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Oral LP - first upcoming periodontist cleaning

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bebold - Wow!!! Thanks for sharing your experiences. I would give you an award if possible. This is why we post things/questions. The Mayo community has folks out there that can help. I did not know ENT docs would see folks with gum issues? I never tried to get an appt with one either. Also, you said the dentist or periodontist could spray numbing spray in your mouth. I've never done that but I have asked them to swab the numbing gel along the gum line. Maybe the same??? Wondering if the spray would choke you. I have a strong feeling about my appt. I'll give it a try but don't give much hope of going back. I'd rather go to my regular dentist every 3-4 months for cleanings.
Thanks again. Faye

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BeBold | @bebold | Dec 31, 2024

I don't know specifically about gums, but an ENT is certainly all about lips, tongue, and all our mouth mucous membranes. He did my OLP biopsy when my dentist had concerns. Now that I think of it, I think the spray waa to numb my throat and gag reflex when doing molds. (As an aside, didn't work well, I threw up on his shoes. He was warned I have a terrible gag reflex. Lol)

Oh and for anyine with a gag reflex, like even for xrays, bring salt. Salt under your tongue and on your tongue just before they put the teeth xrays in your mouth can help.

Salt doesn't seem to affect my OLP. Mint toothpaste yes but mints, no. Its nice to be able to come here and have people who even know what it is huh?

Glad you have food for thought. Due diligence right? Best of luck at your appt.

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