Periodontitis - I'm looking at false teeth!

[frakenfox]

I've been diagnosed with stage 4 (i.e. bad) periodontitis. A bit of a shock really as I only went to the dentist with a tooth ache! He told me I had lost bone in my jaw, and the tooth was unstable - the ache I felt was the tooth moving. They referred me to a periodontist who did their tests and gave me the news. They'll get rid of the infection but I'll probably have to have several teeth removed - and it doesn't sound like a particularly comfortable treatment plan before then.

 

I had no idea it was as bad as it is. I've not had bleeding gums, bad breath or inflamed gums (the usual telltale signs). My dental hygiene might not be text book (and I've since learnt that most people's isn't) but it's certainly not neglectful. I've used a sonic toothbrush daily for 15 years, and I've had a couple of fillings in my entire life. That said, oral hygiene is but one factor; not that I smoke or am diabetic but there can be a genetic component too.

 

Whatever, however it's come about, I've got it (though apparently I'm by no means alone) It's been an eye opener reading about it, and about oral health generally; periodontitis is linked to a number of other illnesses including cardiac & respiratory problems, even Alzheimer's.

 

I guess I'm lucky in that it's the first serious medical intervention I've needed in my 60 years on the planet but it's nonetheless a kicker.

[Milo]

Oh dear, that doesn't sound too good.

 

I've had a fair bit of treatment done, including bone replacement. Also had a ridiculously high number of crowns fitted, some bridged across the bone replacement. 

 

All of my work was done in Budapest - I honestly don't think I'd ever get anything more than a check up done in this country. I lived in Salzburg for a bit and all of my Austrian colleagues used to drive across the border to get their dental work done in Hungary! The quality is exceptional, and the clinic I go to has the lab on site - so the lab technicians can do any tweaks necessary at the time, without having to wait.

 

Also, Budapest is a pretty cool place to chill out while you're recovering 

 

DM me if you'd like the details.       

[frakenfox]

Tbh, I don't know if it's good or not! It's more the surprise element at the moment. All my life, I've been in good health, never been to hospital etc. Not a care in the world kind of thing. Then this, kinda out of the blue. I don't really know how to process it tbh... other than to acknowledge that there's certainly a helluva lot worse things could happen.

 

DM sent. I will be looking for options when it comes to having implants (or dentures) done.

[Nick]

On 25/04/2022 at 16:36, frakenfox said:

I've been diagnosed with stage 4 (i.e. bad) periodontitis. A bit of a shock really as I only went to the dentist with a tooth ache! He told me I had lost bone in my jaw, and the tooth was unstable - the ache I felt was the tooth moving. They referred me to a periodontist who did their tests and gave me the news. They'll get rid of the infection but I'll probably have to have several teeth removed - and it doesn't sound like a particularly comfortable treatment plan before then.

 

I had no idea it was as bad as it is. I've not had bleeding gums, bad breath or inflamed gums (the usual telltale signs). My dental hygiene might not be text book (and I've since learnt that most people's isn't) but it's certainly not neglectful. I've used a sonic toothbrush daily for 15 years, and I've had a couple of fillings in my entire life. That said, oral hygiene is but one factor; not that I smoke or am diabetic but there can be a genetic component too.

 

Whatever, however it's come about, I've got it (though apparently I'm by no means alone) It's been an eye opener reading about it, and about oral health generally; periodontitis is linked to a number of other illnesses including cardiac & respiratory problems, even Alzheimer's.

 

I guess I'm lucky in that it's the first serious medical intervention I've needed in my 60 years on the planet but it's nonetheless a kicker.

I'll send a DM with the details of a proper specialist in this.