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Bad gum recession

Hello. My gums are receding pretty bad due to over brushing, not gingivitis. My dental insurance won’t cover gum grafts for at least one year (I have a 12 month waiting period...
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Does a gum graft hurt?

My dentist says I need to have a gum graft done and soon. I never really heard of this procedure before, but reading about it, I'm not really comfortable with getting it. Does...
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Invisalign, dental bonding, and gum grafts?

I am about to begin my invisalign treatment in one week. However, I was told today that I need gum graft surgery for receding gums and dental bonding for highly sensitive teeth....
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Does periodontal treatment hurt?

I have an ongoing infection in my gums, and I'm being referred to a periodontist for treatment. My dentist told me that the treatment would start immediately once my periodontist...
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How can an abscessed tooth kill you?

There was a story on the New York Times about a 12-year-old boy who actually died from an untreated tooth abscess. I never realized that these can actually kill someone if not...
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What can cause gingivitis?

My dentist found that I have gingivitis and now I'm going through treatment for it and changing some of my oral care routines at home to reverse it. But I'm not sure how this...
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What should I expect from my first periodontist visit?

My dentist referred me to a periodontist after I complained about chronic bad breath. He wants to make sure that I don't have any periodontal disease. Is there anything that...
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Are there any warning signs of gingivitis?

I was diagnosed with gingivitis a few months ago, but I feel like I had no symptoms of it, whatsoever. If it wasn't for my dentist, I probably would still think that nothing is...
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What can I do to get rid of the brownish pigmentation around my teeth?

My teeth have a brownish pigmentation, especially around the gumline. What can I do to get rid of this staining?
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What is the treatment for periodontitis?

I was diagnosed with periodontitis last week by my dentist, and I'm being referred to a periodontist. How would I be treated for this disease?
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What do healthy gums look like?

I heard that a lot of people in the US have issues with gums. What should my gums look like if they're healthy?
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I have small boils developing around my gums. What could they be?

I have noticed small boils that have developed around my gums, and they're a little painful. What could they be from?
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Is gum disease hereditary?

Both my father and my grandfather suffered from gum disease before they died (they liked their chewing tobacco). And, while I don't do that, but I know a lot of diseases can be...
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I wear dentures. My gums are aching! What can I do?

The dentures I have make my gums red and swollen by the end of day. It's so achy and uncomfortable. What can I do to resolve this denture problem, and how do I treat my sore...
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