along the same lines as my first question. what causes your gum to get so low besides not brushing?
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Periodontal disease... which is caused by not brushing and flossing properly and also by not seeing your dentist for regular scheduled cleanings to remove tarter.
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Hi,\n\nIt's difficult to tell exactly without seeing your mouth but 'Blackening' could be caused for a number of reasons.....\n\nFirst thing please try and stop smoking, most of the patients I see with severe gum problems that lead to losing their teeth are smokers, It really badly affects the gums.\n\n The blackening is very likely due to nicotine staining, but can also be a sign that your gums are receeding, as the root surface of teeth when exposed stains a lot more as the root is more porous. Exposed roots are also more prone to decay, although your Dentist should have spotted if this is the case, and are also a sign of gum disease (very common in smokers)\n\n Ideally you should be seeing a Dental Hygienist every 3 months if you smoke, if there is not one at your practice you can ask your dentist to refer you to one at another practice if need be as long as you have a referral letter.\n\nAbrasive pastes like Eucryl and Pearl Drops should not be used regularly as they will roughen and abrade away the enamel and ultimately make the staining worse and your teeth sensitive , same goes for lemon juice, way too acidic, leave a tooth in lemon juice and it dissolves completely eventually!\n\nIf it is just surface staining I advise my patients to use a toothpaste containing Bicarbonate of soda and and electric toothbrush (you can get them as cheap as £12 now) this can work wonders too. \n\nThe only way to  whiten  teeth properly is to have them professionally cleaned by a Dentist or Hygienist and then bleached  by a dentist. \n\nThe stuff sold in the shops does not contain enough peroxide (the active ingredient) to remove anything but a little suface staining.You need to have at least 10% peroxide and this strength is only legally available to dentists in the UK . To do home bleaching supervised by a dentist costs around £350 but gets fantastic results. You wear two bleaching trays for a couple of hours a night for approx 2 wks depending on lightening needed.\n\nYou can also have speed whitening done at the dentist in 1 hour and at around £650, but beware this can make your teeth and gums very sensitive! better to do it gradually over a couple of weeks when you get the same results anyway.\n\nIf the teeth are really badly stained they may need to be crowned or veneered to make a big difference. \n\nMention your concerns about your appearance to the Dentist at your next appointment, that's what they are there for! they may not even be aware of your concern, but should be able to discuss options with you. Good Luck!\n\nHope this helps!
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Periodontal disease, an infection of the teeth, gums, and bone that surrounds the teeth, is the number-one cause of adult tooth loss. It begins when plaque, a sticky film of food and bacteria, builds up on your teeth. If plaque isn't removed, it hardens into calculus, also called tartar. \n\nThe buildup of plaque and tartar dramatically increases the number of harmful bacteria in your mouth and can result in deepening spaces between the teeth and gums, called pockets. Bacteria trigger the body's immune system to produce enzymes. These enzymes destroy the bone surrounding the teeth, which ultimately leads to tooth loss.\n\nYou cannot remove calculus and tartar underneath the gum.  The dental hygienist or the dentist can do that for you.  They use either the hand scalers or the ultrasonic scaler to accomplish this job.\n\nThe ultrasonic scaler consists of a wand with a small scaling tip that produces a soft ultrasonic vibration. The small, quick vibrations in combination with a water flow give us a whole new level of effectiveness in calculus removal. The benefits of ultrasonic scaling include:\n\n• Increased efficiency of calculus removal; \n• Less need for hand scaling of stubborn deposits; and \n• More comfortable access to the root surfaces, thanks to the small tip.\n\nUltrasonic scaling removes calculus and reduces the number of harmful bacteria below the gum line. It is an important tool in the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease.
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do you mean after scaling??\ni think you might have gum disease. you need to see a dentist and consult with him. in the mean time, brush and floss your teeth regularly.\nhave a look at this blog. it is mostly about dental problems\nhttp://dianne2005.blogspot.com
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Grinding your teeth is a form of stress. Gum sheilds could help prevent it, but otherwise dont worry about it.
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Gums that bleed, gums that have receeded, bad breath, loose teeth, painful or sore gums.... \n\nhttp://www.umm.edu/oralhealth/perio.htm
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It depends if it is sugar-free or not.  Sugar-free gum will actually help reduce plaque because chewing the gum will remove plaque.  Gum with sugar in it will "feed" the bacteria and help them grow.
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looks like your on the beginnings of gingivitis..lasting bad breath is one of the symptoms.  When youre brushing..actually use a tongue scraper and start as far back as you can in your mouth.  Should help, along with like Listerine..for the bactereia
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Parsley- that's the best thing beside brushing and mouthwash. I've heard some people say chewing a piece of paper napkin works, but I've never tried it. I like Freshmint gum by Trident.
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Bleeding is a really good indication. Healthy gums don't bleed. If you're brushing too hard, they will not only bleed, but will recede as well. See your dental hygienist.
