Thanks a lot for this detailed video! Recently diagnosed with moderate gum disease myself, have had a deep clean on all 4 quadrants and have been absolutely stressing over it since. I don’t fully trust that the perio has my best interest at heart based on a few things and I think that your video has helped confirm that, so will be getting a second opinion for sure ! You’ve explained more to me in a free 20 minute video than my perio did which has so far cost me an arm and a leg
I wish I would have come across this video a couple years ago, when I was first told I had gum disease and needed deep cleanings. I assumed I was being sold something I didn't need having no pain, nothing visible wrong to me, not knowing anything about it, or about what I'm looking at on X-rays, or what those numbers mean when they stick you.. No one even attempted to explain this. It got worse. This video is very educational and easy for regular people to understand. Everyone who is told they have gum disease should watch it.
It is sinful how little most dentist inform you, how little they empower you, they don't care at all, "come back in 3 to 6 months and we will do another cleaning" so sad, I pray for them, I hope their souls wake up and they gain empathy and start helping people like this man
Thank you so much for the information. I can relate to this information as I was a dental assistant and will take a better look at my x-rays during my second consultation. I now know what questions to ask. Take care of your teeth and gums and they take care of you!
The problem is not just bein informative. Alot of dentist are not sending patient for treatment. They want to bill for extraction but not try to prevent the main problem. Basic cleanings dont mean anything if u kep having bone lost. i had braces for 5 years. i have had this problem since i was 14 with braces my ortho didnt say anything. but now as an adult im losing teeth. Alot of people just play dentist but actually want u to keep losing teeth so they keep billing you for different stuff. Dentures implants vaneers. wht they are doing if wrong, Its only getting worst. i have to keep looking for away to fix this problem. I have had 2 many opinions. no one wants to send you to perio early if they know you NEED it. Smh. Its a BUSSINESS first
Yeah I went to the periodontist and he wants $10,000 to do the LANAP LASER on my gums which it kind of freaks me out cuz it doesn’t look too fun to do plus that’s A LOT OF MONEY, that I don’t have so I had to get approved for CARE CREDIT but not sure if I can afford the payments.! Just wondering if I should get a second opinion but my teeth are rotting and gums inflamed from my leaky gut! It’s so hard trying to find a Dr from all fields of medicine that truly cares and wants to help you!!!! Not kill you!!!
@@buckie48192 it's like being a mouse, and the health professional are all cats 😁 I can't understand that. The LANAP is just shooting a laser around the base of your teeth. It should only take about 20-30 minutes. How can it be $10,000? Have you tried rinsing your mouth with oil everyday?
@@chadkline4268 I do oil pulling but not regularly which is bad on my part. Okay it costs $9,985.00 to be exact. Dr Nemeth, He’s a periodontist in Southfield Michigan. He has video’s on YT that’s how I found him. And the procedure from what they told me takes about 3 hours but that is probably including them cleaning or scraping my teeth before the procedure and they will give me an IV to sedate me. I don’t want to do it, but not sure there is hope for something else. My gums are swelling up in different places and the gums are filling in some of the gaps between my teeth and I have cavities at the base of quite a few teeth and it’s shocking to see how rapidly they are decaying and couldn’t figure out why but then watching video’s I found that leaky gut can do this. I first got diagnosed w/leaky gut about 7 yrs ago. I think it went away in about a year but not positive cause here I am with it again but I was fine for yrs until about a year and a half ago. And when you don’t have much money it’s hard to find help.
I finally can understand periodontal disease through this thorough and straightforward explanation, this teaching is also helping me to choose the right dentist, thank you so much!
This is the first time that I realized bone loss refers to the bone surrounding the roots and not the roots themselves. When looking at my xrays I was kind of reassured I could see my roots so well, now I realize - that's a bad sign!
Hygienist here! Great video detailing periodontal disease. Learned some descriptors that I can use with my patients. Also glad you clarified that you didnt place that implant !!! Woah!😮
I've been waiting for a video from you on this subject because I was diagnosed with gum disease in August and was shocked to hear that because I have excellent home care ( Brush 2x a day for at least 2 minutes each time, floss 1x a day, use a water pik, and at night I use 2 different types of toothbrushes to ensure that I get my teeth clean and yes I change my toothbrush or toothbrush head every 3 months). I have kept every 6 month appointment for the past 30 years. I have had a handful of cavities in the past 56 years and did not have my first cavity until I was 29 years old. Because I take such good care of my teeth, I could not understand how I could have gotten gum disease. I was told that 50% of patients diagnosed with gum disease is genetic. So, for some of us, it doesn't matter how well we take care of our teeth we are genetically predisposed to get gum disease. I didn't have any bleeding, pain, nor were my gums inflamed. I did get a second opinion and even a third opinion before proceeding. I am glad I did because what you just explained has helped me reaffirm my decision as to how to get this treated.
hey barbara. im very excited that this content was able to help you affirm your decision. just let me know if i can come up with anymore relevant videos. you can always shoot me an email. best of luck!
Thank you very much for your great help amd explanation of this issue and help me understand what is the problem and how to approach the solution and great video about LANAP too. Keep up the great content 👏 and appreciate your efforts for people's wellbeing and health.
Thank you so much for your very informative video. I have an appointment for a periodontal consultation in 2 weeks and I am now going there as a very informed patient. I feel so much better now that I have a good idea what's going on with my gum condition.
Thank you for your honesty. It’s much appreciated. I got so tired of mistakes being made in in my procedures then being told it needed to be redone that I withdrew from the programming….. now I need to find an independent biological periodontist with honor in Florida. Wish me luck.
I had two experiences. I went a chain dental office that sees many Medicare/Medicaid patients because had a dental HMO and no one else would take it. They did the exam and didn't clean my teeth and said I needed a full mouth scaling for over $300 and wanted to charge me $50 for the rinse that is $5 at the Walmart pharmacy! I always got cleanings twice a year. I went to another dentist and I just had one pocket that needed deep cleaning and that was done. Later this new dentist diagnosed me with periodontal disease but didn't tell me. I had on side done (didn't know I needed both sides done). When I went to get my prophy I was told had to get deep cleanings with numbing before I could get my prophy. Since the diagnosis was listed and there m was no go around. The deep cleaning never happened for over a year because my BP was always too high because of how they were treating me. I switched dentists again (when I switched to a dental PPO) and they recommended 2 extra cleanings a year which don't cost that much. I love my new dentist and they tell me what is going on before they record a diagnosis or suggest a procedure.
