September 2012 – Page 2

Q: My 14-year-old daughter’s gums have been badly and painfully swollen for about two days. This developed after she had some dental work done. A: I would suggest a follow up appointment with your treating dentist. What kind of work was done? Did your daughter have a cleaning? Does she have any allergies? Did they

Can Teeth be Extracted More Easily if You have Periodontal Disease?

Q: I need to have all my teeth pulled. When you have periodontal disease, can your teeth be pulled more easily than if your gums were healthy? A: In general it is easier to extract periodontally involved teeth. An oral surgeon or periodontist will make the procedure go more quickly and easily for you. Good

Alternatives to having molar extracted?

Q: I have gum disease I have cleanings every three months except missed one cleaning. X-rays showed possible [bad] bacteria under the gum. The dentist suggested extraction of a rear molar with a large filling. I have a 6mm gap in the gum line near that tooth. Are there any alternative treatments that are cost

Could old fillings cause sore gums?

Q: My gums are sore. I have a burning pain throughout my mouth. I’ve heard that old fillings may have some kind toxin in them. Could this be the problem? If so, what should be done? A: All fillings should be evaluated periodically for marginal integrity, decay, potential open margins, leakage, and biologically correct fit

Alternatives to gingival graft for gum recession?

Q: How likely it that my gum recession problem can be solved other than with a free gingival graft from my palate? I do not look forward to having 2 wounds–one on the palate and the other at the grafting site. My lower front teeth and my two “eye” teeth have the problem. Can cadaver

Eric Linden, DMD, MSD, MPH

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Month: September 2012

Can Teeth be Extracted More Easily if You have Periodontal Disease?

Alternatives to having molar extracted?

Could old fillings cause sore gums?

Alternatives to gingival graft for gum recession?

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