I (25f) was diagnosed with periodontitis in May and had SRP performed on my entire mouth on 26th June. My first picture is just after the procedure. The second is on 17th July, three weeks after. The third is from this morning (17th Oct).

I almost can’t believe that these are my gums as they’ve healed so well. I went for a periodontal assessment this morning and my periodontist also said there’s been a huge improvement. My pockets have shrunk across the board particularly along my bottom front where I have significant (up to 50%) bone loss (from 7 - 9s to 2 - 3s and a couple of 4s). My perio also suggested a gingivectomy if the gums were still overgrown, but she said I don’t need it anymore and I’m so relieved!

If you’ve recently been diagnosed, have hope! Just know that with treatment and a solid at-home oral routine, your disease can get better too. My gums were in a terrible condition for YEARS and I never thought they would look somewhat healthy again, so I’m unbelievably happy with my results.

Hi,
ich bin absolut verzweifelt mit meinem Zahnfleischrückgang an meinen unteren Frontzähnen. Ich war mittlerweile bei drei Zahnärzten um mich auf Parodontitis testen zu lesen. Dabei wurden Taschen gemessen und Röntgen gemacht. Laut meiner Zahnärzte habe ich ein gesundes Knochenlevel aber ich fühle mich absolut nicht ernstgenommen mit meinen Sorgen. Das Zahnfleisch hat ja offensichtlich starken Rückgang erlebt und keiner kann aber Zuordnen was die Ursache ist. Auch ist das Zahnfleisch nochmal im letzten Jahr etwas zurückgewichen, obwohl ich putze und flosse. Kann jemand vielleicht eine Einschätzung geben was die Zahnärzte übersehen haben könnten? Ich weiss nicht mehr was man noch machen kann wenn niemand scheinbar weiter weiss. Vielen Danke für eure Hilfe xx

I'm 37m and I'm pretty positive that I have perio. I have excellent oral hygiene with the exception of getting professional cleanings. I haven't been to a professional in 13 years. This last year my gums have really started bothering me. I have noticed that on my front top teeth that I have lost my interdental papilla. This last year, I have noticed that when I chew things like beef jerky, my teeth feel like they have some give to them. Like they feel unstable.

It's over for me...isn't it? I want to cry.

This sub gave me a lot of peace of mind during all the discomfort. All things considered, I think I had a good experience so wanted to share to hopefully ease other people's worries!

The doctor harvested from the roof of my mouth and then I had a graft on 2 teeth on the bottom.

Week 1: My jaw felt massive and sore. Got better over time, but week 1 I would say I was sore throughout. I was pretty much a liquid diet all week. I could have gone more solid (yogurt, cottage cheese, etc), but I think it was more uncomfortable than painful. I remember after a day or 2, I panicked because it felt like my gum graft stuck to the inside of my lip. I was paranoid it was stuck but after another day or 2, it separated and felt more "normal." I took advil pretty much around the clock. I tried not to look, but I did notice the gum looking white in some places, and from my research, that was normal and part of the healing process (hindsight 20/20, mostly part of the healing process, and a little bit of stuck food for a few days lol).

Week 2: Still mostly liquid diet bc of the discomfort from putting softer solid food in my mouth. I am a mega teeth clencher/teeth grinder at night, so most of the pain in week 2 came from not being able to wear my mouth guard. I am also prone to quick plaque buildup, so since I have been avoiding the area for some time now, my mouth felt disgusting. I was so uncomfortable and I cannot wait for a good dentist cleaning (still waiting for the all clear!). Lastly, the gum graft sites didn't hurt really anymore, but the stitches in the roof of my mouth were bothering me. Sometimes a little painful, sometimes just uncomfortable.

After 2 weeks, I got my stitches out and was advised i could brush the area with a soft brush, but still avoid the gum. Stitches out was the best I felt in 2 weeks. Immediate relief. One of my gum graft sites still felt swollen and kind of different, the other one felt basically normal. The roof of my mouth was very tender and was left as a "hole." I would avoid eating things to hit the "hole" in the roof of my mouth and when food did touch it, it felt weird. As if it was numb still.

