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10 Signs that you may have gum disease:
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a red or pink tinge on your toothbrush after brushing your teeth |
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a taste of blood or other peculiar tastes in your mouth |
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swollen, bruised or
tender areas of gum, especially in between your teeth |
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blood in your mouth, or on your teeth, especially on awakening |
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areas around your teeth from which it is difficult or painful to remove food |
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loosening teeth |
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teeth changing position or drifting out of alignment |
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swellings on your gums
or any discharges such as pus occurring on or around you gums |
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increasing sensitivity to temperature change |
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receding gums |
for the Public
If you have any of these signs, you should visit your dentist for advice. If you would like confidential advice on any problem related to your gums or mouth, you can do so by clicking on this button. This will give you access to one of our online consultants who will be able to advise you as to the best course of action for your problem. As this is a personal service, you will have to pay a charge of US$ 22.00 (or equivalent in your local currency) by credit card.
You could also visit information sites like www.mouthcare.com where you may be able to get further information.
What kind of information should
I provide to the consultant if I ask for
the on-line service?
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What is the main problem in your mouth that you would like advice on? |
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For how long have you had these symptoms? |
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Have your symptoms changed recently? |
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Are you medically healthy? |
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Do you take any prescribed medication? |
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Do you have any oral habits like smoking chewing tobacco, using non-prescription drugs (eg marijuana, cocaine etc.), chewing tobacco, paan ( ie betel nut), or sucking/chewing strong sweets (eg peppermints), foods etc.? |
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Do you have a habit of clenching or grinding your teeth ? |
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Do you have any other details about your condition that you would like to tell us about? |
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