Tooth Loss Questions

A major cause of tooth sensitivity is root exposure. Kindly consult a dentist in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations with clinical examination to decide upon treatment. You may need cleaning along with desensitizing procedures and / or artificial enamel filling. Advance procedures can be done with laser too. You may consult me in person. Until then apply a desensitizing paste (sensodyne tooth paste) on the teeth. Wait for 10 to 15 min until you brush your teeth with the sa...more

Brush your teeth twice daily. Floss your teeth before going to bed. Watch for a week. If symptoms still don't improve approach a dentist.

Receding Gums doesnot happen in one day. It takes years of bacteria and millions of bacteria to reduce the level of gum and make space for itself. 99 percent of time it is you who welcomes the bacteria, not remove the plaque , not brush at bed time, no mouthwas use, no floss or interdental toothpick or brush.

You need to start the basic hygeine protocol.
No.1 change the brushing method (want to know-Message ) No 2 Change the brush and switch to Colgate zigzag Soft, brush at night ma...more

Irregular brushing technique with a worn off brush will certainly cause the tooth abrasion, gums to recede & thereby resulting in root exposure. Exposure of (dentin or cementum) layer of the tooth or trauma to the root nerve tissue causes Sensitivity. Adv. cleaning and artificial enamel filling or root canal treatment with a cap for deep abrasion. Floss all your teeth inter dentally & brush twice daily, morning & night, up & down short vertical strokes, with ultra-soft bristles, indicator brush....more

Hi teeth sensitivity can be due to gum infection or wearing away of your teeth due to faulty brushing of teeth go to nearby dentist for professional cleaning and polishing of teeth and for further advise use my doctor's code.

Dear lybrate-user
gum recession has different grades and needs to be assessed by a specialist to assign that grade to it.
After we have assigned a grade can we proceed for treatment. As you can imagine lower the grade-easier/lesser/more successful the treatment.
And as the grade increases the complexity/cost/treatment duration also increase with consequent lowering of prognosis and full recovery.
Please see a specialist near you.

Understandably, encountering a bug in your mouth can be unsettling. While swallowing a small insect is typically harmless, your immediate reaction to wipe it off with a dettol disinfectant wipe is a cause for caution.
Here's what you need to know:
dettol wipes are not intended for oral use. They contain ingredients like alcohol and sodium hypochlorite (bleach) that can be harmful if ingested. While the amount you may have swallowed from wiping the bug might be small, it's best to follow ...more

I understand your concern about receding gums and wanting to improve your dental hygiene. However, I can't provide specific medical advice or treatment recommendations. It's important to consult a qualified dental professional to get an accurate diagnosis and discuss the best treatment options for your individual situation.
Here's what I can do to help:
1. Encourage you to schedule an appointment with a dentist or periodontist (gum specialist). They can assess your gum recession severity...more

Hello lybrate-user,
teeth become loose due to bone loss around teeth which can be due to multiple reasons for. Plaque and calculus and poor oral hygiene or any chewing habit are local factors responsible for bone loss
there can be multiple factors which are not related to mouth like diabetes or any other systemic illness. Please visit a dentist for consultation and get a check-up to know the exact reason and poosible solutions to get it corrected. Hope it will help.

Kindly consult a dentist in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations with clinical examination to decide upon treatment. You may need deep cleaning along with surgical curettage or gum strengthening procedure. Rinse your mouth thoroughly with a mouth wash after every meal. Use pepsodent tooth paste & gum paint for 2 to 3 weeks. Advance procedures can be done with laser. You may consult me in person. Dental tips: - visit a dentist every six months for cleaning and a thorough den...more