Question 1

i have swollen gums i send pictures and i don't know what medicine i should take.its getting worse i need help?

Accepted Answer

Swollen gums: Not sure where your picture is. I would start with a dentist. Salt water gargles, magic mouth wash, antibiotics may be helpful depending on the course.

Question 2

i have sores all over my mouth, but mostly on my inner upper and lower lip. they look a lot like koplik's spots, ie small white sores in large clusters surrounded by red. (i can provide a picture.) my mouth hurts and gums bleed. what's going on?

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2 problems: Sores and bleeding gums. Sores may be from hermetic infection, canker sores, or other lesions. Bleeding gums probably due to bacterial infection. Please, you need to see a Dentist for proper diagnosis and treatment. Probably can't fix both problems with just a pill, poultice, or mouth rinse. You will need hands-on dental care.

Question 3

do the gray spots on my gums mean i have actue necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis? i'm a smoker, and lately i've noticed some gray spots or residue on my lower gum. i've seen some pretty scary pictures of actue necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, and am won

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SNUG : Snug is characterized by a very foul odor that comes out of the mouth.  It can be picked up from several feet away.
Nevertheless, since you are a smoker, and have placed yourself in a risk category, a with a periodontist is highly recommended.
www.perio.org will have a link to a periodontist near you.
Best of luck, 
dr. Zev kaufman.

Question 4

what causes gum pain in someone with no disease?

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See below: I would suggest you see a dentist or periodontist for an evaluation to give you an accurate diagnosis for your gum pain.

Question 5

can you tell me is gum recession a sign of early periodonta disease or is it advanced?

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Yes: Need to see a dentist to eval the severity of the recession and tx if necessary.

Question 6

does chewing dent or center fresh gums cause any disease or any health related problem ?

Accepted Answer

Not if sugarless: Usually not. Actually, chewing sugarless gum (those sweetened with xylitol are best) can actually protect the teeth from dental decay.

Question 7

is there an icd or dsm disorder for people who enjoy looking at videos/pictures of death?

Accepted Answer

Morbid curiosity: Morbid curiosity is universal. I am unaware of any particular code for this.  However, this can turn into psychopathy if viewed to much.

Question 8

what causes gum disease?

Accepted Answer

Gum Disease from-: Poor oral hygiene. Due to the limited amount of space we have here to discuss this issue, i would recommend that you read all about it on the following website which is a good source of information: http://www.Mouthhealthy.Org/en/az-topics/g/gum-disease.Aspx.

Question 9

how can you fight gum disease?

Accepted Answer

Floss regularly: True gingivitis, limited to just inflammation in the gums, can be reversed with good oral care and regular dental visits.  You want to get it checked though to make sure it hasn't progressed to the more serious form of periodontitis.

Question 10

what does gum disease look like?

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Gum disease: Is very common but is an initial stage than can progress to a periodontal disease which can cause loss of teeth and people could end up either having implants or wearing dentures. There are different types and levels of gum disease but the normal gums are coral pink, no inflammation, doesn't bleed with normal brushing and flossing, no fetid odor, ..

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I have swollen gums i send pictures and i don't know what medicine i should take.its getting worse i need help?

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I have sores all over my mouth, but mostly on my inner upper and lower lip. they look a lot like koplik's spots, ie small white sores in large clusters surrounded by red. (i can provide a picture.) my mouth hurts and gums bleed. what's going on?

A member asked:

Do the gray spots on my gums mean i have actue necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis? i'm a smoker, and lately i've noticed some gray spots or residue on my lower gum. i've seen some pretty scary pictures of actue necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, and am won

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What causes gum pain in someone with no disease?

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Can you tell me is gum recession a sign of early periodonta disease or is it advanced?

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Does chewing dent or center fresh gums cause any disease or any health related problem ?

A member asked:

Is there an icd or dsm disorder for people who enjoy looking at videos/pictures of death?

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What causes gum disease?

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How can you fight gum disease?

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What does gum disease look like?

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