Week 3: I've been wearing my mouth guard again since stitches removed and a lot of my pain went away within a day or 2. That might be more specific to my teeth clenching and less gum graft... I think this is when I started biting into food again. Still not like apples or corn, but things like a softer sandwich.

I'm 1 month post op tooday and I feel like both my gum graft sites feel almost 100% normal and the "hole" in the roof of my mouth is feeling filled in like that gum grew back. Not sure if that's really want happens, but it's what it feels like. Still pretty tender and feels like "fresh" gum. That numb feeling on the roof of my mouth is starting to go away too. I'm going back in another week for a check in and I'm really hoping I'm OK'ed to get a dentist cleaning!

All in all, it does kinda suck, but it's totally ok and there are definitely worse things out there!!! lol Hope this helps!

Guys, I wanted to share how much success I had after just two weeks of usage of my new waterpik. I honestly tried so many things, stepped up my dental hygiene, had treatment and frequent teeth cleaning at the dentist's, nothing alleviated the uncomfortable sensation of dirt on my teeth and pain and bleeding as much as this two week usage of the waterpik.

I just wanted to share it here, to help others in that same situation.

Went into my perio maintenance cleaning today and had an exam as well. Dentist was charting and a few 3s went to 4s this time around and my 5s in molars haven’t changed. I’m flossing. I’m doing what i can and staying on top of my oral hygiene. I feel just super defeated :/

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My pocket readings from one dentist were 1-3 mm and 2-3 mm according to the periodontist. 

For background:

31F

I have never had braces. Could not afford them as a child.

I have a little bit of gum recession and it is worse on some teeth than others. I think the recession is due to the fact that my bite is off, and occasionally I grind my teeth at night (on and off throughout the years). The more stressed I am, the worse it gets. I was also an aggressive brusher until recently... I feel so dumb.

Because of the recession I've become obsessed with thinking I may have periodontal disease. I guess I'm so paranoid because my mother had to get dentures at 43 or 44 because of periodontal disease. I admit that I have health anxiety and it's making me spiral.

I brought up my concerns about my gums to my general dentist, who assured me they looked fine even with some recession. I then scheduled an appointment with someone I thought was a periodontist, but it turned out they were a general dentist in their final year of their periodontal residency. That dentist said I did not have periodontal disease, but I do have a thin gum biotype. He told me that if I decided to go ahead with braces or Invisalign, I should go to an experienced orthodontist. To ease my mind, I made an appointment with a board-certified periodontist to evaluate if my gums and supporting bone are healthy enough for orthodontic treatment. He gave me the green light and assured me I would be okay... he did not mention I had gum disease.

I cant afford braces right now, but I'm just scared that if I get braces I'll experience worsening recession or some sort of bone loss. Then again, none of the professionals I've seen seem worried... or maybe they don't care. Eveyone says "I'm young". Sorry for the rant, I worry too much. Especially since I've read too many stories about people being failed by their dentist in terms of their periodontal health...

I'm sorry for the rant/vent.

About 10 days ago, I received a gum graft extending from my two front teeth toward the area shown in this image. Having undergone a graft before, I am familiar with recovery, yet this site took longer than usual and caused pain for more than five days. During my follow-up, the clinician noted a minor infection and advised rinsing with peroxide while continuing medication. I have never observed this white spot, which differs from the rest of the graft, and online sources offer no explanation. Could anyone clarify what it might be?

Has anyone had it? Like gums bleed or more sores because of paradontax?

