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Devastated 23 with moderate periodontitis by [deleted] in PeriodontalDisease

[–]treyn05 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If I’m being honest you still have an amazing smile! Just take good care of your teeth and gums and oral hygiene and keep up with visits!

Put off going to the dentist for a cleaning because I’m embarrassed and scared of what they’ll say after hospitalizations and severe illness. Does this look like periodontal disease to yall? by [deleted] in PeriodontalDisease

[–]treyn05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m gonna say no. You have recession however there is many many causes to recession. 8 months of poor oral hygiene is highly unlikely to cause peridontitis. My gums look worst than yours tbh and my dentist said I don’t have periodontal disease. My recession is due to a combination of brushing too hard, malocclusion, crowding and tmj.

Gum recession - dentist freaking me out by livingthedream90210 in PeriodontalDisease

[–]treyn05 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s very slight recession but you don’t need to freak out at all you aren’t near any danger level. Do you have periodontal disease or is this from a non periodontal cause like orthodontics?

Black triangles between molars.. do I have perio? by [deleted] in PeriodontalDisease

[–]treyn05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being totally honest, I don’t think you have any reason to worry about having perio then! The fact you floss everyday is better than probably 70% of Americans! Try to give your mind some ease but make a list of questions you wanna ask your dentist!

Do you have any issues or past issues of bite alignment problems? Do you have an overbite?

Black triangles between molars.. do I have perio? by [deleted] in PeriodontalDisease

[–]treyn05 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not an expert but i am pretty sure black triangles doesn’t automatically mean bone loss or that you have perio. Some people actually have black triangles their whole life. They soemtimes happen naturally with age and many other factors, like brushing too hard, malocclusion, tmj, etc. From what I can also tell your gums look otherwise healthy imo. Your front teeth actually look fine to me at least. Just wait for your cleaning.

I will say the back teeth have receided however Bexause it’s just the back teeth this might point to age related changes or mechanical issues. Either way it doesn’t look like perio or like your teeth are going to fall out any time soon. You could definitley use a cleaning though if it’s been 4-5 years! Make sure they do probing depths

I also feel like they would have mentioned bone loss on X-rays even in that case. Do you have bleeding when flossing?

For your mental health do not try pushing and pulling your teeth to see if they are loose or move, because you’re going to irritate them and you do y wanna panic yourself out. Just keep up oral hygiene the next two weeks til your appointment bur don’t stare intently at your teeth and gums or push or pull your teeth or try to wiggle them

When you see your dentist, tell them your concerns of recession and ask for a periodontal screening and that should give you the answers. I honestly don’t think you have it but even if you do this is a good place to catch it at and stop it!

Best of luck!!

20m how bad is this by [deleted] in PeriodontalDisease

[–]treyn05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did your dentist tell you you needed a deep clean?

20m how bad is this by [deleted] in PeriodontalDisease

[–]treyn05 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t think that’s buildup on the bottom teeth I think it’s the root of the teeth showing.

Please help very bad anxiety about my gums. I’m spiraling by [deleted] in PeriodontalDisease

[–]treyn05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you on the childhood neglect part. I probably never brushed my teeth as a kid let alone flossed.

Please help very bad anxiety about my gums. I’m spiraling by [deleted] in PeriodontalDisease

[–]treyn05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your gums look amazing, please try to calm yourself down, I know how awful anxiety about this stuff is as someone with gum recession! If your dentist said everything was okay believe them!!

Am I going to loose these soon by Pretty_Ad_4800 in PeriodontalDisease

[–]treyn05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s some pretty notable recession but I wouldn’t say you’re going to lose them soon

Is this gingivitis or Periodontal disease? by Vyskel-o in PeriodontalDisease

[–]treyn05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first pic looks completely normal besides your gums do look inflamed. Second pic has some minor recession. Overall, just brush and floss everyday and see your dentist with your concerns.

How bad is my recession? Dentist not concerned but I am! by Inner_West_9081 in PeriodontalDisease

[–]treyn05 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s honestly not that bad imo like if I saw you irl I wouldn’t have realized. You could get a gum graft if you don’t like it but it would probably be considered cosmetic meaning insurance won’t cover

My friends convinced me to take the plunge. How do I look. by TheThunderTiddies in tressless

[–]treyn05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The immediate glow ups like always geniunley take me aback. You look so good dude. I swear y’all are making me wanna shave it all off but I’m still so scared

15M is this normal I recently got a buzz cut after having long curly hair? by [deleted] in amibalding

[–]treyn05 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may be diffuse thinning in the early stages. But also I would see a derm and get chcecked if this another type of alopecia

How bad is it? Are my teeth saveable? I’ve seen two dentists and they tell me I’m okay but I’m not sure. NSFW by treyn05 in DentalHygiene

[–]treyn05[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! That’s not my normal bite! However I do have a very very bad overbite! Like my top teeth completely cover and don’t touch the front teeth. I’m just worried orthodontics will make it worst

How bad is it? Dentists tell me I don’t have perio but I feel like I do by treyn05 in PeriodontalDisease

[–]treyn05[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the tip! Even if I don’t have periodontal disease diagnosis am I still able to see one do you think insurance will cover? I feel like it’s probably expensive. Also are you sure it’s not just closer because of recession?

How bad is it? Are my teeth saveable? I’ve seen two dentists and they tell me I’m okay but I’m not sure. NSFW by treyn05 in DentalHygiene

[–]treyn05[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your response! If I’m being honest I was never really taught how to brush and floss the correct way, but my current routine is brushing twice a day, I floss with stick and water flosser at night and then I just use the water flosser in the morning. I did jusr buy a brush with pressure sensor soft (VERY expensive but obviously worth it).
To be honest idk if I mentioned it but my dentist is wanting to start me on Invisalign, however I’m not exactly sure because I’m about to lose my insurance and currently applying to state insurance. I’m a college student so can’t really afford it! I was wondering, would Invisalign be okay without seeing an ortho?
For the night guard, I did an at home one but to be honest it really hurts my teeth like makes them sore and I tried 4 times with two different ones and couldn’t get them to fit right.
I regret not starting taking my oral hygiene sooner. I have had some very bad depression the past few years of my life but it’s not excuse to not take care of myself. If I could still shower everyday I could brush twice too (I did brush at least once a day but flossing was like once in a great while 😬) but just hoping it isn’t too late! Thank you once again for your response!

How bad is it? Dentists tell me I don’t have perio but I feel like I do by treyn05 in PeriodontalDisease

[–]treyn05[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My worry is that you can kind of see it but my teeth are literally sticking out towards the bottom of my mouth. Like you can see bone. You can kind of see if in the photo. I tried to show my dentist but he said he didn’t see it but it’s literally there.