Expert: Mark Bornfeld DDS - 10/6/2006

Question
I've been having this horrible pain in the front lower region of my gums, I looked in the mirror and it's almost as if my gums are receeding more and more each week =/ I've tried peroxide, mouthwash.... I don't know what else to do. It feels like the peroxide isn't doing anything but killing my gums.

I want to scream the pain is bad, it's like an ache. It goes away but comes back soon after.

I don't care what it costs I just want my teeth to be perfect already. This is taking such a toll on me.

Please let me know what you think I should do about this.

Answer
Dear Rick,

I can't give you a reliable assessment of what is going on here, but what has your dentist said about the situation? Have you seen your dentist? What has he done to address the problem?

If your dentist cannot manage your symptoms, you should ask him for a referral to a periodontal specialist.

Good luck!

Mark Bornfeld DDS
www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY