your dentist's office for a special thing that looks like a clear plastic little syringe - you fill it with water and spray into your wounds to clean them.  That helped me a lot!feel better soon, good luck! :)
90405
It is possible for a piece of the root tip to break off and there is the possibility that it was left.  See your dentist so he or she can take x-rays to determine what exactly is going on.  An oral surgeon is generally very thourough so this is not extremely common.
370830
I have a couple of concerns about this rubber band technique:\n1. The question has not been asked as to why you have a gap. Some conditions, such as gum problems, will be made worse by this technique.\n2. There is a risk that the rubber will slide under the gums and go down the roots. This will lead to irreversible damage to the bone supporting the teeth. Be VERY careful that this doesn't happen. I have seen this happen with a standard rubber band, and there's no real difference here.\n3. The results may not be permanent because the teeth may move back after you remove the rubber. And if you keep doing this over and over again in this uncontrolled manner, you may cause long-term damage.\nAs they always say, "If it looks too good to be true, it probably is."
432180
IN DENTISTRY THERE IS A PHENOMENON CALLED MESIAL DRIFT. WHAT THIS MEANS IS THAT TEETH DENT TO SLOWLY DRIFT TO THE CENTER OF THE MOUTH WHEN THERE IS A SPACE BETWEEN THE TEETH. TEETH DO NOT EVER MOVE TO THE REAR OF THE MOUTH.\nYOU  DIDN'T SAY WHY THIS TOOTH NEEDED TO REMOVED IN THE FIRST PLACE.
495114
Probably a cavity. Yes cavities do occur on the gumline, and no it is not dried blood from a rotting tooth! The other possibilities are: poppy seed, piece of pepper from dinner last night, or just staining.
394584
wisdom teeth are nothing but the 3rd molars , and is the last tooth to be errupted in the mouth , it erupts between the age of 17 - 21 years , not every person needs to to be pulled out , it depends whether the wisdom tooth has got suffiecient space for errupting in the space provided by your jaw , when ever there is insufficient space the wisdom tooth gets impacted and gives u pain and some times sweeling and infection of gums around the partly errupted wisdom tooth which is called pericorinitis . so the persons in which wisdom has got impacted, should get their tooth to be extracted .\n\n it doesn't fall out or exfoliate itself as its not a milk tooth , its a permanent tooth which errupts at age of 17 - 21
98499
Yes, expensive things such as braces, crowns and veneers will definitely do the trick... but if it is indeed a small diastema (gap) then it's highly possible to close it with tooth colored fillings (or bondings)... speak to your dentist about this.
427670
THIS COULD BE SIMPLY NON-SURGICAL OR SURGICAL DEPENDING ON WHAT YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES ARE. TREATMENT FOR PERIODONTAL DISEASE INVOLVES WITH REMOVING THE CALCULUS (HARDENED TATAR DEPOSITS) FROM THE TEETH. MOST OFTEN THIS CAN BE DONE NON-SURGICALLY THROUGH SCALING THE TEETH WITH INSTRUMENTS.AT OTHER TIMES THESE DEPOSITS NEED TO BE REMOVED SURGICALLY BY CUTTING INTO THE GUMS.\nINSURANCE PAYS HALF FOR THIS TYPE OF PERIODONTAL CARE. IT FALLS UNDER BASIC COVERAGE OR 50-50.
355196
You'll be fine!  It's been 2 weeks.  We recommend not spitting or sucking on a straw for the first few days b/c the clot needs to stay in your socket to protect your bone.  Your gums should be healing now.  The clot should be dissolved.\nIf you had dry socket you would be in tremendous pain due to bone exposure.  Dull pain is common.  You are still in the healing process.\nIt should be fine to use a straw now.  \nTake some ibuprofen for the tenderness.  Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory and will reduce any inflammation.
465926
Assuming that the gums around your other teeth are not bleeding, I would have to say that it is not normal.  Maybe for a day or two, but not for a couple of months.  I would suggest that there may still be a piece of resing cement stuck to your tooth or maybe the crown is "less than perfect" where it meets the gums.  I think you should call your dentist to have this checked out.  Tell him/her that "no place else bleeds and this never used to bleed" and you just wonder what is wrong.  Good luck, though.\n~
380991
excessive plaque and calculus under ur gumlines cause bacteria 2 infect ur bone and cause bone loss..after removing calculus ur tooth become a little loose,u can later on do a bone graft and u're not gonna lose ur teeth,u just have 2 remove all site of infection
515273
I have not had this procedure done, but I have seen it done many times.  I am a dental assistant.\n\nScaling and Root Planing is a procedure done by a dental hygienist or dentist to remove calculus (tarter) from the roots of your teeth.  You should be fairly comfortable for this procedure b/c you will be numb.  Usually they will have you come back 4 times to complete each quadrant one by one. \n\nYou may experience tenderness and/or puffy swollen gums for a few days after each quadrant is scaled, due to the tissue being traumatized.  This is normal.  Continue brushing and flossing (at least 2x/ day).  Believe it or not, this will help reduce inflammation over a period of a few days.  It may be uncomfortable for the first couple of days, but you will see results if you continue on a daily routine.  Do not be deterred if you see blood in your toothpaste....this is a good sign!  Your tissue will begin to shrink to regular size soon!  Keep brushing and flossing!\n\nAs for the Arestin.....this is an antibiotic that is dispensed via syringe.  It will be placed in areas of deep pocketing (between the teeth) to reduce bacterial infection and try to restore healthy bone.  It is a powder like substance and should not cause you any discomfort.