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If you don't brush your teeth everyday, you will face terrible terrible things. \n\nThe mouth contains a wide variety of bacteria, but only a few specific species of bacteria cause dental caries: Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacilli. These bacteria convert foods—especially sugar and starch—into acids such as lactic acid created through fermentation processes. These acids seep into the tooth and can wear away tooth structure. If you don't brush everyday, conditions in the mouth would become favorable; S. mutans and Lactobacilli will continue to thrive and continue to secrete these acids. Bacteria, acid, food debris and saliva combine in the mouth to form a sticky substance called plaque that adheres to the teeth.\n\nIt is most prominent on the grooved chewing surfaces of molars, just above the gum line on all teeth, and at the margins of fillings. Plaque that is not removed from the teeth may mineralize into calculus (formerly known as tartar). Plaque and calculus irritate the gums, resulting in gingivitis. Periodontitis occurs when there is loss of gingival attachment.\n\n \nParts of a tooth, including dentinThe acids secreted by S. mutans and Lactobacilli in the plaque dissolve the enamel surface of the tooth. As the bacteria become more prolific, the bacteria will follow the advancing front of acid damage and infect the dentin within the tooth. Left untreated, carious lesions will increase in severity from small discolored stains to actual holes in the tooth (cavities). Cavities are usually painless until they grow very large inside the internal structures of the tooth (the dentin and the pulp at the core) and can kill the nerve and disrupt the blood vessels in the tooth. If left untreated, complications may occur such as acute irreversible pulpitis (infection of the pulp) or acute apical pulpitis (abcesses within the mandible.)\n\nPlaque and bacteria begin to accumulate within 20 minutes after eating, the time when most bacterial activity occurs. If plaque and bacteria are left on the teeth, cavities can develop, and untreated tooth decay can result in death of the internal structures of the tooth and ultimately the loss of the tooth.\n\nDietary sugars and starches (carbohydrates) increase the risk of tooth decay. The type of carbohydrate and the timing and frequency of ingestion are more important than the amount. Sticky foods are more harmful than nonsticky foods because they remain on the surface of the teeth. Frequent snacking increases the time that acids are in contact with the surface of the tooth.\n\nSo, you see, if you don't brush regularly, your teeth might develop caries, and you might have to go painful surgeries... and more... but I dont want to make you afraid.  So, better brush everyday rather than getting into BIG problems later.
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Bad Breath Cause:\n\nBad breath may be due to a number of reasons such as bad dental hygiene, bacteria in mouth, infection, diabetes, drugs, gum disease, heavy metal accumulation, liver disease, smoking, sulfur, and tooth decay. Bad breath is due to anaerobic bacteria that live within the surface of the tongue and throat, that produce smelly sulfur compounds when they come in contact with proteins which cause bad breath. Plaque on the tongue can cause bad breath where bacteria can grow. If you do not clean your mouth after consuming alcoholic drinks, tobacco chewing, cigarette smoking, and foods like onions, garlic, etc., it can contribute to bad breadth.\n\nA deficiency of vitamin B and/or zinc may be the cause of your bad breath. Try taking a supplement with the advise of your Medical doctor.\n\nBad Breath Cure\n\nBrush your teeth in the morning, in the evening, and after every meal, specially after consuming milk products, fish and meat.\nBrush your tongue along with your teeth regularly.\nWash the tongue with baking soda dissolved in warm water to reduce the acidity in your mouth making a less-friendly environment for the bacteria to grow.\nBrush and floss teeth regularly.\nClean and replace your toothbrush regularly.\nAvoid mouthwashes with dyes and alcohol. Mouthwash containing cetylpyridinium chloride, chlorine dioxide, sodium chlorite or zinc may serve as an antibacterial agent, that can control the number of anaerobic bacteria in mouth.\nParsley, coriander, basil, rosemary, thyme, wintergreen, cardamom seeds, cinnamon bark, clove, fennel or anise seeds are great breath freshners. Slowly chew any of these herbs and allow the saliva to build up in your mouth.\nA recent study (Feb 2005) reported to the International Association for Dental research suggests that eating plain yogurt for 6 weeks can sweeten your breath because it reduces levels of offensive compounds produced by bacteria in the mouth by 80%.\nRinse your mouth before sleeping with a glass of water with the juice of half a lemon added.\nDrink plenty of water throughout the day.\nTalk to your periodontist about gum and teeth problems that might be the cause of bad breath.\nIf you keep teeth, tongue, and mouth clean, you will not suffer from the problem of bad breath. You should take all care in cleaning your teeth by using proper tooth brush and adopting correct brushing technique. Follow the good oral hygiene rules. Please read all the information given in the related links given above.
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hmm...that's weird. that only happens to me if I eat food that is too hot before it cools down some. but, sometimes the insides of my gums get a slimy coating, and I discovered that was from using a toothpaste that was too strong. I use crest multi care cool mint and the problem has gone away. maybe you should try to use a sensative toothpaste or google your symptoms
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Persistant bad breath is a sign of periodontal disease.  This is something you are going to have to see your dentist for.  If it is a severe case then your general dentist will refer you to a periodontist (gum disease specialist) for treatment.  Your medical doctor will not be able to treat this.
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I've had a filling falling out of my tooth because of tooth erosion. At least, that's what the dentist told me. Your teeth sort of wear away over the years, and at a certain point, the filling doesn't fit anymore and it falls out.\nBut I am sure there are other reasons too. I just don't know any.
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Umm I think the bacteria in your mouth causes bad breath. Not brushing your teeth can result in having these bacteria, constantly. \n\nIf the person is your good friend I recommend you tell them when no one is around and hand them a stick of gum or something.
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Brush your tongue as well as your teeth!  The bacteria that grows on your tongue could be a main source of your bad breath...  Besides food will taste better!