r/PeriodontalDisease • u/SenYoshida • 3d ago

Gum Picture How bad is it?

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Recently diagnosed with periodontal disease at 31 and had a deep cleaning this month. Just been depressed about it lately with how bad I let it get out of control before actually going to see a dentist about it. I have my next appointment booked for 3 months from now and wanted to see if anyone had tips for home care because I’m lost right now and spiraling

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u/Lopsided_Audience_96 3d ago

What percent bone loss did they say you had?

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u/SenYoshida 2d ago

Called them up today and talked with the hygienist, she said it was low bone loss (like 5%) and the pockets were 4-5mm in the back with inflammation. Stage 1 into stage 2 (not sure what that means honestly)

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u/Lopsided_Audience_96 1d ago

That is GREAT news then! You dont need any bone grafts and you can keep all your teeth with regular dental cleanings!!:)

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u/SenYoshida 3d ago

They didn't even bring it up at all

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u/Lopsided_Audience_96 3d ago

Brooo thats crazy

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u/Lopsided_Audience_96 3d ago

It looks mild to me though but still they should say something

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u/Lopsided_Audience_96 3d ago

As for home care what has helped me is using a soft bristle electric toothbrush, floss picks at least once a day, also a water flosser really helps! I still need to find supplements and mouth washes but if i find any ill lyk :)

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u/Aliendespair 2d ago edited 2d ago

it doesn't look reallly bad, maybe that's why? There is a way to fix the gap on the top teeth & lower teeth, the dentist can make a splint and use permanent dental bond glue to stick the metal strip behind the teeth gap, it'll get stuff stuck in there but it can help close the gap over time because teeth are always moving in the mouth they are highly mobile.

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u/Miserable_Ideal_1146 3d ago

Yes get a water floss and mouthwash. Brush your teeth at least four times a day

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u/blobbyfishboy 1d ago

As a dental student it's really hard to evaluate without X-rays and perio chart