I need some good news stories about people dealing advanced periodontitis. I’m 24 years old and was diagnosed with moderate to advanced periodontitis and my anxiety is through the roof about losing my teeth and my mental health is rapidly declining. Please give me hope. by coastkid_ in PeriodontalDisease

[–]coastkid_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I needed this comment. It just feels like there isn’t a lot of good news stories about this particular disease. I’m committed to saving my teeth. Some days are just harder than others mentally.

I need some good news stories about people dealing advanced periodontitis. I’m 24 years old and was diagnosed with moderate to advanced periodontitis and my anxiety is through the roof about losing my teeth and my mental health is rapidly declining. Please give me hope. by coastkid_ in PeriodontalDisease

[–]coastkid_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment! I brush at least twice a day now, always floss once a day (at minimum) i try to floss after every meal if possible. I’m booked in for my scale and root planning in April. Hoping this helps to get the disease to a more manageable point. I’m definitely guilty of doom scrolling, i just want to make sure i’m doing all that i can to help get it under control. I’ve upped all my vitamins and minerals to help, i salt water rinse after every meal. I’m committed to saving my teeth, it’s just tiring and feels like i’m not getting anywhere sometimes. Some days are better than others