Can you help please, as I am very worried?

Aura · Post by **Aura** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 1:37 pm

Hi I am very worried at the moment as at my last appointment, my dentist said I had a touch of Gingeritus. I became very worried that I would lose my teeth but she said it was reversible (what ever that means). She gave me Corsodyl*mouthwash and tooth paste, and told me only to use it for 2 weeks and it is very strong. I have bee using Oral B for my usual toothpaste. I have also started flossing, but I can't get to my back teeth which is a bit worrying,

I am really scared that I could have permanent damage. Can you advise me please? It is giving me sleepless nights.

Post by **LarsMac** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:31 pm

Take some vitamin suppliments, B complex and C. Also, Flossing will help and brushing regular and you'll be fine.

I had that when I was around 30 due to never taking care of my teeth.

Cleaned it up and still have all my teeth.

Well,... most of them. But those two that are missing were from standing up when someone said "Shut up."

Aura · Post by **Aura** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 1:15 am

Thanks for your reply. I wasn' told that you had to rinse your mouth out with water before taking the Corsody mouthwash, which I think she should have done. I am going to make an appointment for two weeks time to see if it has improved.

Her English isn't very good as she is Polish. Should I see a dental nurse at the hospital?

Post by **LarsMac** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 4:10 pm

Don't swallow that mouthwash

Corsodyl mouthwash (chlorhexidine)

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 4:17 pm

Aura;1424245 wrote: Thanks for your reply. I wasn' told that you had to rinse your mouth out with water before taking the Corsody mouthwash, which I think she should have done. I am going to make an appointment for two weeks time to see if it has improved.

Her English isn't very good as she is Polish. Should I see a dental nurse at the hospital? First of all Aura.... please don;t worry.

Second...The mouth wash she gave you Is the best thing. But... phone your Dental practice asap and ask to see your dental hygenist. The hygenist can give you a full scale and polish which will help with any sign of gum disease. People's teeth only drop out If they Ignore the first signs for years.

This Is a good link.... and will put your mind at reat.

Is gingivitis curable

Aura · Post by **Aura** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 1:28 am

Thanks i will ask to see a hygenist, also if they say I have to pay then I will have to grit my teeth (scuse the pun) and part with some money.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:08 am

Aura;1424332 wrote: Thanks i will ask to see a hygenist, also if they say I have to pay then I will have to grit my teeth (scuse the pun) and part with some money.

Are you working at all ?

If not, dentist hygenists must give you a scale and polish at the sign of any gum disease,

Don't take any crap from them and pay If you are not working.

Please believe me, I had to take this up with the Governing Body once before on behalf of someone else who had a Polish dentist and wanted to charge her £40

Aura · Post by **Aura** » Sun Apr 14, 2013 1:32 am

oscar;1424356 wrote: Are you working at all ?

If not, dentist hygenists must give you a scale and polish at the sign of any gum disease,

Don't take any crap from them and pay If you are not working.

Please believe me, I had to take this up with the Governing Body once before on behalf of someone else who had a Polish dentist and wanted to charge her £40

No I am unemployed, I work at the Bournemouth spiritualist church. If they ask for too much then i will see if I can see a hygienist at my local hospital.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sun Apr 14, 2013 7:26 am

Aura;1424410 wrote: No I am unemployed, I work at the Bournemouth spiritualist church. If they ask for too much then i will see if I can see a hygienist at my local hospital.

Aura, please please trust me on this one.... you did not have to pay anything If you are unemployed.

The PCT Is the governing body of dentists and who I went to when I took this up on someone else's behalf.

Unfortunately, whenever there seems to be a case of a dentist trying to charge for a scale and polish when they are entitled to free treatment, It Is always In the main, Polish and Lithuanian dentist. I have had many conversations with the PCT and they are aware that there are some who are aware of the NHS guidelines but just try It on to get patients to pay.

This link Is what you are entitled to on the NHS.... I strongly suggest when you ring to see a hygenist, you state you have spoken to the PCT or taken advice from them that they must scale and polish without charge.

The fact of the matter Is, they have Identified and Informed you that you have the onset of a gum condition and It is standard practice to scale and polish as soon as they see that.

Dentistry: what's available on the NHS - The NHS in England - NHS Choices

Taken from the link.

You're entitled to have all clinically necessary treatment on the NHS. This means that the NHS will provide any treatment that you need to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy and free of pain. This includes:

dentures

root canal treatment

crowns and bridges

any preventive treatment needed, such as a scale and polish, an appointment with the dental hygienist, fluoride varnish or fissure sealants

white fillings

orthodontics for under-18s

Find out more about common treatments provided under the NHS.

The NHS will not provide treatments such as teeth whitening, which you may want to make your teeth more attractive but which are not clinically necessary.

However, if your dentist says you need a particular type of treatment, you should not be asked to pay for it privately.

If you need any help please ask.