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How can I treat gingivitis myself?

I'm 38, and I was diagnosed with gingivitis, but I want to treat it myself. How can I treat gingivitis at home?

Is gum recession normal with age?

My grandmother is 70 years old and I noticed that her gums are receding. Well, they might have been receding for a while now and I just noticed it. Is gum recession normal with...

What are periodontal pockets?

After my wisdom teeth came in, my dentist told me that I have gotten periodontal pockets because they were positioned poorly. Can you explain what periodontal pockets are?

Can a strong immune system reduce my risk of gum disease?

Gum disease runs in my family and I want to try every way I can to avoid this. I heard that a weak immune system can cause this disease to develop. Is this really true? Can...

Does gum pain mean I'm losing my teeth?

I'm 46, and I started experiencing gum pain across my gums about two week ago. I'm worried that this means that my teeth are loosening or something like that. I never had this...

Can gum disease cause your teeth to fall out?

My father has gum disease after years of chewing tobacco, and I'm worried about his health overall. We're happy that he can manage it, but what would happen if he doesn't treat...

Why did my gums change color?

I noticed that my gums, around my front teeth, look darker than they do usually. They look purple, not red or pink. Why did this happen? There is some soreness as well.

How do I get my gums to stop bleeding?

I'm 32 years old, and I noticed that my gums have been bleeding (on and off) for about 2 weeks. Are there ways to stop them from bleeding?

When should I be concerned about bleeding gums?

I noticed that my gums bleed for no real reason, like from brushing my teeth or flossing. Should I be concerned? I'm 40 years old.

Why do I still have bad breath after brushing my teeth?

I'm only 24 years old, but I noticed that even after brushing my teeth I have really bad breath. I chew gum and have mints to try and freshen it, but the smell comes back. What's...

Will a periodontist help stop my gums from bleeding?

My gums bleed pretty badly every time I floss. Should I go to a periodontist for treatment? How will they help them stop bleeding?

Why do my gums bleed in the mornings?

I'm 32 years old and my gums usually bleed in the mornings. It's not a lot of blood, but it's after I floss or brush my teeth. Does this mean I have gum disease?

How can I get rid of gum pain at home?

I don't know why, but my gums hurt really bad and I don't know why. There's nothing visibly wrong with them. How can I get rid of gum pain at home?

Can I treat bleeding gums at home?

I've been experiencing bleeding gums for the past couple of days, mainly in the morning. I think this could be from flossing or brushing my teeth, since I need a new one soon....

Is scaling of teeth painful?

My friend needs to have his teeth scaled and he's a little bit nervous for it. Is this procedure painful?

Why do gums recede with age?

I heard that as you get older, your gums recede. I'm 45 years old now, and I haven't noticed any of these changes. But is this true? What causes gums to recede as we get older?...

Should I use mouthwash regularly?

I'm 36, and I use mouthwash every morning after I brush my teeth. Should I be using mouthwash at night as well?

What can be the cause of my bad breath?

My breath smells bad a majority of the time. I'm not sure if this is because of oral issues (haven't gone to the dentist though), but I do get frequent bouts of indigestion....

Should I have gum pain after getting a tooth pulled?

I had a tooth extracted last week and I'm still experiencing gum pain when I brush the neighboring teeth. Should I have gum pain after getting a tooth pulled?

Why are there red bumps on the bottom of my tongue?

I recently discovered red bumps on the bottom of my tongue. Should I see a doctor? What could have caused this?

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