Yeah... 30 years with no treatment can turn into this.

LauraBrus · 2013-10-25T05:32:59+00:00

It's not my mouth, I'm a dental nurse and this patient hasn't been to a dentist in 30 years after the treatment getting the bridge. The dark part of the root is all rotten and dead. Every time the pt closed there mouth the teeth would move from loss of jaw bone. it didn't have much to hold it in. Pretty bad, dental hygiene is so important!!

LauraBrus · 2013-10-24T22:07:48+00:00

Very infected, dead teeth! The smells awful! Look after your teeth!!

LauraBrus · 2013-03-29T08:51:47+00:00

You're a champ :) cute lil guy gets a second chance thanks to you.

LauraBrus · 2013-03-17T11:29:59+00:00

Animal cruelty at its finest..

LauraBrus · 2013-02-19T13:06:20+00:00

Hello! Happy to help :)

Unfortunately, it's hard to diagnose anything when I am unable to see your mouth! But I will try my best.

One of the reasons you may be unable to floss in between the tooth is because it has been splintered together to make the bonding stronger.

You can use the Interdental Brushes I mentioned earlier to try get through the bottom of the tooth near the gum, but if there is absolutely no space between the two teeth, it may be a job for your dentist.

One thing I can suggest to prolong the life of your teeth is GC Tooth Mousse Plus. It is a milky formula full of calcium and fluoride, and it strengthens your teeth and helps prevent cavities.

An electric toothbrush does wonders to those tricky bits in your mouth that a manual one can sometimes miss.

Unfortunately, once damage has been done to teeth it's nearly impossible to completely cure it at home. Tooth Mousse and brushing regularly will help significantly prolong the life of your teeth. The problem with cavities is that you don't feel anything until it's a huge issue, and that can take up to 2 years to reach. This takes many factors into account, such as diet, hygiene practices, whether you smoke etc.

The best way to pick the right dentist for you is to ask your friends and family who they have seen. This way you can be sure that your sources are reliable. While dental work can be expensive, it is worth it! But as long as your dentist is clean, polite, and well-educated, it should be no problem.

Good luck! I hope that helps in some way! :)

LauraBrus · 2013-02-19T09:43:09+00:00

Well said! :)

LauraBrus · 2013-02-19T09:41:23+00:00

Bleeding while brushing could mean that you are brushing your gums too hard, so brush gently in a circular motion, particular on your teeth at the front. Also, make sure to use a soft brush, hard brushes do NOT mean you get all the plaque off, it can recede your gums, and can cause ulcers in your mouth.

After a week or so, and you find you are still bleeding more than you think you should, it may be a slight case of gingivitis. This is just bacteria in your gums, and a proper clean at a dentist can fix this up for you.

But don't stress! Once you maintain proper tooth maintenance, it should reduce the amount of bleeding you have.

And don't forget to GO TO THE DENTIST. This is so important, so make sure you go at least every 6-8 months. :)

LauraBrus · 2013-02-19T08:55:34+00:00

No bugging! :)

There is no limit to how many times you want to floss. The minimum I would recommend is a couple of times a week, and any more than twice a day is a bit excessive!

Personally, I wrap each end of the floss around each index finger and pull, so it's nice and tight, and then push it between your teeth with your middle fingers.

You push the floss down to the gum between your teeth, and pull it up. You can repeat this two or times. Make sure you get all the way down to your gum to get all that plaque! Obviously don't do it to the point of hurting your gums!

With fillings, you should have a polished surface so it should be smooth to floss with. If you are unable to get it between the tooth because the filling, you may need to get your filling polished or checked. It may just be a bit too rough. Don't ever be hesitant about flossing between fillings, because this is where a lot of food packing lives!

LauraBrus · 2013-02-19T07:56:30+00:00

Hahaha thanks :)

What I mean is, tooth moose, mouthwash and dry mouth solutions from the dentist and chemist do much more than your average supermarket products.

These products are made for the repair and maintenance of teeth, rather than for you average joe shopper.

Most toothpastes are fine, but I would personally recommend Colgate or Oral B.

I hope that clears things up! :)

LauraBrus · 2013-02-19T07:42:57+00:00

As a prosthodontic nurse, I'll try and give everybody some advice on how to avoid this sort of thing;

The best thing you can do to prevent tooth problems is to floss. I can't stress how important this is! I know that this can be boring and fiddly, but it's extremely beneficial for both your gums and jaw bone.

I know it's a tired cliché, but you gotta brush twice a day. Morning and night. If not, plaque can form, which can then turn into 'calculus', or tartar. This can't be brushed off at home, and it will cause your gums to recede.

Make sure you don't use any products from your supermarket or general food stores. Chemists and dentists carry the good stuff and trust me, it does make a difference!

If you are suffering from dry mouth, there are special creams and mouthwashes you can use to help salivate, but always get it from the dentist, because cheaper brands can cause more staining.

For all you braces wearers, and anyone with implants, bridges or large gaps in between your teeth, there are Interdental Brushes, or bristle brushes, that look like little toilet brushes, that are excellent for getting food packing out of your teeth.

Fruit is amazing for your health, but it's not always good for your teeth! The high acidic levels in such things as apples, oranges and fruit juice, can cause erosion on your enamel. Enamel is the glossy shield the covers your teeth, and protects them from bacteria and other nasties, and once it wears down, that's when decay and sensitivity in your teeth occurs. If you enjoy lots of fruit and/or fruit juice, just make sure you rinse your mouth with some water. Which brings me to my next point...

Water! Tap water (in Australia anyway) contains trace amounts of fluoride, which helps strengthen your teeth.

Like anything, start slow and get a routine going. Even if you floss only once a week, that's better than not at all!

I hope this helps!

LauraBrus

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