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I was told a couple of years ago that I have mild to moderate periodontal disease on lower left quadrant...more now I'm sure...but my most immediate question is about an area behind a front bottom tooth (just to my right). Down below the teeth, towards the bottom of the jaw bone I guess but not on the floor of the mouth, is a white, round, sort of flat bump on the gum. It hurts and I just noticed it. Though the pain in the general area has been there off and on, more on lately, daily, and instictively massage my chin/jaw area below the spot to try to relieve. I take pain killers with tylenol in them for unrelated problems and can really tell when it wears off. I know there is no substitute for going in, but wondering if the white smooth, flat, sore spot (nothing comes out) could be the prelude to an abcess or is an abcess and if so, how much time do I have before it gets bad to the point of serious complications....not that I'd wait that long. Visitor from California (answer)
I had a severe infection in my jaw bone two years ago. My doctor prescribed antibotics. Since then I have pain in my teeth and thus far have lost 5 teeth. My teeth basically begin raising up out of the gum line and then finally work their way out. The teeth and the roots all in one piece. The teeth look healthy as in there are no cavities or discoloration. I am concerned as to whether a dentist could pull all my teeth for dentures. I see no reason to have a partial plate done at this time and then have more teeth fall out later. Have you heard of this happening and what do you recommend having done. ...Visitor from Oklahoma (answer)
Every now and then my gums itch, I have no idea why. Although I am in my late 30's, all my teeth are intact and I do not even have a filling. So as far as I know, I have no dental problem whatsoever,yet my gums itch every now and then. Could it be related to allergy or cold? ...Visitor from Colorado (answer)
I have a severe case of perdiontal disease. I know the answer is most likely dentures (ick). Can't my teeth be capped? Are there other choices? ...Visitor from Iowa (answer)
Is periodontal disease contagious? Is this disease (like severe gingivitis (red and bleeding gums) contagious? Can it be passed from one human being to another by kissing? ...Visitor from Colorado (answer)
Periodontal Disease since Age 22: I have been doing alot of research online about this, but I'm still unsure on what my options are. I am 26 years old and I have been suffering from periodontal disease since I was about 22. I have always brushed and taken care of my teeth so I was a little confused when it started. I have seen a couple dentists about the problem, but was treated poorly and didn't get much help. At this point, my gums have receeded almost entirely from my bottom front teeth, and it is truly beginning to affect my life. I can't seem to enjoy anything that I used to, because in the back of my mind I am constantly thinking about this problem. I wonder what I would be a candidate for? Are implants possible for me? ...Visitor from New York (answer)

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