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[deanw41]

So after a visit to my dentist last week he said my gum health is excellent and he’s not seen a turn around like that in years. I first saw him 2 years ago when I was decompensated,had abscesses and severe gum disease after years of neglect. He said initially he thought he was going to have to start removing teeth(front ones included)because the gums were so receded. But now apparently they have healed and tooth extractions are no longer on the cards. He said whatever your doing just keep doing it!! I wanted to share this to give hope to anyone who is struggling at the moment, or feels overwhelmed about what lies ahead. I know we all have different story’s and circumstances,but it’s amazing what the human body can do when we give it some TLC. 😊

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Couldn't agree more, Dean. Amazing what the body can do when we treat it well...

[pushthrough]

That’s amazing Dean. Well done friend! I had a similar issue. Is that common with cirrhosis? Gums bled every time I brushed. 2 hours of a deep clean, no booze, and special tooth paste and a year later no bleeding!

[deanw41 in reply to pushthrough]

Hey mate, good result for you too then!! Yeah I think it’s quite common. Low platelets and inflammation in the gums etc.

[pushthrough]

Very good. The odd thing is when I drank my gums didn’t bleed. Now I just need to get my breath in order. I have those nasty tonsil stones.

[deanw41 in reply to pushthrough]

I’ve seen them on YouTube. Can you get them out yourself?

[Tia2021]

Wow credit where due that really is good news. The human body never ceases to amaze against all the odds abit of TLC , xx

[Aotea2012]

Brilliant news. Think of all the savings in dentist bills....you deserve a treat now.

[deanw41 in reply to Aotea2012]

A new toothbrush maybe 🤣

[Lola1977]

What did you do?

[deanw41 in reply to Lola1977]

Started taking care of myself in every sense.

[Dogbot]

Well done deanw41 that’s a great bit of information, it should cheer people up no matter what journey they are having 👍Stay Safe All

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[Skyp]

Hi deanw41I know it's 7 months since you posted. What did you do to help improve your gums. What toothpaste helped. I'm at my wits end. I get recurring swollen painful gums. I go to hygienist every 3 months. Rinse with warm saltwater. Brush regularly. Use a waterflosser. Lots count of how many antibiotics I've had. Any information to help me I would be very grateful 👍

[deanw41 in reply to Skyp]

Hi Skyp,

Well I stopped drinking which gave my liver a chance to recover(inflammation),eat well,worked out and started getting proper sleep. No fancy mouthwashes,toothpastes,pills,potions or lotions,just told old fashioned healing. Are decompensated at the moment?

[Skyp]

Thank you for your reply deanw41. Its good to know you are doing so well. I packed up smoking 3 years ago hoping that would improve gums. I will try and cut down drinking as do tend to binge drink😯

[deanw41 in reply to Skyp]

well done on giving up smoking!! Any tips? I smoke and it’s my next and last vice to go!!

[Skyp in reply to deanw41]

Sheer will power.will admit its very very hard.wont say I don't think about onr because I do.i know if I had one puff I be off again 😮I did use nicotine patches in the beginning. If I get really desperate I have couple puffs on a vape that takes the edge off.i smoked for 45 years.was hoping by giving up it would help gums.it had bought my high blood pressure down a bit.yes give it ago.ask your gp surgery for patches nicotine sprays etc....

[deanw41 in reply to Skyp]

Thank you. Yes,it’s more I think I should than I wanted to at the moment and I feel that needs to shift if I’m likely to have any success.

[Skyp]

You will know in your mind when the time is right. 👍

[Arblake80]

Hello mate.

Sorry to comment on such an old posts. Is bleeding gums one of the first symptoms, or do you people usually get symptoms before the gum bleeding begins?

Thanks.

[deanw41 in reply to Arblake80]

Hi mate, well bleeding gums are very common and caused by gum disease. The bleeding from liver disease is from low platelets. Just because you have bleeding gums doesn’t mean you have Liver disease.