Periodontitis - anyone else?

sporina

I have this condition.. moderate - my dentist suggested I go to a specialist..

I have had lots of sessions with her..

My gums have receded more and more with every session.. and now my gums are sore..

I am starting to wonder if I shudda had all this work done or not.. but they say that the work will save my teeth in the long run - or at least delay them falling out.. but I dunno.. my speech is different with all the gaps in my gums..

Its all really getting me down..

My num had lost half her teeth by my now age (mid 40's)

Anyone else had this?

Pre seeing the Perio specialist - my dentist said I had "pockets" - but at least my gums were not too receded.. not sore.. etc..

Going to dentist today to see what he thinks.. grr.. v v unhappy about all this - such a young age to have these issues - really getting me down.. hate having my photo taken... etc

And the constant worry that my teeth are gonna fall out

TIA x

“Pockets” means there has been loss of bone support around teeth due to disease process, gum recession is often a consequence. It has just become more noticeable because the plaque deposits have been removed, there is probably dark triangles between your teeth when the plaque had built up and pushed the gum/bone back, and as the gum has healed, the inflamed tissues have shrunk a little. All normal.

There are a couple of realities you will have to accept, and which will help you going forward. You caused this, not your dentist, not your periodontist, and, if left untreated, the periodontal disease would likely cause teeth loss, dentures await you. Once the periodontal disease has been treated, you can discuss with the Dentist about composite bonding or ceramic restorations to improve the appearance of your teeth, but for now the focus is in retaining them.

sporina

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120689010#Comment_120689010

thanks - but no need for the "you caused this".. I am feeling bad enough as it is..

i am doing my best - even my dentist said so.. its genetic...

My teeth are totally fine - its the periodontitis thats the prob...

was with dentist yday and he said he can fill the gaps.. which should help appearance etc..

I am doing my best to reduce further bone loss.. thanks

CreadanLady

@Dav010 the "you caused" this comment was unnecessary. The OP is already down enough about it, not to mind you trying to add more guilt in on top of it.

OP, i have this condition too and have little gaps. There are surgical gum reconstruction and regenerative procedures if you need them. But they are very expensive.

sporina

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120689633#Comment_120689633

thanks - i'll mention to dentist

CreadanLady

do discuss them. Some are gum grafts to improve the gumline, others are bone grafts to re-build the lost bone tissue, and others are involve injection of special proteins into the gums to stimulate bone regeneration.

They generally would be only advised in severe cases where tooth loss is becoming likely.

I will also say it again - these are painful treatments with long recovery times. And they are also painfully expensive. Typically done 1 or 2 teeth at a time. And the cost can be around the € 2500 per tooth mark.

sporina

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120689759#Comment_120689759

wow - thanks for the info - i'll talk to my dentist..

Anjunadeep

Would anyone know the going rate in Dublin these days for a periodontist consultation