Thank you for taking the time to stop by my blog and even viewing my video. I decided to touch basis on gum disease also known Periodontal disease. As I stated in my video 4 out of 5 people have this disease, and it is a silent disease. It causes you to loose your teeth eventually and even loose self esteem.
What can you do if you have already been diagnosed with gum disease?
Well, you can began by going and getting treatments to removed and keep the disease under control, which means you will have to do these things:
- Go to the dentist every 3 months
- Water Pik
- Floss
- Brush more
- Listerine
What kind of treatment can dentist provide?
Normally a deep cleaning is involved, where the dentist or hygienist will remove the plaque and tarter from underneath gums. Depending on the extent of your infection sometimes an antibiotic has to be administered into the gum. That did not happen with me.
Can you still get braces?
Yes and no, and the reason I answered that way is because I am not a orthodontist nor am I a Dentist period. The Dentist refers you to the orthodontist and that dentist tells you whether you may be able to proceed with treatment. I went to two different orthodontist and got two opinions and that helped me a great deal.
How long did I wait after my deep cleaning?
I waited 4 months and that was only because I had to get teeth pulled, get my deep cleaning and heal up. I had to make sure my gums were healthy and I had not other evidence of the the disease getting in the way of my treatment.
My advice to anyone seeking braces is to do your research and feel comfortable with both dentist. My dentist referred me to both of the orthodontist in my area. I just liked one more than the other. Both of them do a great job, so I know that if something were to happen to my orthodontist I would go back to the first one.
Don't get discouraged, keep moving forward and seek alternatives to improve your smile. I saved my money up to pay my down payment and pay the office every month. Good luck on your journey and thanks for reading!!
