I reversed my gum disease!!!

[carfreemama]

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I got my pockets down from 7s to 5s. It took root planing with freezing and then some very painful cleanings, but it's better! I had my first cleaning that didn't hurt the other day. The dentist and hygeinist were very impressed. We all credit the use of those little interdental bottle-brush thingies with really helping to turn things around. That and cleanings every 4 months.

My gum disease comes from having too many invasive oral procedures over my lifetime. I have now officially avoided a referral to a periodontist.

Just wanted to post that it CAN be done.

[trinity6232000]

Originally Posted by carfreemama

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We all credit the use of those little interdental bottle-brush thingies with really helping to turn things around.

Could you explain further what this is? I just had a very sad dental appointment this past week. They want me to pay $4000 for stage 1, and then there will be a stage 2. I was worried first of all about paying for the first small visit I had that only cost me $250, I am freaking out about this.

The worst I have is a few 5's, but I would really like advice on how to keep the damage from getting worse in the future.

Your post gives me hope. Thanks.

[gbailey]

Thanks for sharing this. I'm getting scaling done soon and was nervous about it but this makes me feel more comfortable.

[dds07]

nice! now be super diligent about your cleanings to maintain it...5s are still a bit of a risk...