I was just diagnosed with early stage periodontitis (mostly 4s and 3s with a few 5s and 2s) and I was slightly surprised because I see very little tartar above my gums besides a couple trouble areas. This is truly a lesson that there's always more hiding under the surface, literally and figuratively. But then again I have only been to the dentist a few times in my life, last time being over 10 years ago. I've also suffered from chronic depression for a good portion of my life which of course affects various forms of hygiene. But I have improved all of my hygiene habits over the past 5-7 years and even lost over 100 lbs. But I know that that is no substitute for proper dental visits and cleanings. I also have always had a hard time flossing because my teeth are extremely tight against each other. It hurts my fingers more than anything and those floss picks DO NOT fit between my teeth and I've tried them all. If they do they're shredded after two teeth.) It has actually gotten easier over the past year and I'm realizing that's a bad sign. Lol. Over the next month and a half (every Wednesday-- my only day off) I'm having a deep cleaning (2 appts because that's what my insurance requires) about half a dozen fillings (2 appts), 5 teeth extracted (all 4 wisdom teeth plus a broken/rotted molar in front of one of the wisdom teeth). Also TBD either a crown or root canal on another molar with advanced cavity. It's going to cost me almost $4k but I was approved for $3k on CareCredit. It's gonna be tough paying it off but I'm pretty confident that I was properly diagnosed and given a good treatment plan. I actually ENJOY going to the dentist but it's just so expensive and easy to put off. But I know I'm investing in my overall health and I'm honestly lucky I'm not worse off.
What they tell you the next steps were ? I have the same problem as you and I’m going to start going every 4 months for a cleaning . Hope you stay up with your visits 😊
I heard using xylitol toothpaste and and chewing xylitol gum after every meal helps. Most of the European countries like Sweden are ranked as having the healthiest teeth and gums and they been using it for years.
Thankyou an excellent presentation.... I went for a second opinion yesterday, first dentist said extract 4 and do a bridge... I was in absolute shock, yesterday was told extract 9 teeth and have dentures, I know it’s quite selfish of me but I feel traumatized.. I never ever thought I’d ever have to wear dentures ... it’s so very upsetting .... I recommend never ever ever neglect your teeth, take care of them while you can ... Thankyou doctor
I have moderate periodontitis, and I have laser surgery in the UK at a private clinic .After my treatment, I will continue to brush my teeth, like my religion. Very informative video. Thank you. Sometimes you know you need that treatment, but dental treatment is very expensive almost everywhere in the world. Thank God I got enough savings to start my treatment.
I am having Lanap procedure next week on three teeth… my periodontist said they could save my teeth. I’m praying because my insurance does not cover it and it’s expensive. Thank you for being so honest, I’ve struggled with gum disease I have good teeth
I went to a new dentist today, he suggested me to do a periodontal treatment. He said if I do not do what he recommended, he will not want me to be his patient. I decided just run as fast as I could.
Part of my right mouth is swell due to high blood sugar i changed my diet real quick my blood sugar is 8.3 my average number 5.3 for my blood sugar people take care of ur health
I recently had the LANAP procedure done about a week ago. I have some pockets as deep as 11 and 12. My periodontist wanted to extract a couple of teeth but I opted to try to save them.
Retired now, and way late to this game ... was always told I had great healthy teeth and gums and not to worry. At 63, I have extensive gum recession and fair bone loss. I had a deep cleaning a year ago which left me with a loose tooth. WOKE ME UP. I'm investigating night guards and better dental care which is how I found your video. Thank you for this informative video. You're the type of provider, I'd travel to see.
Thank you so much for this. I was diagnosed with gum disease last month. I had a deep clean quite a few years ago. I now look after my gum. I 🙏I'm not too late to slow down the bone lost🙏
I went to a dentist and she told me I needed intensive deep cleaning in x3 sessions and I had mild bone loss. I was not convinced and went somewhere else and they said my teeth were fine no bone loss but had to get a one session deep clean as I did have bleeding gums and need to get the cleaning under control control and they would check it in 3 months time. My teeth are now fine as all I need to do is brush properly and floss. So glad I got a second opinion. Great video.
Periodontal disease is an inherited response to the soft plaque and toxins deep along the root surfaces of the teeth. **Even with great home care** deep pockets develop and are difficult to reach and require different treatment than a 6 mos prophy. In conjunction with Periodontal Therapy, hygienists offer nutritional counseling and oral hygiene instruction. Periodontal disease is common in those suffering from other autoimmune diseases. But keep up the good work at home! You can slow the process and keep your teeth (and whole body) healthy from this chronic inflammatory disease. We don’t scam you- We went into health because we care about people. ❤
I've been suffering with feeling sick-ish, system wide, like sinuses to gut, not a flu but feeling kind of yucky with mildly infamed sore throat, for at least 6-9 months.. Going in for sore throat, my dr suggested oral antibiotics but without a clear dagnosis and fear of disrupting my not-great gut, i declined. He directed me to swish with salt water 4xday. I just had a teeth cleaning (gums are mostly at 4's with a couple 3's and 5's) and am flossing regularly for 1st time. I'm realizing now my system wide yuckyness may be coming from my inflamed, infected gums. I'm going to look into LANAR. I hope it's not too late to reverse my overall health.
Thank you so very much well explained thanks for your honesty. I subscribed, liked, shared and commenting. It’s not something you asked but you show us.
