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Periodontal disease treatment options
Added: October 12, 2007 - 1:47 PM
By: bjmcford@msn.com, Socorro, NM |
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X-rays Available:
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Gum Surgery
Teeth:
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: August, 2007
Last Cleaning: October, 2007
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A few weeks ago I had a cleaning and exam done, and I was told by the dentist that cleaning would not solve my problem, as I had moderate to advanced periodontal disease and loose teeth and I needed surgery. The dentist was quite abrupt and rude and refused to answer my questions. She quickly whipped out a referral slip and referred me to a periodontist about 80 miles away and left the room. Not being anywhere near convinced that my problem required surgery, I sought out another dentist and hygienist. After examining me and looking over my x-rays, they said I had a few pockets which measured 4 or 5 and two which measured 6, but I have NO loose teeth. They both seemed puzzled that another dentist would immediately refer me to a periodontist and said they believed scaling and root planing could turn the situation around. This seemed to be a more reasonable treatment plan, so I opted for the scaling and root planing, which was completed last week.
Unfortunately, my mind was only temporarily put at ease, because I am concerned that there might actually be a condition here that does require a periodontist. I am being diligent with flossing and brushing and spent quite a bit of money on a Sonicare and a Waterpik, and my dentist and hygienist seem confident that this should take care of the problem. But, still, I am confused about why the first dentist would be so quick to send me off to the periodontist, but the second one seems puzzled as to why. Can anyone give me any kind of explanation for this?
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