Oral Hygiene Instructions for the Periodontal Patient

[@missygilly9917]

Thank you so much for making this video about looking after your teeth, the proper way! Wish I’d seen this years ago, as I have gum disease now and I’m trying to save the teeth I have left.

[@jeffgraham1389]

7:15 “never scrub along the gum line with toothpaste” but at 4:00 you say get the bristles under the gum. This is alarmingly confusing. Am I damaging my gums and promoting gum disease if I touch them with my toothbrush?

[@romanmelnyk7838]

@@jeffgraham1389 The plaque must be removed from under the gum line to prevent inflammation and to prevent bone loss. However, if you apply too much force, especially with the addition of the abrasive present in the toothpaste, trauma and gum recession is likely to occur. If you perform the techniques as they are demonstrated on the video, with an appropriate amount of pressure on the manual toothbrush or power plaque remover, you should be able to accomplish this. Of course, as I state in the video, there is no substitute for hands-on training or verification of technique by a licensed dental professional. I hope this clarifies this point for you.

[@luiscobos123]

Hi, what about the use of an irrigator or waterpik? Also, Would you recommend it for lanap patients after a certain period of time? Thank you l. Appreciate the video and advice 😊

[@samiam.335]

Thank you Dr

[@saimaanisshaikh7487]

Q. How do seniors who have no teeth in their mouth and empty sockets of previous implants holes look after their mouth/oral. dental care? Any suggestions, please make a video about this very important oral hygiene topic. Thanks.

[@onlockmobileskateshop113]

Dude you just saved me $150 from a hygienist appointment. Thanks

[@jeffgraham1389]

Replacing a tooth costs $4000 a pop. Pay for the cleaning.