Chronic periodontitis

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can give me some advice or who has had a similar experience.
I have had receeding gums on about 6 of my teeth for about 6 years now made worse recently due to twcan give me some advice or who has had a similar experience.
I have had receeding gums on about 6 of my teeth for about 6 years now made worse recently due to two pregnancies, bruxism and awful stress in my life - in my case it is also genetic. The recession is really deep and awful and I hate it. At my last dental appointment before Christmas I discovered that I have chronic periodontitis - the dentist has never told me this I just happened to see it when I was signing my X-Ray forms. During the examination the dentist flippantly told me that I will eventually lose 3 of my molars - I was so devastated at the time I didn't think to ask any further questions. Ever since I have been in such a state, I am unable to sleep, I have lost loads of weight and my generalised anxiety disorder is through the roof. I have aged about ten years in the last couple of months. I am so upset about the thought of losing my teeth and I can't talk to anybody in my life about it as I am so ashamed. Not even my husband knows, he fell in love with my smile and j am so worried about how he will react, my teeth have always been so lovely. I really don't know what to do as this is affecting me so, so deeply - dies anybody have and advice they can give me please it has anybody ever been in this situation I feel so alone - many thanks in advance!

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Hi all, I was hoping there is somebody who can give me some advice or who has had a similar experience.
I have had receeding gums on about 6 of my teeth for about 6 years now made worse recently due to two pregnancies, bruxism and awful stress in my life - in my case it is also genetic. The recession is really deep and awful and I hate it. At my last dental appointment before Christmas I discovered that I have chronic periodontitis - the dentist has never told me this I just happened to see it when I was signing my X-Ray forms. During the examination the dentist flippantly told me that I will eventually lose 3 of my molars - I was so devastated at the time I didn't think to ask any further questions. Ever since I have been in such a state, I am unable to sleep, I have lost loads of weight and my generalised anxiety disorder is through the roof. I have aged about ten years in the last couple of months. I am so upset about the thought of losing my teeth and I can't talk to anybody in my life about it as I am so ashamed. Not even my husband knows, he fell in love with my smile and I am so worried about how he will react, my teeth have always been so lovely. I really don't know what to do as this is affecting me so, so deeply - does anybody have and advice they can give me please it has anybody ever been in this situation I feel so alone - many thanks in advance! o pregnancies, bruxism and awful stress in my life - in my case it is also genetic. The recession is really deep and awful and I hate it. At my last dental appointment before Christmas I discovered that I have chronic periodontitis - the dentist has never told me this I just happened to see it when I was signing my X-Ray forms. During the examination the dentist flippantly told me that I will eventually lose 3 of my molars - I was so devastated at the time I didn't think to ask any further questions. Ever since I have been in such a state, I am unable to sleep, I have lost loads of weight and my generalised anxiety disorder is through the roof. I have aged about ten years in the last couple of months. I am so upset about the thought of losing my teeth and I can't talk to anybody in my life about it as I am so ashamed. Not even my husband knows, he fell in love with my smile and j am so worried about how he will react, my teeth have always been so lovely. I really don't know what to do as this is affecting me so, so deeply - dies anybody have and advice they can give me please it has anybody ever been in this situation I feel so alone - many thanks in advance!

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Hi all, I was hoping there is somebody who can give me some advice or who has had a similar experience.
I have had receeding gums on about 6 of my teeth for about 6 years now made worse recently due to two pregnancies, bruxism and awful stress in my life - in my case it is also genetic. The recession is really deep and awful and I hate it. At my last dental appointment before Christmas I discovered that I have chronic periodontitis - the dentist has never told me this I just happened to see it when I was signing my X-Ray forms. During the examination the dentist flippantly told me that I will eventually lose 3 of my molars - I was so devastated at the time I didn't think to ask any further questions. Ever since I have been in such a state, I am unable to sleep, I have lost loads of weight and my generalised anxiety disorder is through the roof. I have aged about ten years in the last couple of months. I am so upset about the thought of losing my teeth and I can't talk to anybody in my life about it as I am so ashamed. Not even my husband knows, he fell in love with my smile and I am so worried about how he will react, my teeth have always been so lovely. I really don't know what to do as this is affecting me so, so deeply - does anybody have and advice they can give me please it has anybody ever been in this situation I feel so alone - many thanks in advance!

You poor thing. Your dentist was totally unhelpful and I think you should find a new one that can offer more support and advice.

What is your daily toothbrushing routine? What toothbrush and paste do you use? Maybe people here can give you advice on the best one for your condition. Do you floss or use the Tepe brushes each day?

If finances allow you could try a water flosser. It's actually very soothing on sore gums and is supposed to be as effective as manual flossing.

Don't despair. Even if you do lose some teeth you can have a bridge or implants. You won't be left with a huge gap for ever.

Get yourself one of those pressure sensitive toothbrushes oral B is reduced to £30 from £80 in Asda at the moment.
Those little inter dental brushes to sort the plaque and peroxil foaming mouthwash.
Has the dentist given you any bacterial antibiotics?

I was on a thread a while ago where someone went to a specialist dentist that helped them to overcome these types of problems, also I think the waterpik is very good
I hope you can get some help and advice on here OP, totally understand why you're distressed, you poor thing.

You probably need to be referred to a specialist
Your dentist can do this- or possibly a different dentist if yours isn’t helpful

Might be worth asking if there’s a gum specialist in a local hospital
Private treatment can get quite expensive

Your dentist should refer you to a periodondal specialist. They are very expensive but do a deep clean into the pockets under local anaesthetic. You cannot do it yourself no matter how you try. It will be worth the expensive to prolong the life of your teeth. My OH is a dentist and he says they are excellent. The same goes for root canal specialists

I was diagnosed with severe periodontal disease. The pockets in my gums were around 10/11 (anything above 5 is considered bad). I was referred to a specialist who did some deep cleans under the gum line. I have to use the inter dental brushes and an electric toothbrush as well.