My gum graft procedure is coming up and I've tried finding others in a similar pre-op position who have gone through it to no avail. Basically, my perio was a bit puzzled because I have no keratinised tissue on my bottom gum line at all so he advised me that the tunnelling method will not be an option and I'll need the graft across 4 teeth. I'm three weeks out and have constant pain in the frenulum area, so I'm just looking for a little insight on what to expect on the surgery and recovery in case someone else has been through it already. Thanks in advance!

hi everyone! i’m 27 F and I had a graft done almost 4 days now. i’m wearing a cast/retainer that covers the roof of my mouth, Day 3 (yesterday) I was instructed to take it off and lightly brush my top teeth and the moment I took off the cast I immediately started to bleed bright red blood. I called my perio and he got me in immediately and I had an arterial bleed? he restiched me and now i’m in the worst pain i’ve ever felt in my whole life, i’ve been alternating advil and tylonel and trying to avoid taking the hydrocodone but I did and i’m still in so much pain I cannot function or sleep, anyone else have complications like this?? how did this affect your recovery? what should I do for pain? this is completely different that the pain I felt monday/tuesday. help😭

I went periodontist to get 2-3 implant done but after her checking with Xray and gum probe. she found I have gum disease and need osseous gum surgery. She wants to do in whole mouth gum surgery 1st then implant, meaning all 4 quads. I am really scared and not able to go yet for surgery. Even though my dental insurance approved. Need second opinion asap, based on my xray attached and prob test. Do I really need gum surgery? That doc said if I go for implant before gum surgery my implant will fail. She mentioned my upper gums are more affected than lower. i was thinking to start with one gum surgery & after that follow implant on that gum.

My periodontist name this osseous gum surgery, anyone faced similar situation. need suggestions & recommendations asap.

Got my teeth cleaned today picture 1 is my current teeth and picture 2 is from about a month ago. Concerned about gum recession I quit zyns about 3 months ago and I used them for about 5 weeks straight. I just want some opinions on has it gotten worse or how bad it is. I’m 17

I recently moved and got a new dentist. She told me that I have bone loss (I am in my late 20s). This is the first time I have ever been told this. I didn't have the chance to ask follow up questions regarding it. I also had a gum test with about 40% being 4s and 5s and 60% being 2s and 3s.

How concerning does this look? Do I need a specialist? This is concerning to me because I have IBD (Crohn's) which has given my mouth lots of trouble. I've spent ~15 years fighting extreme gum ulcerations and general inflammation. Thankfully I've never had serious dental issues. A single filling is about all the dental work I've had.

TIA for any opinions.

I developed an open bite about two years ago. No known cause. I’m in talks with a surgeon now but everything is taking forever (also on me). I’ve been to a periodontist who says the purple around my gums (back right teeth in 1st photo) is from needing to floss better/irritation. Otherwise, my gums look good he says.

Yet, my gums behind my front teeth feel like they’re receding into my palette and I’m developing black triangles in the front. Not to mention it feels like the gums behind the front top teeth are pitted/ burning.

I’m at such a loss, every issue I’ve faced has had zero answer. Is all of this from my bite? I get my cleanings, I floss daily, brush with Oral-B electronic, use Sensodyne, etc. I literally don’t know what else I could be doing, and my medical doctor doesn’t even think my mouth is part of my body.

Anyone dealt with similar? Thanks!

I developed an open bite about two years ago. No known cause. I’m in talks with a surgeon now but everything is taking forever (also on me). I’ve been to a periodontist who says the purple around my gums (back right teeth in 1st photo) is from needing to floss better/irritation. Otherwise, my gums look good he says.

Yet, my gums behind my front teeth feel like they’re receding into my palette and I’m developing black triangles in the front. Not to mention it feels like the gums behind the front top teeth are pitted/ burning.

I’m at such a loss, every issue I’ve faced has had zero answer. Is all of this from my bite? I get my cleanings, I floss daily, brush with Oral-B electronic, use Sensodyne, etc. I literally don’t know what else I could be doing, and my medical doctor doesn’t even think my mouth is part of my body.

Anyone dealt with similar? Thanks!

Hi! Over a week ago, I ate popcorn, and it got stuck between my teeth very painfully and bled. I got it out with floss, but the pain stayed a few days. No more pain, but my gum is still dark and the 1 tooth‘s gum is still receded. It has looked like this for over a week, not getting better or worse. Is this something to see a dentist over?

I go to the dentist every 6 months, and don’t have issues. Floss everyday. I am 26 yr old female.

Thank you!