I had periodontal disease and they charged me outrageous prices... I found it cheaper just to go to my family doctor he prescribed me doxycycline I switched to a CPC mouthwash and I switched to a stannous fluoride toothpaste... I also mouthwash with salt water with a pinch of baking soda.... and I also gargle with diluted peroxide.... I was on high dose doxycycline for 7 days and then lower to 50 mg for 3.... months and now my gums are healthy and beautiful
Also now that I understand that bone loss is about the bone between the roots, not the roots themselves, I'm realizing what's behind 2 comments I heard this week: a friend saying that her lower jaw is shrinking, forcing her teeth to crowd, which she observed, just happens with age. And my hygienist saying that with time, our teeth tend to move to the front (and crowd). In both cases, I now can see how bone loss would lead to these outcomes. So dangerous to let gum inflammation go unchecked as the underlying bone is apparently dissolving.
Thank you! I was told it was best for me to get all my teeth removed and get a ALL 4 to a tune of 53,000.00, Yes, I have some bone loss but I was told I was a candidate for implants. I think I will try the Lazor.
That's so expensive! How are you doing now? Was laser surgery an option? I'm being told I need bone grafting: 4 teeth for $3k. I'm sure there's more to be done after that. Sigh...
Very informative! And such a pleasant video about a not so pleasant subject! And I’ve never seen such a detailed explanation of the Lanap procedure. Such a helpful video.
Great video, thank you! However, who truly knows if you are not a dentist? Patients are at the mercy of the dentist conducting the exam, For the most part? Again, great information!
Thanks for doing this video. Recently my dentist diagnosed me with moderate gum disease and ask me to do gum treatment which made me worried. Now I see this video, I want to seek 2nd opinion.
I wish I could have saw this earlier, this information is really helpful and I do believe I was overcharged for the procedure I received. Thank you so much for making these videos!
Thank you for making this video! And thank you for the tips! I am sure most Dentists are good, but there are definitely some out there who are just looking to make money.
This is awesome. If possible can you make more videos like this and teach us how to read the X-rays. This can really help when I discuss my isuue with my dentist. I really don't get how doctors who are willing to harm patients for money. Doctors's career are pretty much set and have very good income already.
@@northtexasdentalsurgery I know doctors prescribe growth hormone to senior citizens to help rebuild and strengthen their bones and some articles mentioned it can also help with teeth structure. Of course I don't have the expertise to know what is factual except putting my faith in the author and try to verify it with experts in the field. We need education on preventive care and healing in a natural way by our body. Put a bandage on a wound should be our last option because it will create other problem for us. Nowaday, advertisements are very deceptive about their products, so can you educate us on these products and if they actually work. Product like stannous toothpast, sodium flouride, etc... I keep hearing about flouride being toxic when you swallow it while brushing BUT then in one of the articles I read, you have swallow a few tubes of toothpaste for it to be fatal.
@@sinnieleeonUtube I don’t use fluoride toothpaste because of many published articles that show proof that fluoride is detrimental to human health. Hitler used it on the concentration camps on people so right there, you know it’s not good. It makes people docile so that’s What they wanted in the camps is people to not try to rebel and try to fight their captor’s.
@@northtexasdentalsurgery I have a 35 year old filling that fell out. I doubt there is enough tooth to drill+refill again because there's pain, sensitivity inside the tooth. Root canals seem to be disasters. What should I do? Just pull it out?
@@sinnieleeonUtube stannous is better. Sodium is used because it results in whiter teeth, but they are not as protected as well in comparison to stannous (tin) fluoride. Do not swallow toothpaste. Trace amounts are OK.
Dear Doctor Daniel Choi, please do make videos about Periodontal Abscess and which cases need Periodontist treatment as opposed to unsavable tooth extraction option only left and Oral Surgery and Implants. Also please explain which Dentist to see for trying to save the tooth with a root canal and bone loss and abscess under the root canal: is this savable by Endodontist, Periodontist or only extraction by Oral Surgeon or Periodontist... (and expensive Implant). Also, which doctor is best for Implants which should fit in the overall previous orthodontist teeth alignment...
Thank you doc for replying ! I know this will end with dentures or implants very frustrating as rest of my family all got amazing teeth my siblings all mid 50s my mum had teeth into 80 s but not so for my dad or his sister so I got genes from that side 😔
no problem. yeah if you know you have a losing battle with perio disease it may be best to just look at implants now and save yourself the time and money
I do have perio disease bad on bottom, it is not the first time and you, being a dentist, would know why , there are such issues. I have been to the dentist and was told the bone on top is not good but bottom is healthy. Thank you
Yeah I got my dad’s genes I suppose he had all his teeth pulled when he was in his early forties. But I also have had leaky gut 7 yrs ago and maybe it never truly healed as I have it now and my teeth are rapidly deteriorating sadly! I have deep deep pockets and scared of what it will take to save teeth or whatever. I’m going for appt for Perio to tell me what his plans are and I bet it will be so costly for lanap that I doubt I can afford it 😢
I was told by a dentist it costs 6000 dollars for my lower jaw to bring back gums using pinhole surgery involving all 13 teeth. I said ok though I don't have dental insurance. In about a month I plan to do this.
Thank you immensely for this video. Your delivery is detailed enough to get a handle on the subject and I feel better about what my options may be. My goal is to be thoroughly informed and to discuss my periodontal situation with my periodontist in order to pave the way for treatment on an ongoing basis. You have contributed to the achievement of this goal. Warm greetings to you from the Southwest.
I have gum disease and its been going on for years ..i have an appointment for cleaning. But im pissed because the staff didnt give me any tips on how to treat this situation from day to day.. This is why im watching youtube now!! Im having bleeding gums and my teeth are shifting. Im using the Paradontax toothpaste and mouth wash...❤thank you. Sir for your help and insight!!❤❤
I went to get diagnosed for peridontal disease because ive noticed gum loss, went in got a scaling, and a root canal, was asked to be shown how to floss properly i was never taught as a kid, they ignored my request and tried to force me to get my fillings fixed right away, was not very happy. im now down 1300 dollars.
Thank you very much for this video, Dr. I wish I could have seen this video before i go to the dentist. Most dentist here always ask if like to do extraction other than through explanation. They shall explain the conditions and the options to the patient and shall followed by the the recommendation depend on the stage and also shall it be tooth extraction is at last if real necessary. But, now. extraction is done and later will need to implant again. Without implant, what will happen again please?
