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To: Ish who wrote (24038)	5/6/1999 7:13:00 AM
From: nihil	Read Replies (2) of 71178

Ish, there are terrible problems in gum disease. Buy a thin metal probe and measure the depths of the pockets in the gums. If greater than 5mm you've got to get it fixed or lose the tooth. If you have systematic infection of the gums (very likely in >50's), you need a well managed course of antibiotics. If you insist on treating yourself, you need frequent brushing, tartar removal, and to stop any further gum infection. A major problem which is now being studied is a possible relation between gum disease and coronary artery disease. The chances of finding a dentist or cardiologist up on this (mine think its bunk -- unproven). My vote is just to have the gums treated regularly, insist on anaesthetic, and beg for some antibiotics (Penicillin will do). Good luck. Just another of the benefits of getting old.

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