inflamed gums/bone loss/fluoride

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Went to the dentist today. Didn't get x-rays so don't know if I have

cavities or not. But I have some 6mm spots in my gums which is apparently

very excessive. The RDH said he sees this sometimes with college students

because of excessive stress, but the doctor said that it is very unlikely to

be completely gum inflammation and could be generalized bone loss. Doesn't

sound good. I looked this up and *think* this is called pyorrhea, though

maybe that's something different.

The doc put me on a fluoride rinse. Dont' know whether I should do it. I

have to do _something_ about it. Please let me know if anyone knows

alternative therapies for this or anything about it.

Also, I am a bit hyper-thyroid so would it be dangerous for me to take

fluoride? I obviously don't have to worry about a depressed thyroid.

Chris

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Read 12 Points on Flouride by Ray @ www.d-w-m.com

Chris

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