Periodontal Probing 

Your welcome. You can always start where ever you are 😷

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I’m sorry your going through this. And one can argue it is

With the standard tip on the waterpik, it can reach up to 7mm under the gum into the perio pocket 😷

Does it matter if it’s a portable water flosser? . I don’t have sockets In the bathroom. #englandbathroomprobs

@@ashleycostello5941 yes cordless ones work great!

I’m super happy the video helped!! Yes your guns could still improve with consistent use. Make sure your brushing for a full two minutes 2 times daily. And no need to point the stream DOWN into the gums. It does all the work with the stream pointed straight at the tooth, 90° angle, at a 6/7. They waterpik creates enough pressure to “suck” out all the bacteria and food debris. And it will not force anything into the gums. It will flush everything out as designed.

@@holistichygiene okay I’ll do as you suggest! I use a sonicare in the morning for two cycles but I need to improve my night routine… I often fall asleep and so I miss it… Thanks again! I shared your videos with a sister and niece. Very helpful! My Hygenist was very happy to see the improvement and your video was a big reason 😊

@@saraw112 I’m so happy the videos helped you on your journey! The night time routine is super important for long term health. Take one day at a time and know you will get there with time and consistency 😷

@@holistichygiene okay good to know!! Last night I made a point to get it done! I think I’ll do it early (it will help my diet too! 😂) so it becomes a habit! Have a great day and thanks again for the motivation 😊🌸🌺☘️

This is excellent! With the one 5mm pocket, there could be a tiny piece of residual tartar under the gumline or residual bacteria in the area. I would waterpik well. Maybe ask the hygienist if she would get in that area and clean it very well and see how it heals at your next dental appointment 😷🦷

Get your gums healthy. Get the scaling and root planning. As for the painful tooth, there is either an infection from the gums or something deeper. The periodontal therapy should resolve it, IF the pain is associated with the infected gum tissue. If there is a deeper issue within the tooth, then more treatment is needed. Which can range from a filling, root canal, crown, etc. That all depends on what the dentist diagnoses and states what the exact problem is.

@@holistichygiene Thank you for reply. All your information is most helpful.

No we do not use local anesthetic, sometimes a topical numbing gel can be used, but it’s not necessary.

🤣…I don’t. I’m a terrible or dog mom that way

@@holistichygiene My miniature poodle was “sort” of ok with brushing when he was a puppy. But as he matured if got much harder to get him to sit still, and get the brush inside his mouth. Just pushing the side of his mouth up I was amazed at the Tatar build up. Subsequently I have a small box filled with his teeth from extractions. Would a dog oral examination be the same as a human one? Just curious 🧐

@@MrStukaju87d I think so. I don’t think they go as in depth, but they do take X-ray and clean similar to humans, even similar instruments. I know they have to put dogs to sleep to clean their teeth. They build hella tartar. My poor dog needs his teeth cleaned and I would love to do it, but would take convincing a vet to let me 😜

@@holistichygiene Indeed my veterinarian did put my mini poodle under. Cleaning, then removing any suspect teeth 🦷. Lol @ you cleaning them. I totally understand you wanting to do that job. Much respect 😉

Also, is there a chance the 6 measurement could have been wrong if I had some notable swelling that day? I rarely have swollen or sensitive areas anymore but I do believe that day I did have some around the tooth. I imagine with swollen gums the measurement tool could measure the gum line as higher. If that makes sense. Ever since the first scaling in 2018 I use prescription toothpaste once a day and an electric toothbrush twice a day and have noticed my gums become so much healthier. But I haven't been as consistent about flossing. To be honest, I carry around a floss pik and floss the specific problem areas after every meal. Which then makes me feel like I can skip the AM/PM flossing routine. Although I just got a waterpik today and watched your video so I'm excited about that now! I found an excuse to do it twice today. Is twice too much? Oh the things I now find exciting to do in my 30s 🙄

I love how you know your body and are listening to it and thinking! A lot to unpack here. To start, all dentists and hygienists are different in the way they treatment plan. Some are aggressive and others are passive. Yes after your scaling, you should have been placed on a 3 month recall for at least a year to make sure your gingivitis reversed and stayed stable. Depending on how much plaque and tartar you build along with your homecare habits, this directly relates to the amount of bacteria getting removed on a consistent daily basis. Being a good flosser plays a major role in that. Getting in the problem areas is excellent while on the go and important, all other teeth are being neglected. They want some love and attention too. But I know using the waterpik will keep you healthy for sure! It’s recommended once a day, but you are more than welcome to use it twice. There is no contraindication to that. Only benefits. I have multiple patients use it 2 x a day. I ALWAYS praise them for it. Because it is not the norm. As for the cavity and crown, again this goes back to the dentist. You can have very small decay that may have not changed and has not penetrated your enamel, this can stay this way for years with consistent removal of the bacteria to not allow it to continue to eat through the tooth. As for the crown, there could be many reasons you need one. I can offer to ask questions. Pick their brain as to why or why not they want to treat the teeth being mentioned. Don’t hesitate to ask. If they don’t want to answer or rush you, I would sadly say find another dentist who will take the time to answer your questions and help you understand why, so you can only help yourself for life. Hope I answered everything. If not, please reach out again 😷 One more thing…yes, when having gingivitis or periodontitis, inflammation in general, your gum tissue swells and can cause pocket readings to be deeper. When ALL the bacteria is removed, the gums heal, shrink, and tighten. Swelling goes down, bleeding stops, bone loss stops, infection goes away, healthy happens.

Also, my two front teeth are transparent at the bottom. I read that’s early sings of enamel erosion. Your teeth look full and so white

Canines are the longest tooth we have. They are naturally “darker.” They are the cornerstones of the mouth. This is the area where the teeth curve to the back of the mouth. Light hits all the teeth different. The front teeth always look lighter/whiter than the back teeth. It’s light and shadows. Plus, some teeth are more transparent then others. My enamel is more transparent than many other people. I can put my tongue on the back of my front teeth and they change color. I’ve seen some beautiful opaque teeth in my years that I admire. You can always whiten your teeth. Best OTC product are crest white strips, or I would go to your dentist and have whitening trays made and do it professionally.

@@holistichygiene ok that’s so good to know, thank you! Whitening them won’t damage them too much? I was looking to buy a toothpaste with nano-hydroxyapatite because i can’t use fluoride due to a thyroid problem

@@alexacoupet great choice for toothpaste! And no, whitening will not damage the teeth. If your healthy and have had a recent dental exam/cleaning, your good to go 😷 plus, you inspired a whitening video 🤗

@@holistichygiene Thank you so so much for the info and even taking the time to answer my questions. I’m gonna buy the toothpaste and strips and ahh i can’t wait to watch the whitening video!!!!😊😊🤗