Diagnosed Periodontal disease, teeth feel loosening of gums, left lymph node swollen. What should I do ?
Patient: I recently had a dental appointment for the first time in over a decade due to my fear of the dentist. I was told I have Periodontal disease and my next appt. is to have one side of my gums scraped. Its not Til the 17th of June but for the last few days my teeth feel like they are coming out of my gums and I can't eat a thing without severe pain. Also my left lymph node is swollen and it hurts. What should I do? Doctor: Dear friend.Thanks for sharing your concern.please do not be hesitant in getting dental treatment done as your mouth is the way to your stomach.Therefore any infection in the mouth is reaching your stomach and making it worse.poor oral hygiene also leads to heart diseases especially periodontal infection.This small bit of information is not to scare you but to make you aware of the fact.please get cleaning called (scaling)done.it can be done in two to three appointments based upon the severity of the disease.once the deposits,like calculus and stains are removed,the teeth appears to be loose,which is not so actually.when the deposits are removed,it makes room for the gums to grow up and hold the tooth firmly,thus preventing their mobility.Therefore all your symptoms related to teeth will be fine after complete mouth cleaning(oral prophylaxis).Even the enlarged glands will be infection free.Hope it helps.Thanks.Take care.