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Gum health

Hello,

I've been on deployment for 6th months and I will freely admit that my teeth cleaning was subpar. I've noticed though that on my front two bottom teeth the in between gum has started to flap off when I brush. How serious is this?
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  • Male | 23 years old
  • Complaint duration: 20 days
  • Medications: No
  • Conditions: No
August 14, 06:09 PM

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Schedule an appointment with your dentist/hygienist asap. Could be the beginning stages of gum disease/infection. If treated early the damage can be reversed without permanent loss of gum and or bone. Your youthful age is in your favor provided you do n ot use tobacco especially smokeless products.
Elton Dale Behner
Elton Dale Behner, DDS, FAGD
Dentist in Fishers, IN
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August 18, 01:33 PM
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That sounds like pseudo pocketing or actual periodontal pocketing. So it could be gingivitis or periodontal disease.

Have a dentist check it out. If you are near Oxon Hill MD stop by for a complimentary check up. 301-567-9844.

Peter Merai DDS, FAGD.
Peter Merai
Peter Merai, DDS
Dentist in Oxon Hill, MD
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February 01, 07:17 PM
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A professional dental cleaning by a dental hygienist or dentist will quickly take care of your problem. Gums are suppose to be tight around teeth and not flapping away from them. Make an appointment right away for a dental gum assessment.
David Westerberg
David Westerberg, DDS
Dentist in Redlands, CA
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September 24, 07:05 PM
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It seems like you are having gum problems that needs to be checked with your dentist as soon as possible, before further complications arise. I would recommend you make an appointment with your good dentist, and keep the area clean, use salt water rinses and do not irritate the area.

Avoid using alcoholic mouth washes, since possibly they can slough out the outer layer of your gums ( the epithelial layer, whitish superficial layer), I have seen that happening with listerine mouth wash.

Best of Luck to you.
Anthony A Mobasser
Anthony A Mobasser, DMD
Dentist in Los Angeles, CA
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September 09, 01:00 AM
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I would try and see a dentist. When the gum moves away it can be caused by a number of issues. Sometimes the frenulum or muscle attachment pulls on this tissue when you eat or move the facial muscles. Another cause can be periodontal disease or just plain traumatizing the area by brushing too hard
Jay Schuster
Jay Schuster, DDS
Dentist in Morristown, NJ
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September 04, 11:54 AM
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Very. Schedule an appointment ASAP. This could be a wake up call to get you teeth cleaned, a vitamin deficiency or a serious infection.
Paul McGriff
Paul McGriff, DMD
Dentist in Federal Way, WA
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September 03, 03:40 PM
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This is significant. Most likely there is a bridge of calculus across the roots of your front teeth and the gums have been displaced or pushed away from the teeth. The solution is very simple. All the calculus can be removed by a hygienist with the help of local anesthetic. The gums will heal, firm up, and readapt to the teeth very quickly. Your dentist may wish to add a Rx for antibiotic also, with this treatment. But, do it today.
Ernest A. Gailiunas
Ernest A. Gailiunas, DMD
Dentist in Cotuit, MA
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September 01, 06:46 PM
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This requires immediate attention. Gums are supposed to be tight against the teeth, not flapping away from them. Hopefully there hasn't been too much bone loss and this problem can be fairly easy to correct.
Grosso Family Dentistry
Grosso Family Dentistry
Dentist in Frederick, MD
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August 21, 11:04 PM
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Schedule an appointment with your Dentist/Periodontist asap. Could be the beginning stages of gum disease/infection. If treated early the damage can be reversed. Your youthful age is in your favor. But save yourself years of disease....
Duff Kaster
Duff Kaster, DDS
Dentist in Las Vegas, NV
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August 21, 04:52 AM
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It is probably not serious, but it needs attention by a dentist. I assume it is a gingivitis (inflamation of the gums) and will respond very well to a professional dental cleaning. If it is more involved than that the dentist should be able to treat it.
Michael Stein
Michael Stein, DDS
Dentist in Parma Heights, OH
Level: Master Contributor (52)
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August 20, 06:49 PM
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