Gum Disease: What you need to know before treatment!

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[trixiec]

I wish I would have come across this video a couple years ago, when I was first told I had gum disease and needed deep cleanings. I assumed I was being sold something I didn't need having no pain, nothing visible wrong to me, not knowing anything about it, or about what I'm looking at on X-rays, or what those numbers mean when they stick you.. No one even attempted to explain this. It got worse. This video is very educational and easy for regular people to understand. Everyone who is told they have gum disease should watch it.

[jwabufavor]

You are honest, I wish all Dentist could be like you...thank you 🙏

[kmyshgs]

I finally can understand periodontal disease through this thorough and straightforward explanation, this teaching is also helping me to choose the right dentist, thank you so much!

[gwendolynmccreight]

I found this video just scrolling and what a blessing to see this explained so well. Thank you

[brqhjqv]

I went to a new dentist today, he suggested me to do a periodontal treatment. He said if I do not do what he recommended, he will not want me to be his patient. I decided just run as fast as I could.

[cj]

Thanks a lot for this detailed video!
Recently diagnosed with moderate gum disease myself, have had a deep clean on all 4 quadrants and have been absolutely stressing over it since.

I don’t fully trust that the perio has my best interest at heart based on a few things and I think that your video has helped confirm that, so will be getting a second opinion for sure !

You’ve explained more to me in a free 20 minute video than my perio did which has so far cost me an arm and a leg

[ijustneedanamex]

Thanks for talking more about the business side of dentistry which can unethical! Very informative video.

[SorrentoShore]

Thank you for the awesome audio clarity!

[johnmitchell]

Thank you so much for your very informative video. I have an appointment for a periodontal consultation in 2 weeks and I am now going there as a very informed patient. I feel so much better now that I have a good idea what's going on with my gum condition.

[ripsagoly]

Thankyou an excellent presentation.... I went for a second opinion yesterday, first dentist said extract 4 and do a bridge... I was in absolute shock, yesterday was told extract 9 teeth and have dentures, I know it’s quite selfish of me but I feel traumatized.. I never ever thought I’d ever have to wear dentures ... it’s so very upsetting .... I recommend never ever ever neglect your teeth, take care of them while you can ... Thankyou doctor

[vivianlandrum]

Thank you for sharing. Truly most of us don't understand the bone loss is the reason we loose our teeth.

[shelleyb]

I was just diagnosed with early stage periodontitis (mostly 4s and 3s with a few 5s and 2s) and I was slightly surprised because I see very little tartar above my gums besides a couple trouble areas. This is truly a lesson that there's always more hiding under the surface, literally and figuratively. But then again I have only been to the dentist a few times in my life, last time being over 10 years ago.
I've also suffered from chronic depression for a good portion of my life which of course affects various forms of hygiene. But I have improved all of my hygiene habits over the past 5-7 years and even lost over 100 lbs. But I know that that is no substitute for proper dental visits and cleanings. I also have always had a hard time flossing because my teeth are extremely tight against each other. It hurts my fingers more than anything and those floss picks DO NOT fit between my teeth and I've tried them all. If they do they're shredded after two teeth.) It has actually gotten easier over the past year and I'm realizing that's a bad sign. Lol.

Over the next month and a half (every Wednesday-- my only day off) I'm having a deep cleaning (2 appts because that's what my insurance requires) about half a dozen fillings (2 appts), 5 teeth extracted (all 4 wisdom teeth plus a broken/rotted molar in front of one of the wisdom teeth). Also TBD either a crown or root canal on another molar with advanced cavity. It's going to cost me almost $4k but I was approved for $3k on CareCredit. It's gonna be tough paying it off but I'm pretty confident that I was properly diagnosed and given a good treatment plan. I actually ENJOY going to the dentist but it's just so expensive and easy to put off. But I know I'm investing in my overall health and I'm honestly lucky I'm not worse off.

[rgcol]

I went to a dentist and she told me I needed intensive deep cleaning in x3 sessions and I had mild bone loss. I was not convinced and went somewhere else and they said my teeth were fine no bone loss but had to get a one session deep clean as I did have bleeding gums and need to get the cleaning under control control and they would check it in 3 months time. My teeth are now fine as all I need to do is brush properly and floss. So glad I got a second opinion. Great video.

[catgil]

This is the first time that I realized bone loss refers to the bone surrounding the roots and not the roots themselves. When looking at my xrays I was kind of reassured I could see my roots so well, now I realize - that's a bad sign!

[francesrosa]

I appreciate your honesty. So nice to find an honest Dentist who has a conscience 🙏🤗

[krystlejackson-vtmp]

Great information doc. Blessings. Keep up the fantastic job you are doing.

[deliagarcia]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU SO MUCH! THANKS FOR BEING HONEST DR.

[bethfolk]

I was just diagnosed with periodontal disease and thank you so much for this video. It's the most informative one that I've found.

[devotedgem]

The problem is not just bein informative. Alot of dentist are not sending patient for treatment. They want to bill for extraction but not try to prevent the main problem. Basic cleanings dont mean anything if u kep having bone lost. i had braces for 5 years. i have had this problem since i was 14 with braces my ortho didnt say anything. but now as an adult im losing teeth. Alot of people just play dentist but actually want u to keep losing teeth so they keep billing you for different stuff. Dentures implants vaneers. wht they are doing if wrong, Its only getting worst. i have to keep looking for away to fix this problem. I have had 2 many opinions. no one wants to send you to perio early if they know you NEED it. Smh. Its a BUSSINESS first

[FunNun]

Best explanation I have ever had. Thank you!