Everytime I have my teeth cleaned, my gums bleed ALOT. I have healthy teeth (I have never even had a cavity), but my mother has Periodontal disease, a type of gum disease that is causing her teeth and gums to become infected and abscessed. Could this be the start of Periodontal disease? Is Periodontal disease genetic?

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Im only 22 and have periodontal disease with noticeable pockets, ive had my treatments but have read about the risks on my heart and brain. Is my life expectancy considerably shorter now? Im terrified…

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My orthodontist scared the crap out of me a while ago, said I’ll need 6 teeth pulled at least. I had periodontal disease and I am getting treated for it, but I was wondering if I can still get implants down the road with the disease?

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but is that it? I mean does the rest of my body get an infection of some sort? Do I get some horrible disease with no cure? I mean besides loosing my teeth.. what else happens to me? Do my gums go back to looking normal if I loose all my teeth? Meaning do they go back to pinkish from a bright red?

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I have several questions regarding Periodontal Disease. I read in a magazine that if your toothbrush touches someone else’s and they have periodontal disease, chances are you will get it to.
So my first question is can you get periodontal disease by kissing someone who has the disease?
Second question is, is it contagious?
Third question, What can you do to prevent Periodontal Disease?
And last question, once you have Periodontal Disease, do you always have it??

Any info you may have, would be greatly appreciated.
And for the wise a&& who suggests that I brush my teeth, thanks but I already do that!!

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Dentist told me I have Moderate Periodontal Disease and some pockets of 5-6mm, yet I go every 6 months to dentist, also have never had bleeding gums I thought that was a sign?
Teeth seem to have slight movement sing I saw the hygienist why is this?

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I have periodontal disease. I may buy a new toothbrush and I am wondering what kind would be best to help slow down the progression of periodontal disease.

Thanks!

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Is gum Recession always caused by periodontal disease, or could it be caused by something else? If it isnt periodontal disease, what could be causing it?

Could it be excessive flossing? If I stopped flossing, would the gum recession stop, or would it continue regardless of that?
If it is this MGD problem, would a periodontist/dentist refer me to someone else, or would I need to seek out a specialist myself?

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I always hear that tobacco smokers have a greater risk of developing many different dental and mouth problems. I realize that smoking stains the teeth brownish yellow and causes bad breath(besides causing many serious diseases), but how exactly does it lead to tooth problems like causing cavities and gum disease? Please note, I am a non-smoker, but some people in my family smoke. Does the same go for marijuana smokers, or only tobacco smokers?

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I just recently found out I have periodontal disease. Soon I will be having the scaling and planing done. I have to admit I am a bit nervous about the procedure. But also nervous about how to take care of my teeth properly once it is done.

Please share your experiences with me. Or if you are a dental professional I would love to hear your advice.

Thanks!

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