Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
I need a good periodontist
Dear friends,
I have got very bad gum disease and need periodontal treatment.
Could you recommend any good periodontist?
Many thanks
Michael.
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Permalink Reply by pamish on
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I can if you can afford more than you may expect. I saw a specialist and half a dozen sessions over the space of a year cost me £1500. But she has stabilised my problem - which was caused by my neglect, not flossing for years. It was that or lose four teeth now and more later. I figured it was worth it and just had a lump of redundancy cash so it was a fairly easy decision.
I was referred by my own NHS dentist so you may have to do that. PM me for her details if you want. She works in Hornsey near Priory Park.
I don't know if it may be possible to get some help by one of the teaching hospitals for less?
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Permalink Reply by Michael Heneghan on
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Hello Pamish,
Many thanks for your quick response.
Could you please let me have this specialist contact details?
Thanks.
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hi there, could you give me the details of your periodontist please? i need to see someone pretty urgently.
thanks
Anton
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Permalink Reply by Michael Anderson on
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Michael, a thing to think about from my own experience. I had a bout of very bad gum disease about 15 years ago. The first dentist I saw recommended a long, expensive and rather scary procedure. I went to a second one who prescribed a course of specialist antibiotics and hygienist treatments. The antibiotics and hygienist worked really well and I have never had a recurrence. It might be well to ask if this alternative treatment is a possibility for you.
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The scary treatment - debridement- is really just exaggerated hygenist work - deep cleaning all round and under your teeth. Eek - but they use anaesthetics first. It seems to have helped with my neglected gums, at least for a while. A lifetime of not flossing so it was all my fault. Most lost teeth are down to gum disease not caries. I see a bright future for the gum specialists and hygenists.
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Those of a nervous disposition read no further
What the first dentist wanted to do was cut open my gums in about eight seperate stages, flush the roots with something or other and then sew them back. I missed a lot of the other stuff he said as the words "Oh my God" kind of drowned him out.
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Permalink Reply by Hugh on
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I'm impressed that you remained conscious, Michael. I'm not sure I'd have had your fortitude!
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Sal volatile had to be administered on a small handkerchief.
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I just looked up debridement to check I had the right word. It goes beyond teeth, its the surgical removal of any dead tissue. There are videos on youtube....
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No, no, no!
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