Thanks for the info and education. Today is so difficult to trust doctors in any territory . But for some ,reason Today I do trust, you . Thanks for the education
Great v doc I am suffering with advance gum disease now most teeth loose moving away from bone and gum bleeding. No matter cleaning it’s genetics. It’s puffy sore my teeth gone long both top and bottom bite is off looking back It’s crept up in 2011 but I’m desperate to not let go of teeth as I can chew eat etc but my smile means people see my dropped teeth looking uneven.
Much obliged. I appreciate the Ethics you are using. I feel like I would like to help back in kind. I think if you get the book, "Basic Study Manual" and use it in daily life, it might create a huge difference in your life. I do not work for the book company or have any personal interests.. But it is a well-kept secret and I recommend it to people that are ethical and out to help the world. Again, I appreciate your help and ethics. Continue with your great lectures.
Love your video. My new dentist recently noticed a 9mm deep pocket with 50% bone loss behind my #31 tooth. I had a 12 mm pocket in the same spot 11 years ago and had to get my wisdom tooth removed behind it. I'm assuming they dealt with the pocket when the tooth was removed. Maybe my bone loss happened back then? I'm wondering how this didn't show up on my x-rays and they only noticed it on the third visit! Especially since it didnt show on my previous x-ray. Could bone really degrade 50% in a year? I rarely have bleeding gums (depends on diet) and never sensitivity and they always tell my teeth are great looking. Such a downer to hear I might have to do something now. not sure if I should look into Lanap or gum flap surgery? to be honest, if whatever I do requires deep cleanings every 3 months for the rest of my life, i think ill just get it removed alltogether. Until I go to the perio, I have completely changed my diet to only natural non-processed foods, probiotics, oil pulling, waterpick with iodine. I'll see what happens. I cured a cavity once this way. Maybe this will heal up as well.
same babe ,im thinking ill get them all pulled out, so sad. i have best teeth all good but bad breath last 2 weeks is so bad , i cant live with it , nope , not paying all that for the rest of my life. do dentist even take out all your teeth if you ask them to if there perfect looking white all straight all fine looking , but bleeding gums last few days , but the smell thats the worst part. iv never in my life. oh once i met a guy who smelled the same, his breath . poor guy, i felt so sad for him, never been so grossed out that i am now him, it smells the same. i cant even deal.. i wonder if once the teeth are gone, will the smell be gone to
@@cheanarchist2381 the breath is supposed to be from the same infection that is causing bone loss and gum recession. I dont have the breath issue either. I'd definitely go tot he dentist if you have that since an infection can turn into worse. best of luck to you
Thank you for this video, I've not heard of osseous surgery in fact my dentist just wants to rip out all my teeth and the periodontist is saying the same but just for the top. I can still eat normally with no pain, bleeding, or wobbly teeth (one does have a slight wobble but is tightening up since using a water pik), and having just googled the osseous surgery procedure it is available here in Australia so I'm perplexed as to why this has not been suggested to me as a possibility before something more drastic (and more costly for the number of teeth I will need to be extracted when compared to the pricing per quadrant). I can even pinpoint when the upper periodontal issue started back quite a few years ago from a poorly done root canal that ended with me having an abscess that a doctor only prescribed panadeine forte for and not, as you would expect a script for antibiotics to clear the infection. This resulted in my having this abscess for over 48 hours over that weekend until I could get to my dentist at the time and get a script for the much-needed antibiotic. ...
Try Dr elli Philips system and xilytol mints it’s on RUclips and she sells zellies and all necessary for gum disease. it’s a ritual but works! my dentist doesn’t want to give me any antibiotics only after surgery but I refuse it all than and stick to Ellie’s system 😜
Thanks a lot for this detailed video!
Recently diagnosed with moderate gum disease myself, have had a deep clean on all 4 quadrants and have been absolutely stressing over it since.
I don’t fully trust that the perio has my best interest at heart based on a few things and I think that your video has helped confirm that, so will be getting a second opinion for sure !
You’ve explained more to me in a free 20 minute video than my perio did which has so far cost me an arm and a leg
I wish I would have come across this video a couple years ago, when I was first told I had gum disease and needed deep cleanings. I assumed I was being sold something I didn't need having no pain, nothing visible wrong to me, not knowing anything about it, or about what I'm looking at on X-rays, or what those numbers mean when they stick you.. No one even attempted to explain this. It got worse. This video is very educational and easy for regular people to understand. Everyone who is told they have gum disease should watch it.
It is sinful how little most dentist inform you, how little they empower you, they don't care at all, "come back in 3 to 6 months and we will do another cleaning" so sad, I pray for them, I hope their souls wake up and they gain empathy and start helping people like this man
Thank you so much for the information. I can relate to this information as I was a dental assistant and will take a better look at my x-rays during my second consultation. I now know what questions to ask. Take care of your teeth and gums and they take care of you!
You are honest,I wish all Dentist could be like you...thank you 🙏
I found this video just scrolling and what a blessing to see this explained so well. Thank you
The problem is not just bein informative. Alot of dentist are not sending patient for treatment. They want to bill for extraction but not try to prevent the main problem. Basic cleanings dont mean anything if u kep having bone lost. i had braces for 5 years. i have had this problem since i was 14 with braces my ortho didnt say anything. but now as an adult im losing teeth. Alot of people just play dentist but actually want u to keep losing teeth so they keep billing you for different stuff. Dentures implants vaneers. wht they are doing if wrong, Its only getting worst. i have to keep looking for away to fix this problem. I have had 2 many opinions. no one wants to send you to perio early if they know you NEED it. Smh. Its a BUSSINESS first
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👍 yes, it's a very big problem. Same with attorneys and MDs.
Yeah I went to the periodontist and he wants $10,000 to do the LANAP LASER on my gums which it kind of freaks me out cuz it doesn’t look too fun to do plus that’s A LOT OF MONEY, that I don’t have so I had to get approved for CARE CREDIT but not sure if I can afford the payments.! Just wondering if I should get a second opinion but my teeth are rotting and gums inflamed from my leaky gut!
