Gum Problems
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Its not one of the listed symptoms but I just wondered if anyone here had suffered terribly with gum disease worsening with hormonal/peri-menopause ? My gums in a real old mess so much so I have lost teeth and set to loose many more. It just seems so aggressive and ties in with the onset of my more severe peri-menopause symptoms. I have Peridontal Disease (severe gum disease) thank you
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I started having problems around 2-3 years ago. I was so upset, despite following good oral hygeine, I ended up having to have some deep cleaning and a long lecture on how to "properly" care for my teeth. Never so insulted, as I was doing what I was supposed to, it just happens that some us will have additional issues during this time. I went for the deep cleaning and now visit my regular dentist 4 times a year for the regular cleaning. And you are right, it does seem to tie into the more intense part of this "lovely" time of life. Hopefully it will ease up soon.
Annie xx
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I am not aware of that other than the typical things changing during peri. My hygenist also mentioned she was surprised to have issues and needed to see a periodontist (crazy as it sounds, she's probably more meticulous than most of us!!) because she's peri as well and having issues now. Hopefully if you do have the deep cleaning done you will feel somewhat better.
Annie xx
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Sounds crazy I know, but it seems to help keep the pockets down as well. I have some bone loss and done want to lose teeth or have any type of surgery to fix that problem. Good luck!
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I am in the US and see a doctor privately (no insurance on dental at present time) so it was quite costly to go to peridontist (my teeth were cleaned in 4 quadrants, 1 side at a time -ouch!) but worth it. Even going every 3 months to the dentist for routine cleaning is not covered on our private insurance, but hey, considering the alternative, it's worth it.
Do try the gum massaging at night, while you are settling in for evening prior to bedtime....it's somewhat relaxing and does really help. Hope this helps you!
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You might benefit taking antibiotics prior to cleaning -some dentists here give prophylatic antibiotics prior to cleaning. Do they do that in the UK? You may want to ask, as honestly, that has not happen to me and I wonder if you don't get a slight infection afterward. Won't hurt to ask.
Yes, I love my dentist and hygentist. Both are remarkable women who have traveled our path! Very understanding!
Annie xx
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Hope you can try it & see if your mouth feels a little better.
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Let me know how you get on x
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