wobbly teeth
hi, this sounds quite silly but i'm really worried because i'm fairly young to start getting receding gums (i'm 22). for the last year or so my top 4 front teeth have become more and more 'wobbly'. i told my dentist but he sort of laughed at me
i'm really scared i'm gonna lose my teeth and what happens if i do. i've smoked for about 5 years but not heavily and when i've given up for certian periods, i haven't noticed any difference in my gums
if anyone has anything to add i would be grateful, i'm so worried
xx
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Hi
Going to the dentist is a worthwhile "to do"
I sincerely sympathize with you.
Teeth and gums are a bone structure, to be sure.
They really need our help.
Daily vitamins are a plus, especially for....Well, you.
Our teeth and gums need a daily workout.
Apples cleans the teeth whilst strenghtening the gums.
Raw broccoli contains a lot of calcium. (Very good)
Carrots too. Eat all vegetables raw (When you can)
All the raw vegetable crunchies will give them gums a power boost.:D
Eat thy salad when served.
Yum, yums.
Sincerely
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Hi Blue Dragon
Teeth can be a pain, can't they!
I too have had receding gums etc and have lost a few teeth over the years. Mind you, I'm a wee bit older than you!
I've just heard about this thing called 'oil pulling'. there's a thread about it on HP somewhere. Here's the link:
I just started it today. Apparently you have to keep with it to get results but it looks as though it might be worth your while giving it a try.
Good luck.
Love
Sunanda xxx
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First of all I would persevere with your dentist and visit him again: why was he laughing? Your worries are definitely not funny. You want to get an answer, why does he think there is nothing to worry about. If you're still worried, change your dentist. Receeding gums always need to be checked out.
It's important to floss your teeth, so food debris and plaque can be removed to avoid bacterial infection. An anti-bacterial mouthwash can also help reducing inflammation and bacteria, like Cordosyl. It's strong stuff; using it for a limited period should show an improvement.
But please go and see a dentist again. Don't let him fob you off. You really need to know for sure.
Best wishes,
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Hi,
First of all you were right to visit your dentist, and he should not have laughed at you. Do you have access to a hygienist at the practice you visit because reallly the problem you have is all to do with your brushing technique, and he/she would be able to go through this with you.It is quite common and really has nothing to do with your age. Also your gums will improve and tighten in time. But a hygienist is better than your dentist.
Good luck
kathy
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thank you everybody for all your advice. i have a dentist appointment booked for tomorrow with a new dentist (the other one left the practice so yay!)
and i'm changing my diet to include more vegetables and going shopping for vitamins tomorrow too :)
thanku again,
Lucie
xx
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Loose teeth can be a sign of general poor health, that may not be obvious at such a young age as your system will have a greater capacity to compensate.
Calcium is a possible suspect, either lack in diet or a reduced ability to absorb & utilise.
I have an idea that there is a certain bacteria associated with receding gums, but not certain of that, so don't quote me on it.
Andrew.
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Dont fret! my friend is 18 and up untill last month had the same problem. she also smoked on and off when she was strtessed from the age of 14 and has a poor diet, both of which resulted in her gums bleeding and receedind, her teth were incredibly wobbly.
my recomendations as i told her, (and she has much better dental care now)
is:
1) to switch to an electric tooth brush isf you can as it is better for cleaning your teeth and less damagaing to your gums. many people brushs to vigerously and damage there gums, making them weak.
2) brush your teeth for 3-4 minutes morning and night without fail! not brushing your teeth often enough could also be a problem.
and finnaly and most importantly:
3) IRON SUPPLEMENTS!If you do not eat a balanced diet (my friend didnt eat much meat or leafy green veg so she was deficient in iron.) if this also sounds like you then head off to your local health shop, hollands and barrats, boots, or most good health care stoore. and pick up some iron suplements (iron, not iron folic which is the type most commonly taken by pregnant woman to ensure healthy babies) take them once a day for a week or two untill you notice an improvement (at most this may take up to 3-4 weeks before you will see a noted improvement.) Once you feel your teeth and gums are in better condidtion, dont take them as often, maby once every 3rd day. so you still get the benifits but dont have as much of the nasty bad breath (whichcomes from taking iron in the tablet form as opose to the capsule form.) or digestive discomfort which some people find comes along with taking iron suplements.
4) if that doesnt work try speaking to a homeopath therapist. this can be very costly but you are mosre likely to see the benifts of this and it will probably benifit other aspects of your health and life too. however it is a holistic therapy and may involve changes in your lifestyle, diet, exercise even. so be prepared to change for te better if you try this route.
hope this helped.
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I hope your dentist appointment went well - If they haven't done so already it might be worth asking your dentist to do an x-ray of your mouth to have a look at the bone density. My husband has had problems with teeth getting loose and was informed that this can be a sign of a long standing infection (apparently you can not notice or get pain from this for many months sometimes). he's had treatment of gel antibiotics put in down below the gumline to combat the infection as regular antibiotics don't work as well apparently. Certainly in his case an x-ray showed up the problems, and in his case it's an inherited thing his father also lost some teeth to the same thing quite young, so if you know of anyone in the family who's lost teeth it's worth mentioning it I'd say.