It’s so hard trying to find a Dr from all fields of medicine that truly cares and wants to help you!!!! Not kill you!!!
@@buckie48192 it's like being a mouse, and the health professional are all cats 😁 I can't understand that. The LANAP is just shooting a laser around the base of your teeth. It should only take about 20-30 minutes. How can it be $10,000? Have you tried rinsing your mouth with oil everyday?
@@chadkline4268 I do oil pulling but not regularly which is bad on my part.
Okay it costs $9,985.00 to be exact.
Dr Nemeth, He’s a periodontist in Southfield Michigan. He has video’s on YT that’s how I found him. And the procedure from what they told me takes about 3 hours but that is probably including them cleaning or scraping my teeth before the procedure and they will give me an IV to sedate me.
I don’t want to do it, but not sure there is hope for something else.
My gums are swelling up in different places and the gums are filling in some of the gaps between my teeth and I have cavities at the base of quite a few teeth and it’s shocking to see how rapidly they are decaying and couldn’t figure out why but then watching video’s I found that leaky gut can do this.
I first got diagnosed w/leaky gut about 7 yrs ago.
I think it went away in about a year but not positive cause here I am with it again but I was fine for yrs until about a year and a half ago.
And when you don’t have much money it’s hard to find help.
I finally can understand periodontal disease through this thorough and straightforward explanation, this teaching is also helping me to choose the right dentist, thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing. Truly most of us don't understand the bone loss is the reason we loose our teeth.
This is the first time that I realized bone loss refers to the bone surrounding the roots and not the roots themselves. When looking at my xrays I was kind of reassured I could see my roots so well, now I realize - that's a bad sign!
Thanks for talking more about the business side of dentistry which can unethical! Very informative video.
glad to help!
Hygienist here! Great video detailing periodontal disease. Learned some descriptors that I can use with my patients. Also glad you clarified that you didnt place that implant !!! Woah!😮
Lol. U thought I placed it didn’t u
@@northtexasdentalsurgery no but steer clear of whoever did! Lol!!!!
I appreciate your honesty. So nice to find an honest Dentist who has a conscience 🙏🤗
I appreciate that!
I've been waiting for a video from you on this subject because I was diagnosed with gum disease in August and was shocked to hear that because I have excellent home care ( Brush 2x a day for at least 2 minutes each time, floss 1x a day, use a water pik, and at night I use 2 different types of toothbrushes to ensure that I get my teeth clean and yes I change my toothbrush or toothbrush head every 3 months). I have kept every 6 month appointment for the past 30 years. I have had a handful of cavities in the past 56 years and did not have my first cavity until I was 29 years old. Because I take such good care of my teeth, I could not understand how I could have gotten gum disease. I was told that 50% of patients diagnosed with gum disease is genetic. So, for some of us, it doesn't matter how well we take care of our teeth we are genetically predisposed to get gum disease. I didn't have any bleeding, pain, nor were my gums inflamed. I did get a second opinion and even a third opinion before proceeding. I am glad I did because what you just explained has helped me reaffirm my decision as to how to get this treated.
hey barbara. im very excited that this content was able to help you affirm your decision. just let me know if i can come up with anymore relevant videos. you can always shoot me an email. best of luck!
Thank you very much for your great help amd explanation of this issue and help me understand what is the problem and how to approach the solution and great video about LANAP too. Keep up the great content 👏 and appreciate your efforts for people's wellbeing and health.
Wow
Same here 56 yrs old…always tooth care constantly
Thank you great explanation
Thank you so much for your very informative video. I have an appointment for a periodontal consultation in 2 weeks and I am now going there as a very informed patient. I feel so much better now that I have a good idea what's going on with my gum condition.
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Thank you for your honesty. It’s much appreciated. I got so tired of mistakes being made in in my procedures then being told it needed to be redone that I withdrew from the programming….. now I need to find an independent biological periodontist with honor in Florida. Wish me luck.
You got this!
@samg.r.4387, Can you share me the doctor? I would like to check those biological periodontist too. Thanks.
I had two experiences. I went a chain dental office that sees many Medicare/Medicaid patients because had a dental HMO and no one else would take it. They did the exam and didn't clean my teeth and said I needed a full mouth scaling for over $300 and wanted to charge me $50 for the rinse that is $5 at the Walmart pharmacy! I always got cleanings twice a year. I went to another dentist and I just had one pocket that needed deep cleaning and that was done. Later this new dentist diagnosed me with periodontal disease but didn't tell me. I had on side done (didn't know I needed both sides done). When I went to get my prophy I was told had to get deep cleanings with numbing before I could get my prophy. Since the diagnosis was listed and there m was no go around. The deep cleaning never happened for over a year because my BP was always too high because of how they were treating me. I switched dentists again (when I switched to a dental PPO) and they recommended 2 extra cleanings a year which don't cost that much. I love my new dentist and they tell me what is going on before they record a diagnosis or suggest a procedure.
I was just diagnosed with early stage periodontitis (mostly 4s and 3s with a few 5s and 2s) and I was slightly surprised because I see very little tartar above my gums besides a couple trouble areas. This is truly a lesson that there's always more hiding under the surface, literally and figuratively. But then again I have only been to the dentist a few times in my life, last time being over 10 years ago.
I've also suffered from chronic depression for a good portion of my life which of course affects various forms of hygiene. But I have improved all of my hygiene habits over the past 5-7 years and even lost over 100 lbs. But I know that that is no substitute for proper dental visits and cleanings. I also have always had a hard time flossing because my teeth are extremely tight against each other. It hurts my fingers more than anything and those floss picks DO NOT fit between my teeth and I've tried them all. If they do they're shredded after two teeth.) It has actually gotten easier over the past year and I'm realizing that's a bad sign. Lol.
