I brush my teeth twice a day and floss occasionally but my teeth seem to get yellow easily and my gums bleed a little when brushing....I also use mouthwash twice daily? I'm seeing a dentist in 2 weeks. But I need to know what's wrong? Teeth feel 'soft'?
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Answer:
Sounds like periodontal disease, that's serious if left untreated, it can not only lead to loosing your teeth but effect the rest of your health.
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It may be your diet? strong drinks like coffee can stain teeth. I'm sure your dentist will let you know if you have any underlying dental problems or even try googling it :) good luck
Angie
Because plaque and biofilm can calcify into tartar in less than 24 hours, proper oral hygiene is essential. Removing the toxins and debris is the only way to effectively prevent and treat gum disease and gingivitis. Once the plaque calcifies into tartar it cannot be removed without a professional cleaning (prophylaxis) by your dentist or hygienist. The body’s natural immune response to bacterial plaque and tartar results in swollen, bleeding gums, and also causes the gum tissue to detach from the tooth’s root surface. The end result of uncontrolled gum disease is tooth loss. This disease causing bacteria mostly congregates and rests under the gumlines in “pocket” areas, and is difficult or impossible to remove completely with brushing alone. Because of the anatomy of the tooth, there are also natural concavities in the root surface under the gums; particularly in the teeth toward the back of the mouth. These areas tend to collect plaque and biofilm that floss cannot reach or remove. The “pockets” between the detached gum tissue and tooth surface can be several millimeters deep. Floss won’t reach more than 2 or 3 millimeters. If left alone, the bacteria sitting in deep pockets will multiply and cause further disease. If you’re only seeing your dentist or hygienist for a cleaning every 6 months, that isn’t often enough to treat and prevent gum disease and tooth loss. The answer is an efficient daily home care routine that will promote good oral health. With an Oral Breeze Irrigator, you can reach all of these areas and efficiently flush out the loosely attached plaque and the toxin-ridden biofilm. The result is an environment free of bacteria which will promote healthy gums, tissue attachment and help you keep your teeth longer. http://www.oralbreeze.com
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Could be vit D and Calcium deficiency. Have your levels tested and take vitamins appropriately.
Constantine
Maybe you need more calcium or vit C. My brother was given vit C by the dentist as a child.
my2cents
You should floss every day, at the end of the day -- some people are born with difficult teeth, and they may have to floss after each meal, and that might not even be enough, so those people have to go get their teeth cleaned by a hygienist ever 4 or 5 months... well... that's if you want your teeth to last at least an extra 10 years.
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