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one supplement people haven't mentioned is co-enzyme Q10. it has a strengthening action on gums. often indicated for another gum problem of gingivitis.
alex.
Answers:
Hi.
The problem you have describe (wobbly teeth) is probably due to a very common disease Periodontitis.
Periodontitis is a disease involving inflammation of the gums often persisting unnoticed for years or decades in a person, that results in loss of bone around teeth. Periodontitis is an infection of tissues that support the teeth in the mouth. If untreated, periodontitis causes progressive bone loss around teeth, looseness and eventual tooth loss. Periodontitis is a very common disease affecting approximately 50% of adults over the age of 30 years but it starts much earlier.
Symptoms may include the following:
-occasional redness or bleeding of gums while brushingteeth, using dental floss or biting into hard food (e.g. apples)
-occasional gum swellings
-bad breath
-persistent bad taste in the mouth
-recession of gums resulting in apparent lengthening of teeth. This may also be caused by heavy handed brushing using a hard tooth brush.
-pockets between the teeth and the gums (Pockets are sites where the jaw bone has been destroyed gradually or by repeated swellings).
-loose shaky teeth in later stages .
The treatmentof Periodontitis include:
-brushing teethproperly on a regular basis (2 times a day)
-flossing daily.
-using an antiseptic mouthwash (something like Chlorhexidine gluconate based mouthwash or hydrogen). Alcohol based mouthwashes may aggravate the condition.
- regular dental check-ups and professional teeth cleaning as required. Dental check-ups serve to monitor the person's oral hygiene methods and levels of bone around teeth, identify any early signs of periodontitis, and monitor if it has responded to treatment.
Hope this helps.
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The fact that the dentist laughed at you could have meant one of two things - he is a patronising fool or there wasn't a problem with your teeth - but either way he shouldn't have laughed at you.
Please let us know how your appointment went with the new dentist.
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I think gave a great resume of how to handle your gum problem but there is also a danger of tooth decay if you eat fermentable carbohydrate like sugar and starch that are changed to acid,which demineralses tooth eventually causing cavities.
It would be wise to remove food from teeth after every meal or snack by chewing a fibre like celery string for a few minutes to help saliva remove trapped food from between teeth, and inside grooves on chewing surfaces where the toothbrush and mouthwash cannot reach.
i'm really scared i'm gonna lose my teeth and what happens if i do. i've smoked for about 5 years but not heavily and when i've given up for certian periods, i haven't noticed any difference in my gums
if anyone has anything to add i would be grateful, i'm so worried
xx
Answers:
Hi
Going to the dentist is a worthwhile "to do"
I sincerely sympathize with you.
Teeth and gums are a bone structure, to be sure.
They really need our help.
Daily vitamins are a plus, especially for....Well, you.
Our teeth and gums need a daily workout.
Apples cleans the teeth whilst strenghtening the gums.
Raw broccoli contains a lot of calcium. (Very good)
Carrots too. Eat all vegetables raw (When you can)
All the raw vegetable crunchies will give them gums a power boost.:D
Eat thy salad when served.
Yum, yums.
Sincerely
Answers:
Hi Blue Dragon
Teeth can be a pain, can't they!
I too have had receding gums etc and have lost a few teeth over the years. Mind you, I'm a wee bit older than you!
I've just heard about this thing called 'oil pulling'. there's a thread about it on HP somewhere. Here's the link:
I just started it today. Apparently you have to keep with it to get results but it looks as though it might be worth your while giving it a try.
Good luck.
Love
Sunanda xxx
Answers:
First of all I would persevere with your dentist and visit him again: why was he laughing? Your worries are definitely not funny. You want to get an answer, why does he think there is nothing to worry about. If you're still worried, change your dentist. Receeding gums always need to be checked out.
It's important to floss your teeth, so food debris and plaque can be removed to avoid bacterial infection. An anti-bacterial mouthwash can also help reducing inflammation and bacteria, like Cordosyl. It's strong stuff; using it for a limited period should show an improvement.
But please go and see a dentist again. Don't let him fob you off. You really need to know for sure.
Best wishes,
[sm=nature-smiley-008.gif]
Answers:
Hi,
First of all you were right to visit your dentist, and he should not have laughed at you. Do you have access to a hygienist at the practice you visit because reallly the problem you have is all to do with your brushing technique, and he/she would be able to go through this with you.It is quite common and really has nothing to do with your age. Also your gums will improve and tighten in time. But a hygienist is better than your dentist.
Good luck
kathy
Answers:
thank you everybody for all your advice. i have a dentist appointment booked for tomorrow with a new dentist (the other one left the practice so yay!)
and i'm changing my diet to include more vegetables and going shopping for vitamins tomorrow too :)
thanku again,
Lucie
xx
Answers:
Loose teeth can be a sign of general poor health, that may not be obvious at such a young age as your system will have a greater capacity to compensate.
