Please suggest some important questions i can ask my doctor about gum disease.

": "do I have gum disease?" "how is my oral hygiene?" and "do I have cracks in my teeth?".

What: What is my stage of gum disease, and what is the treatment and prognosis?

Ask: Ask if your gum problems affected the bone that supports your teeth.

Ask: Ask your dentist to take measurements and check your x-rays for periodontal disease.

Would: Would using a sonicare and flossing daily help prevent gum disease?

What's: What's the best way to brush? Do my gums look healthy? What toothpaste/floss would you recommend?

A: A complete initial adult dental examination should always include a full mouth periodontal charting.

Do: Do I have gum disease? If so what can be done to prevent disease? What are new alternatives?

If: If i get the gum treatment you are diagnosing right now, will i be free of gum disease ?

Why: Why smoking cessation is so important in maintaining oral health. It prevents unnecessary surgeries!

After: After a full exam, x-rays and periodontal charting, your dentist will explain your current status.

How: How can i prevent it? What can I do to treat it? How can i avoid it?

Don't: Don't skip your professional cleanings! they help more than you know!

What: What is your exact diagnosis, what is the best way to treat it and what can I do to maintain at home.

Can: Can i be treated a stable outcome with non-surgical therapy? When do I need to consider surgery?

What: What kind of treatment is needed for improving my gum condition and how is the proceedure done.

Ignore: Stage (severity), what should be done (treatment), and how often to return (maintenance) ; home care.

Ignore: Can my gum disease effect other functions in my body? Should i be on medication for my gum disease?

Ignore: Ask if aggressive treatment, i.e. Surgery or medication is right for you.