Over the next month and a half (every Wednesday-- my only day off) I'm having a deep cleaning (2 appts because that's what my insurance requires) about half a dozen fillings (2 appts), 5 teeth extracted (all 4 wisdom teeth plus a broken/rotted molar in front of one of the wisdom teeth). Also TBD either a crown or root canal on another molar with advanced cavity. It's going to cost me almost $4k but I was approved for $3k on CareCredit. It's gonna be tough paying it off but I'm pretty confident that I was properly diagnosed and given a good treatment plan. I actually ENJOY going to the dentist but it's just so expensive and easy to put off. But I know I'm investing in my overall health and I'm honestly lucky I'm not worse off.
What they tell you the next steps were ? I have the same problem as you and I’m going to start going every 4 months for a cleaning . Hope you stay up with your visits 😊
I heard using xylitol toothpaste and and chewing xylitol gum after every meal helps. Most of the European countries like Sweden are ranked as having the healthiest teeth and gums and they been using it for years.
I’d never get a root canal… look into it.
Thankyou an excellent presentation.... I went for a second opinion yesterday, first dentist said extract 4 and do a bridge... I was in absolute shock, yesterday was told extract 9 teeth and have dentures, I know it’s quite selfish of me but I feel traumatized.. I never ever thought I’d ever have to wear dentures ... it’s so very upsetting .... I recommend never ever ever neglect your teeth, take care of them while you can ... Thankyou doctor
I have moderate periodontitis, and I have laser surgery in the UK at a private clinic .After my treatment, I will continue to brush my teeth, like my religion. Very informative video. Thank you. Sometimes you know you need that treatment, but dental treatment is very expensive almost everywhere in the world. Thank God I got enough savings to start my treatment.
I truly appreciate the time you have taken to create this video!
glad to help
Thank you for your honesty. I have had dentists tell me I need a deep cleaning when I don't. This is how they make money.
I am having Lanap procedure next week on three teeth… my periodontist said they could save my teeth. I’m praying because my insurance does not cover it and it’s expensive. Thank you for being so honest, I’ve struggled with gum disease I have good teeth
I went to a new dentist today, he suggested me to do a periodontal treatment. He said if I do not do what he recommended, he will not want me to be his patient. I decided just run as fast as I could.
get those gums cleaned that's the first step
What type of treatment specifically?
I learned a lot from you Doc. I can feel that good heart of yours. Thanks.
I appreciate that
Your information was really helpful. I wish we had professionals like you in Australia.
Part of my right mouth is swell due to high blood sugar i changed my diet real quick my blood sugar is 8.3 my average number 5.3 for my blood sugar people take care of ur health
I recently had the LANAP procedure done about a week ago. I have some pockets as deep as 11 and 12. My periodontist wanted to extract a couple of teeth but I opted to try to save them.
How was the healing process?
Did your pockets shrink?
Retired now, and way late to this game ... was always told I had great healthy teeth and gums and not to worry. At 63, I have extensive gum recession and fair bone loss. I had a deep cleaning a year ago which left me with a loose tooth. WOKE ME UP. I'm investigating night guards and better dental care which is how I found your video. Thank you for this informative video. You're the type of provider, I'd travel to see.
glad to help!
Bro i am about where you are at at the age of fucking 31
Meaning i would probably kill to be where you are at now
Your generation has failed us.
Thank you so much for this. I was diagnosed with gum disease last month. I had a deep clean quite a few years ago. I now look after my gum. I 🙏I'm not too late to slow down the bone lost🙏
I went to a dentist and she told me I needed intensive deep cleaning in x3 sessions and I had mild bone loss. I was not convinced and went somewhere else and they said my teeth were fine no bone loss but had to get a one session deep clean as I did have bleeding gums and need to get the cleaning under control control and they would check it in 3 months time. My teeth are now fine as all I need to do is brush properly and floss. So glad I got a second opinion. Great video.
At least he is honest!
I was just diagnosed with periodontal disease and thank you so much for this video. It's the most informative one that I've found.
Periodontal disease is an inherited response to the soft plaque and toxins deep along the root surfaces of the teeth. **Even with great home care** deep pockets develop and are difficult to reach and require different treatment than a 6 mos prophy. In conjunction with Periodontal Therapy, hygienists offer nutritional counseling and oral hygiene instruction. Periodontal disease is common in those suffering from other autoimmune diseases. But keep up the good work at home! You can slow the process and keep your teeth (and whole body) healthy from this chronic inflammatory disease. We don’t scam you- We went into health because we care about people. ❤
Oh Lord have mercy..! It's horrible..!
Your very knowledgeable and thorough of the dental industry!!
Thank you for making this easy to understand.
Excellent video! Thank you for taking the time to create the presentation, you explain things very well.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you. I do not understand why my dentist just won't frankly tell me I have gum disease. You helped me more and gave me how I would sort this.
I've been suffering with feeling sick-ish, system wide, like sinuses to gut, not a flu but feeling kind of yucky with mildly infamed sore throat, for at least 6-9 months.. Going in for sore throat, my dr suggested oral antibiotics but without a clear dagnosis and fear of disrupting my not-great gut, i declined. He directed me to swish with salt water 4xday. I just had a teeth cleaning (gums are mostly at 4's with a couple 3's and 5's) and am flossing regularly for 1st time. I'm realizing now my system wide yuckyness may be coming from my inflamed, infected gums. I'm going to look into LANAR. I hope it's not too late to reverse my overall health.
Thank you so very much well explained thanks for your honesty. I subscribed, liked, shared and commenting. It’s not something you asked but you show us.
Thank you for your honesty and dedications. Great insight regarding gum treatments.
glad to help people understand whats going on
I had periodontal disease and they charged me outrageous prices... I found it cheaper just to go to my family doctor he prescribed me doxycycline I switched to a CPC mouthwash and I switched to a stannous fluoride toothpaste... I also mouthwash with salt water with a pinch of baking soda.... and I also gargle with diluted peroxide.... I was on high dose doxycycline for 7 days and then lower to 50 mg for 3.... months and now my gums are healthy and beautiful
That's wonderful to hear. Do you still visit your dentist regularly?
