 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Sorry I'm getting to your post so late.
It's not surprising to me that Ken's dentist that didn't stress the need for flouride for him also neglected to diagnose his periodontal disease. Good thing you made the switch. You seem to have found the right dentist as she is willing to wait to do the bridge until the periodontal disease is treated. This is the appropriate treatment plan.
For clarification purposes, there are abscesses that are related to the nerve (pulp) of the tooth dying, which are different than abscesses in the gums, due to periodontal disease.
I would be interesrted in finding out more about the device that you mentioned for delivering moisture to the mouth.
I wish Ken good luck with his treatment at the periodontist. Please keep us posted.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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