How is periodontal disease detected if not by x-rays.  My dentist told me my gums are fine not red.?
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HI,\nPERIODONTAL DISEASE CAN BE DETECTED BY DOING GUM MEASUREMENTS. YOUR DENTIST HAS TO TAKE AN X-RAY OF THE AREA THAT IS CAUSING YOU PAIN.  IF HE DID NOT, HE JUST LOOKED AND SENT YOU ON YOUR WAY, THAT WAS BAD DENTAL CARE!!!  FIND YOURSELF A DIFFERENT DENTIST.  YOU COULD HAVE A FRACTURED TOOTH, TOOTH DECAY IN BETWEEN TEETH... PROBLEMS THAT NEED AND X-RAY.  GOOD LUCK
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it may be thei first signs  of canser or it may be gingivitas either way i recomend you call youyr dentist and make an appointment to be seen so you can have it taken casre of now  at its early cureable stages instead of later when it might be too klate to do anything about  it. and hopefuly it is just gingivitus that way it is easier to cure and get rid of. goodluck to you and i will keep you in my prayers.
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yes it turns them yellow an ddoes many other things in ur gums wwhich are not visible and there are no signs of them...if u r worried about ur teeth just DONT smoke...ANYTHING!
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I've had my wisdom teeth pulled.  The dentist takes xrays to see where and how they are in the gums.
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decaying gums?do u mean like sick gums,inflamed ones?is it so red and bleeding?sugar and coffee has nothig 2 do with ur gums,u just have 2 clean it so good after each meal because if u leave residues bacteria will accumulate and infect ur gum,hormonal problems might cause swollen gums,oedematous,specify what kind of hormonal problems and what kind of treatment ur takin!
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It could be that you have a bit of gum recession in that area, or that the tooth was carved right down to the gums.  In both situations you will have sensitivity for for a few days to a few months.  Your dentist could also have possibly nicked your root a bit but I'm not sure; that's something another dentist will have to tell you.
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Gingivitis is the first stage of periodontal disease and fortunately, it is reversible.  You gums are bleeding probably because you have poor oral hygiene.  Brush 2-3 times per day and floss at least once per day and you will notice that the more you do it the healthier your gums will become and the bleeding will begin to subside.  However, it is imperitive that you see your dentist... not only do you need an exam because it's possible you have a more advanced stage of periodontal disease, but also because you need a cleaning.  A cleaning at the dental office will remove tarter that you cannot remove yourself.. you will continue to have gingivitis until this tarter is removed.  Bottom line... make an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible.
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Diabetes and Dental Problems\n\nPeople with diabetes are more vulnerable to the millions of germs that live in your mouth. As a result, people with diabetes are more likely to have infections of their gums and the bones that hold the teeth in place. Diabetes also causes a decrease in blood supply to the gums making them more susceptible to disease. In addition, high blood sugars may cause dry mouth and make gum disease worse. The decrease in saliva can cause an increase in tooth decaying bacteria and plaque build up.\n\nWhat Are the Symptoms of Dental Problems?\n\nSymptoms to watch for include bleeding and sore gums, frequent infections and bad breath.\n\nHow Can I Prevent These Dental Problems?\n\nTaking good care of your gums and teeth is very important, especially if you have diabetes. Here are some tips: \n\nHave a dental checkup every six months.\nTell your dentist that you have diabetes and ask him or her to show you how to take proper care of your gums and teeth.\nBrush and floss your teeth at least twice a day\nIf you smoke, quit.\nMaintain good glucose control.\nIf severe gum disease develops, surgery may save your teeth. But if that's not possible, you may have to have teeth pulled to prevent the infection from destroying the bone around your teeth. \n\nDiabetes:\nEye Problems Linked to Diabetes\n\nIf you have diabetes, don't buy a new pair of glasses when you notice you have blurred vision. It could just be a temporary problem that develops rapidly and is caused by high blood glucose levels.\n\nHigh blood glucose causes the lens of the eye to swell, which changes your ability to see. To correct this kind of blurred vision, you need to get your blood glucose back into the target range (90-130 milligrams per deciliter or mg/dL before meals, and less than 180 mg/dL one to two hours after a meal). It may take as long as three months after your blood glucose is well controlled for your vision to fully get back to normal.\n\nBlurred vision can also be a symptom of more serious eye problems. The three major eye problems that people with diabetes may develop and should be aware of are cataracts, glaucoma and retinopathy.\n\n\nCataracts\n\nA cataract is a clouding or fogging of the normally clear lens of the eye. The lens is what allows us to see and focus on an image just like a camera. Although anyone can get cataracts, people with diabetes get cataracts at an earlier age than most and the condition progresses more rapidly than in people without diabetes. \n\nIf you have a cataract, your eye cannot focus light and your vision is impaired. Symptoms include blurred or glared vision.\n\nTreatment is usually surgery followed by placement of a lens implant, with glasses or contact lenses as needed to further correct vision.\n\n\nGlaucoma\n\nWhen fluid inside the eye does not drain properly from a build up of pressure inside the eye, it results in a disease called glaucoma. The pressure damages nerves and the vessels in the eye, causing changes in vision. \n\nIn the most common form of glaucoma, there may be no symptoms at all until the disease is very advanced and there is significant vision loss. In the less common form, symptoms can include headaches, eye aches or pain, blurred vision, watering eyes, halos around lights and loss of vision.\n\nTreatment can include special eye drops, laser procedures, medicine or surgery. You can prevent serious problems by getting an annual glaucoma screening from your eye doctor.\n\n \nRetinopathy\n\nThe retina is a group of specialized cells that convert light as it enters though the lens into images. The eye nerve or optic nerve transmits visual information to the brain. \n\nDiabetic retinopathy is one of the vascular (blood-vessel related) complications related to diabetes. It is due to damage of small vessels and so is called a "microvascular complication." Kidney disease and nerve damage due to diabetes are also microvascular complications. Large blood vessel damage (a
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call your dentist !!!! let him check it out
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Well, your gums are the flesh where your teeth are located, and your gums are subject to several diseases including gingivitis...\n\nSo I guess that a 'gum-diseasey man' would be a person with gingivitis...\n\nBut it's no English that I've ever heard of. Somebody's silly idea of a joke?
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You also have to follow up at home. The dentist does not give you a miracle cure. Your gum disease has to be controlled by you at home with every day brushing and flossing
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You should probably see a doctor rather than your dentist. It seems unlikely to be related to your filling. Dark red patches on the roof of the mouth often indicate a problem with your blood clotting - have you noticed any bruises anywhere else on your body? You should consider going to your doctor about these patches, and he will probably run some routine blood tests to rule out any serious cause for them.
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most probably your problem is called gingivitis bleeding is one parameter of gum deaseas and also color of your gum ...\nyou had better visit your dentist for professional cleaning which is usually solved gingivitis problem in that visit after cleaning your gum can be healthy by itself \nbut if you are late to visit your dentist  you may lost your teeth because of gum deaseas
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please go to your dentist, he'll check on it without payment because it is his duty to do it. do not take a risk relying on others experience,it might came out for her but maybe not on you. you're right that there's a possibility to have an infection. it's your health! Be safe!
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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.
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You bet. It's a known and commona&#92; symptom of gingivitis. You should get a dental check up asap. Gingivitis without treatment can lead to further problems. Your dentist can help you to prevent it from becoming worse by teaching you proper hygiene.\nGood luck
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Your dentist will need to take an x-ray of it.  Sometimes when there is an abscess there is a pustule on the gum near the abcessed tooth.