Learn how to prevent gingivitis, periodontal disease, and how to diagnose periodontal, or gum, disease and get expert tips and advice on keeping healthy teeth and oral hygiene in this free instructional video.
Expert: Dr. Scott M. Chandler, D.M.D
Bio: Dr. Scott M. Chandler, D.M.D began his career in dentistry at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry.
Filmmaker: Danny Loughmiller
very nice video
soragia3 2 months ago
ok guys idk what to do! I have pain around my gums in the back of my mouth... but it's only on one side... the pain spreads down to my glands it hurtS!
SwordInThroat 7 months ago
Hey Jessica.
Judging by what you have said, I wouldn't say that you would have the disease. You don't need to brush that hard haha. Only a slight bit of pressure is required when brushing.
But if you are concerned, the best thing to do is go to the dentist to get your mouth checked out. I would recommend getting in there as quick as you can so that if you do have gum disease, You can stop it early.
I hope this has helped you!
GooFan15 2 years ago
If it's unusally red, swollen and tender thenit's most likely earyly gum disease. But if your gums are pulling away from your teeth go to your dentist ASAP.
Froggermcfrog 2 years ago
ok my teeth are a bit crooked only like 3 teeth though, and im freakin out here because my gums blead a little last night when i brushed but i brushed hard, like not regular hard, i mean **hard**. and i have 2 spots on my gums where they hurt then i eat cheetos on them or something hard 2 little spots... how many times a day should i brush? what toothpaste is best? and DO I HAVE THIS??
jessica982009 2 years ago
you should tell her. Here I am in my 30's.. no one really told me what could happen and sadly I am in bad shape. :(.
~BSG
blacksheepgirl 2 years ago
no kidding there r alot of 14 jerks on here but im 9 i dont have this problem
paulglindon 2 years ago
I have that same problem, but I asked my orthodontist about it and he said that in my case it is a reaction to my braces and it will go away after I get them off...it could be different in you case so you might want to ask your orthodontist about that.
volleyball812 2 years ago
Well, I'm also 14.
Doesn't make much of a help to there not being a lot of 14 tear olds on youtube. lol.
But I have I gum infection on one of my bottom front teeth.
But then next to it my gum is starting to go down, and showing more of my teeth.
I'm also scared as well that I may have a gum disease.
Is it possibly for it to be caused by braces though?
'Cause I also have braces.
AssortedPyschos 2 years ago
maybe you should drink milk for extra calcium and drink a lot of water to support your gums
dannyoo2 2 years ago