Calcium is a possible suspect, either lack in diet or a reduced ability to absorb & utilise.
I have an idea that there is a certain bacteria associated with receding gums, but not certain of that, so don't quote me on it.
Andrew.
Answers:
Dont fret! my friend is 18 and up untill last month had the same problem. she also smoked on and off when she was strtessed from the age of 14 and has a poor diet, both of which resulted in her gums bleeding and receedind, her teth were incredibly wobbly.
my recomendations as i told her, (and she has much better dental care now)
is:
1) to switch to an electric tooth brush isf you can as it is better for cleaning your teeth and less damagaing to your gums. many people brushs to vigerously and damage there gums, making them weak.
2) brush your teeth for 3-4 minutes morning and night without fail! not brushing your teeth often enough could also be a problem.
and finnaly and most importantly:
3) IRON SUPPLEMENTS!If you do not eat a balanced diet (my friend didnt eat much meat or leafy green veg so she was deficient in iron.) if this also sounds like you then head off to your local health shop, hollands and barrats, boots, or most good health care stoore. and pick up some iron suplements (iron, not iron folic which is the type most commonly taken by pregnant woman to ensure healthy babies) take them once a day for a week or two untill you notice an improvement (at most this may take up to 3-4 weeks before you will see a noted improvement.) Once you feel your teeth and gums are in better condidtion, dont take them as often, maby once every 3rd day. so you still get the benifits but dont have as much of the nasty bad breath (whichcomes from taking iron in the tablet form as opose to the capsule form.) or digestive discomfort which some people find comes along with taking iron suplements.
4) if that doesnt work try speaking to a homeopath therapist. this can be very costly but you are mosre likely to see the benifts of this and it will probably benifit other aspects of your health and life too. however it is a holistic therapy and may involve changes in your lifestyle, diet, exercise even. so be prepared to change for te better if you try this route.
hope this helped.
Answers:
I hope your dentist appointment went well - If they haven't done so already it might be worth asking your dentist to do an x-ray of your mouth to have a look at the bone density. My husband has had problems with teeth getting loose and was informed that this can be a sign of a long standing infection (apparently you can not notice or get pain from this for many months sometimes). he's had treatment of gel antibiotics put in down below the gumline to combat the infection as regular antibiotics don't work as well apparently. Certainly in his case an x-ray showed up the problems, and in his case it's an inherited thing his father also lost some teeth to the same thing quite young, so if you know of anyone in the family who's lost teeth it's worth mentioning it I'd say.
Answers:
one supplement people haven't mentioned is co-enzyme Q10. it has a strengthening action on gums. often indicated for another gum problem of gingivitis.
alex.
Answers:
Hi.
The problem you have describe (wobbly teeth) is probably due to a very common disease Periodontitis.
Periodontitis is a disease involving inflammation of the gums often persisting unnoticed for years or decades in a person, that results in loss of bone around teeth. Periodontitis is an infection of tissues that support the teeth in the mouth. If untreated, periodontitis causes progressive bone loss around teeth, looseness and eventual tooth loss. Periodontitis is a very common disease affecting approximately 50% of adults over the age of 30 years but it starts much earlier.
Symptoms may include the following:
-occasional redness or bleeding of gums while brushingteeth, using dental floss or biting into hard food (e.g. apples)
-occasional gum swellings
-bad breath
-persistent bad taste in the mouth
-recession of gums resulting in apparent lengthening of teeth. This may also be caused by heavy handed brushing using a hard tooth brush.
-pockets between the teeth and the gums (Pockets are sites where the jaw bone has been destroyed gradually or by repeated swellings).
-loose shaky teeth in later stages .
The treatmentof Periodontitis include:
-brushing teethproperly on a regular basis (2 times a day)
-flossing daily.
-using an antiseptic mouthwash (something like Chlorhexidine gluconate based mouthwash or hydrogen). Alcohol based mouthwashes may aggravate the condition.
- regular dental check-ups and professional teeth cleaning as required. Dental check-ups serve to monitor the person's oral hygiene methods and levels of bone around teeth, identify any early signs of periodontitis, and monitor if it has responded to treatment.
Hope this helps.
Answers:
The fact that the dentist laughed at you could have meant one of two things - he is a patronising fool or there wasn't a problem with your teeth - but either way he shouldn't have laughed at you.
Please let us know how your appointment went with the new dentist.
Answers:
I think gave a great resume of how to handle your gum problem but there is also a danger of tooth decay if you eat fermentable carbohydrate like sugar and starch that are changed to acid,which demineralses tooth eventually causing cavities.
It would be wise to remove food from teeth after every meal or snack by chewing a fibre like celery string for a few minutes to help saliva remove trapped food from between teeth, and inside grooves on chewing surfaces where the toothbrush and mouthwash cannot reach.