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How To Treat A Splitting Gums Caused By Drug Abuse?
My 19 year old did drugs like crazy, but now he is clean and sober, yay!!!! However, he was told over a year ago that he needed teeth cleaning every few months for periodontal disease and that he needed gum surgery to keep his teeth. He did not listen. But now he is reporting his gums are splitting open. What to do? Are there any natural remedies for this condition? Salt water? Essential oils like melaleuca? He has no money and no dental insurance. He is just getting back on his feet.
Mon, 10 Mar 2014
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,
I have gone through your query, dont worry , you have periodontal weak tooth , as you have said that it is caused by drug , firstly you should stop taking that drug ,
you should consult dentist and go for investigations , how much bone loss is there , if less bone loss then go for Splinting treatment
As such there is no home remedies for this,
You do warm Salt gargle two - three times a day
Properly brushing of teeth twice daily,
Hope this will help you.
Wishing you good health
Regards
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
I have gone through your query, dont worry , you have periodontal weak tooth , as you have said that it is caused by drug , firstly you should stop taking that drug ,
you should consult dentist and go for investigations , how much bone loss is there , if less bone loss then go for Splinting treatment
As such there is no home remedies for this,
You do warm Salt gargle two - three times a day
Properly brushing of teeth twice daily,
Hope this will help you.
Wishing you good health
Regards
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
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