25 Year old with periodontitis

[cyma123]

So I had gum disease when I was like 16 or something. I didn't understand how serious this problem is until I turned 24. It was a nightmare. My teeth had pockets of between 5mm-8mm. Well, that's obviously servere periodontitis.

I have been taking care of my teeth very very much after I realised how bad my condition was. I brush and floss after every meal, use mouthwash, I use salt and baking soda from time to time as well, I apply it on my tooth paste before brushing, I take calcium and Vit C tablets, I also do not bite on hard food anymore. My condition has improved drastically. No more bleeding, gums are pink and no bad breath. I also go for my three month clean up sessions.

My question is do pocket sizes reduce? Also in order for my condition not to worsen, I would have to do this all my life right, but will my condition still worsen even if I did this all my life? I am a bit worried about pregnancy too. Some pregnant women are affected my gum disease, so is there a chance my teeth will fall out during pregnancy? Since my condition is severe, will this diease ever be cured?

Thanks.. I am just slightly paranoid about my condition!

[AnnaIce]

So glad I'm not alone. I thought I was the only person in their 20's going though this. I'm so scared about loosing my teeth. :< But I know I have a receding gum line due to poor brushing. Does anyone recommend the sonicares open to the public or should I buy the one from my dental office?  

[Heatherletha]

I have been doing several things but some are kind of strange but work for me. I bought a sonicare tooth brush, floss twice a day and use my water pik. I rinse with gengigel ( available in the uk) I also did some research and found a lot about cq10. I would bust open a 100 mg capsule and brush my teeth with it. It's an ugly orange color but I swear by it! I also take calcium and vitamin c supplements. My periodontist said he hadn't seen such a drastic improvement in someone in a really long time. Good luck and don't give up. My gap In my front teeth closed as well :) keep working hard

[kya317]

also worried about the fact that this disease contributes to heart attacks and stoke.

Gellia - thankyou for all this information you have been great and seem very knowledgable. If you dont mind me asking, how old are you? Will the condition continue to worsen no matter how much we all take care o our teeh?

[kya317]

I cant believe this im so upset! im 24 and have been living in london  for 6 months now. I moved over in may from australia and that was when i had my last scale and clean and i had mild gum disease......i went for a check up the other day and was told i have this f***n chronic periodontis! im so damn scared and its all i can think about now. hy the hell has this happened to me at such a young age. im in the process now of making an appointment with a specialist!

[roxjey]

How are you keeping it under control? Do you have any recommendations?

Also,you mentioned a slightly loose tooth..I have this as well (that front one), has it got any better or stayed the same since you found out?

thanks

[roxjey]

Hi,

I'm so glad I found this community page...I went to the dentist today and found out that I have one 8mm pocket (my front tooth, out of all) and the rest are between 3-5. I'm also going to have to get a crown on a tooth which has a crack in it. I've had bleeding gums for well over a year, but I had actually gone to the dentist for other reasons; root canals etc...when I asked about my gums, I was just told to floss and brush my teeth more often! Now it has advanced to this...

Oh,and also, I am only 23 years old :( It does literally feel horrible finding out about something like this.But it did help to read your comments. I am definitely going to have to make sure to get dental insurance and be more diligent with my teeth.