@@Antertainment531 for cleanings and regular checkups
Also now that I understand that bone loss is about the bone between the roots, not the roots themselves, I'm realizing what's behind 2 comments I heard this week: a friend saying that her lower jaw is shrinking, forcing her teeth to crowd, which she observed, just happens with age. And my hygienist saying that with time, our teeth tend to move to the front (and crowd). In both cases, I now can see how bone loss would lead to these outcomes. So dangerous to let gum inflammation go unchecked as the underlying bone is apparently dissolving.
Amazing overview of Periodontal disease. Thank you!
glad to help
Thank you! I was told it was best for me to get all my teeth removed and get a ALL 4 to a tune of 53,000.00, Yes, I have some bone loss but I was told I was a candidate for implants. I think I will try the Lazor.
That's so expensive! How are you doing now? Was laser surgery an option? I'm being told I need bone grafting: 4 teeth for $3k. I'm sure there's more to be done after that. Sigh...
Excellent overview and presented with sincerity and compassion. Thank you.
Best explanation I have ever had. Thank you!
Very informative! And such a pleasant video about a not so pleasant subject! And I’ve never seen such a detailed explanation of the Lanap procedure. Such a helpful video.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this. I want to be an informed patient.
glad to help
THANK YOU! THANK YOU SO MUCH! THANKS FOR BEING HONEST DR.
Great video, thank you! However, who truly knows if you are not a dentist? Patients are at the mercy of the dentist conducting the exam, For the most part? Again, great information!
glad to help
Thanks for doing this video. Recently my dentist diagnosed me with moderate gum disease and ask me to do gum treatment which made me worried. Now I see this video, I want to seek 2nd opinion.
Thanks Doctor you’re a good teacher.
I wish I could have saw this earlier, this information is really helpful and I do believe I was overcharged for the procedure I received. Thank you so much for making these videos!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for making this video! And thank you for the tips! I am sure most Dentists are good, but there are definitely some out there who are just looking to make money.
I totally agree!
This is awesome. If possible can you make more videos like this and teach us how to read the X-rays. This can really help when I discuss my isuue with my dentist. I really don't get how doctors who are willing to harm patients for money. Doctors's career are pretty much set and have very good income already.
i need recommendations for topics
@@northtexasdentalsurgery I know doctors prescribe growth hormone to senior citizens to help rebuild and strengthen their bones and some articles mentioned it can also help with teeth structure. Of course I don't have the expertise to know what is factual except putting my faith in the author and try to verify it with experts in the field.
We need education on preventive care and healing in a natural way by our body. Put a bandage on a wound should be our last option because it will create other problem for us.
Nowaday, advertisements are very deceptive about their products, so can you educate us on these products and if they actually work. Product like stannous toothpast, sodium flouride, etc...
I keep hearing about flouride being toxic when you swallow it while brushing BUT then in one of the articles I read, you have swallow a few tubes of toothpaste for it to be fatal.
@@sinnieleeonUtube I don’t use fluoride toothpaste because of many published articles that show proof that fluoride is detrimental to human health. Hitler used it on the concentration camps on people so right there, you know it’s not good.
It makes people docile so that’s What they wanted in the camps is people to not try to rebel and try to fight their captor’s.
@@northtexasdentalsurgery I have a 35 year old filling that fell out. I doubt there is enough tooth to drill+refill again because there's pain, sensitivity inside the tooth. Root canals seem to be disasters. What should I do? Just pull it out?
@@sinnieleeonUtube stannous is better. Sodium is used because it results in whiter teeth, but they are not as protected as well in comparison to stannous (tin) fluoride. Do not swallow toothpaste. Trace amounts are OK.
Thanks a lot for the explanation! Much admiration.
Thank you for the awesome audio clarity!
Really good information - thank you for making this video.
Thank you for such an excellent comprehensive video. 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this information and your honesty
You are so welcome
Great information doc. Blessings. Keep up the fantastic job you are doing.
Great informative vid. Thank you DR
Thank You So Much for the Education !!! 🙏
Thank you so much for this informative video, much appreciated
So well explained😍 thank you very much
Dear Doctor Daniel Choi, please do make videos about Periodontal Abscess and which cases need Periodontist treatment as opposed to unsavable tooth extraction option only left and Oral Surgery and Implants. Also please explain which Dentist to see for trying to save the tooth with a root canal and bone loss and abscess under the root canal: is this savable by Endodontist, Periodontist or only extraction by Oral Surgeon or Periodontist... (and expensive Implant). Also, which doctor is best for Implants which should fit in the overall previous orthodontist teeth alignment...
thanks for the input. i will add this to the list of videos to make
@@northtexasdentalsurgery what about bio film therapy?
Thank you sooooo much for your honesty!
Thank you for this information! Very helpful!
thank you for all the useful information.
You are welcome!
Thanks for your good will.
Extremely helpful thank you
Thank you doc for replying ! I know this will end with dentures or implants very frustrating as rest of my family all got amazing teeth my siblings all mid 50s my mum had teeth into 80 s but not so for my dad or his sister so I got genes from that side 😔
no problem. yeah if you know you have a losing battle with perio disease it may be best to just look at implants now and save yourself the time and money
I do have perio disease bad on bottom, it is not the first time and you, being a dentist, would know why , there are such issues.
I have been to the dentist and was told the bone on top is not good but bottom is healthy.
Thank you
Yeah I got my dad’s genes I suppose he had all his teeth pulled when he was in his early forties. But I also have had leaky gut 7 yrs ago and maybe it never truly healed as I have it now and my teeth are rapidly deteriorating sadly! I have deep deep pockets and scared of what it will take to save teeth or whatever. I’m going for appt for Perio to tell me what his plans are and I bet it will be so costly for lanap that I doubt I can afford it 😢
Heard of artichoke for healthy teeth?
I was told by a dentist it costs 6000 dollars for my lower jaw to bring back gums using pinhole surgery involving all 13 teeth. I said ok though I don't have dental insurance. In about a month I plan to do this.
great video , very informative ...