At my last check things had improved enough for me to go back to my NHS dentist. I will loose teeth but the situation is not as bad as it was and I should get another 5 or 6 years before teeth may start coming out

imiclinic.co.uk/periodontitis-therapies/non-surgical-periodontal-treatment/
(from the other thread that mentioned)

Thank you also much for taking the time to post a message, I appreciate it so much.
Lizzyliveson - thank you 🙂 I currently brush with an oral B electric toothbrush in the morning and then in the evening I use the harp flossers and brush again with my electric toothbrush. I have been oil pulling with coconut oil twice a week for the last couple of months and take coq10, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium and D3 but nothing seems to be improving my condition. I have tried the tepee flossers ages ago but will try them again. I will also look at the water flossers.
AmazingBouncingFerret - I love your name! I'm not any antibiotics but I will look into the peroxil - thank you!
UYScuti - thank you for your lovely message, I will look at the link.
Heatherjayne1972 - thank you, I will do some research into specialists.
NoMorePoliticsPlease - thank you for the message - I think my next step will be to have the deep clean to try and help the pockets, I dread the thought but I will literally do anything I can - you are so lucky to have your OH is a dentist!
FemiLANGul - thank you so much for sharing your own experiences - I hope you are well now, I think another 5/6 years is an amazing outcome and hopefully by then if you need more dental treatment it will be even more advanced by then. Would you mind if I asked how you found the procedure (was it a scale and root planing) did you have any gum recession, black triangles or bone loss after the procedure? Thank you all you have no idea how much your kindness and words have helped me, I am hating this phase in my life it really is wrecking my life but just by putting everything into words and getting it off my chest has helped loads 🙂

Do you have a mouth guard for the bruxism?

AmazingGreats - thank you for responding - I have a mouth guard but it really hurts to wear it and I worry it might make my gum recession worse. I think I will give it another go though, a couple of times I have woken myself up in the night with teeth grinding and have had tiny bits in my mouth which I think was parts of my teeth - so scary! 😩

OP I have the same level of recession and also generalised anxiety disorder... twins!!!!
Are you on any medication for the anxiety. I completely understand with anxiety how things like this can seem massive and take up your whole head space but logically you know that this shouldn't be causing this level of anxiety? Yes we may lose some of our teeth due to this but sure look we can always get implants or whatever- there is always a solution- we are not going to be left gummy old women! This is not to say don't get it seen to but it's not the end of the world. My mother had the same issue and held onto these teeth till she was 80. She is now 84 and has the best set of implant teeth going.

Hi OP, just to say I really feel for you. I have gum recession at the front bottom tooth - it had a score of 3 at my last check which I believe is troublesome and will need careful ongoing attention to make sure I don't lose it. I only really noticed it out of the blue, and it's stressful as it's in such a prominent position and would look awful if it came out. I try not to think about it 😢
6 teeth must be an overwhelming prospect but it sounds like you're doing all the right things and as a PP said, cosmetic work can be done to salvage things (not that you want to, but you wouldn't be toothless!).
Also - at least molars are not visible. Just think, many people (me included!) have those out routinely for braces! Maybe try to think of it that way. Wish you the best x

Not rtft, have you looked into oil pulling?

Moanyhole - thank you so much for your message! I was on anxiety meds for about 3 years but I came off them 6 months ago and I was so proud with myself and now this has happened and I am back to square 1 with my anxiety - my impending tooth is literally all I can think about and it is wrecking every aspect of my life. Are you having any treatment for your recession? Hope you are ok. My Mum had this too but unfortunately lost all her teeth before I was even born. Wow twins - they must keep you busy!
Shirleyschmidt - thank you so much, I hope your recession is ok - do you know what has caused it in your case?
OlaEliza - thank you - I oil pull with coconut oil twice a week, I think it makes my teeth nice and clean makes my mouth feel nice but I don't think it is helping with the recession - have you tried it?

OP, if you do get a water flosser please try using it with saline solution (nothing fancy just a teaspoon of salt dissolved in half a litre of water) I find it much more kind to my gums than just plain water, I used to get bleeding after I brushed my teeth but I never ever get it now that I use a water flosser with salt water three times a day, I realise that might seem obsessive and excessive but ...well it's your teeth!!

Defintiely go and get your anxiety sorted Chasingclouds- i tried to go off meds and this happened also. The way I look at it is that if it take one tablet a day to keep everything in perspective for me then it is very worth it and a small price to pay! Once you have that sorted then you shouldn't be as I'm trying oil pulling/water flossing etc first. Im not in the UK and have to pay for dental treatment so unfortunately I can't afford anything more than that at the moment. It is definitely genetic with us- Ive always been good with my teeth care.

UYScuti - thank you for the advice re water flosser - that is amazing that your gums have stopped bleeding!
Moanyhole - thank you - anxiety is just the worse isn't it?! That is a great take on it - I always said to myself that even though I'm on meds it is better than me being a frazzled Mum to the kids and potentially causing severe harm to my body through stress ie heart problems. Hope you are ok. Im hoping I can get treatment on the NHS as I really can't afford anything private but I doubt it, I'm still trying to research all this, I too have always looked after my teeth and go for a dental check up every six months - my husband hasn't been to the dentist in nearly 20 years and he has absolutely no problems! Men lol!