Thank you immensely for this video. Your delivery is detailed enough to get a handle on the subject and I feel better about what my options may be. My goal is to be thoroughly informed and to discuss my periodontal situation with my periodontist in order to pave the way for treatment on an ongoing basis. You have contributed to the achievement of this goal. Warm greetings to you from the Southwest.
Thanks for the information!
Thanks for this video very informative
I just had my lanap surgery. It cost me $8k and with the dental insurance deduction. I paid as my copay &
$6,600 . I hope it’s worth it.
It's so hard to know who to trust out here. Wish you were based out of Arizona.
I have gum disease and its been going on for years ..i have an appointment for cleaning. But im pissed because the staff didnt give me any tips on how to treat this situation from day to day.. This is why im watching youtube now!! Im having bleeding gums and my teeth are shifting. Im using the Paradontax toothpaste and mouth wash...❤thank you. Sir for your help and insight!!❤❤
I went to get diagnosed for peridontal disease because ive noticed gum loss, went in got a scaling, and a root canal, was asked to be shown how to floss properly i was never taught as a kid, they ignored my request and tried to force me to get my fillings fixed right away, was not very happy. im now down 1300 dollars.
Thank you for explaining
You're welcome
It shoud be required that everyone see a periodentist once per year to see if they have periodontal disease.
Thank you for being honest!
here to help!
I’m thinking most of us wouldn’t be here if you explained it when nobody else did… sooooo many years ago 😢
Agreed, man
Great video..thank you
Thank you very much for this video, Dr. I wish I could have seen this video before i go to the dentist. Most dentist here always ask if like to do extraction other than through explanation. They shall explain the conditions and the options to the patient and shall followed by the the recommendation depend on the stage and also shall it be tooth extraction is at last if real necessary. But, now. extraction is done and later will need to implant again. Without implant, what will happen again please?
A lot of information, just what I need, very helpful, Thank you！
You are welcome!
Thank you so much for this helpful and informative video! Brilliant! 👍🏽🙂
What is the cost of laser gum surgery? And what is the recovery like?
Thanks for the info and education. Today is so difficult to trust doctors in any territory . But for some ,reason Today I do trust, you . Thanks for the education
Best of luck!
Great v doc I am suffering with advance gum disease now most teeth loose moving away from bone and gum bleeding. No matter cleaning it’s genetics. It’s puffy sore my teeth gone long both top and bottom bite is off looking back It’s crept up in 2011 but I’m desperate to not let go of teeth as I can chew eat etc but my smile means people see my dropped teeth looking uneven.
if its become an eating and esthetic issue and you also lost all that bone, you may need to look at a denture or implant denture option, etc.
GREAT video! Thank you 💕
Much obliged. I appreciate the Ethics you are using. I feel like I would like to help back in kind. I think if you get the book, "Basic Study Manual" and use it in daily life, it might create a huge difference in your life. I do not work for the book company or have any personal interests.. But it is a well-kept secret and I recommend it to people that are ethical and out to help the world. Again, I appreciate your help and ethics. Continue with your great lectures.
Fantastic information provided by this video...
Love your video.
My new dentist recently noticed a 9mm deep pocket with 50% bone loss behind my #31 tooth. I had a 12 mm pocket in the same spot 11 years ago and had to get my wisdom tooth removed behind it. I'm assuming they dealt with the pocket when the tooth was removed. Maybe my bone loss happened back then? I'm wondering how this didn't show up on my x-rays and they only noticed it on the third visit! Especially since it didnt show on my previous x-ray. Could bone really degrade 50% in a year?
I rarely have bleeding gums (depends on diet) and never sensitivity and they always tell my teeth are great looking.
Such a downer to hear I might have to do something now. not sure if I should look into Lanap or gum flap surgery? to be honest, if whatever I do requires deep cleanings every 3 months for the rest of my life, i think ill just get it removed alltogether.
Until I go to the perio, I have completely changed my diet to only natural non-processed foods, probiotics, oil pulling, waterpick with iodine. I'll see what happens. I cured a cavity once this way. Maybe this will heal up as well.
Yes it is so disheartening and upsetting financially to be told and need regular deep cleanings. 😢
@@lolllpainy6746 yeah I would not want to have to keep getting deep cleanings ugh!!!
same babe ,im thinking ill get them all pulled out, so sad. i have best teeth all good but bad breath last 2 weeks is so bad , i cant live with it , nope , not paying all that for the rest of my life. do dentist even take out all your teeth if you ask them to if there perfect looking white all straight all fine looking , but bleeding gums last few days , but the smell thats the worst part. iv never in my life. oh once i met a guy who smelled the same, his breath . poor guy, i felt so sad for him, never been so grossed out that i am now him, it smells the same. i cant even deal.. i wonder if once the teeth are gone, will the smell be gone to
@@cheanarchist2381 the breath is supposed to be from the same infection that is causing bone loss and gum recession. I dont have the breath issue either. I'd definitely go tot he dentist if you have that since an infection can turn into worse. best of luck to you
Thank you for this video, I've not heard of osseous surgery in fact my dentist just wants to rip out all my teeth and the periodontist is saying the same but just for the top. I can still eat normally with no pain, bleeding, or wobbly teeth (one does have a slight wobble but is tightening up since using a water pik), and having just googled the osseous surgery procedure it is available here in Australia so I'm perplexed as to why this has not been suggested to me as a possibility before something more drastic (and more costly for the number of teeth I will need to be extracted when compared to the pricing per quadrant). I can even pinpoint when the upper periodontal issue started back quite a few years ago from a poorly done root canal that ended with me having an abscess that a doctor only prescribed panadeine forte for and not, as you would expect a script for antibiotics to clear the infection. This resulted in my having this abscess for over 48 hours over that weekend until I could get to my dentist at the time and get a script for the much-needed antibiotic.
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Try Dr elli Philips system and xilytol mints it’s on RUclips and she sells zellies and all necessary for gum disease. it’s a ritual but works! my dentist doesn’t want to give me any antibiotics only after surgery but I refuse it all than and stick to Ellie’s system 😜
We NEED MORE HONEST DENTIST in this world 🫶
Great talk doc. Many thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for your honesty bless you