Hi, thanks so much for this. I will definitely take onboard that advice. I do happen to have a dental device that injects liquids into the gums! So I'll take onboard what you suggested and try the hydrogen peroxide! Very cheap and sounds a plan. Not sure whether it will reach the gangrene in the very area it is in, BUT, the rest of my gums it will and i happen to have periodontal gum disease too. Could have been caused by the infection in the jaw, or the lowered immune system from that. i do not know.

Although I have neglected my teeth by stopping dental check ups and cleans and that's when the gums deteriorated. So, I do understand what you're saying about the other stuff, but I do feel that it is wise to get the professional cleans done, as I was fine when I used to do that, but after I stopped, I went down hill. It does remove the hardened build up that can start under the gum and sadly people do not see it and don't realise the damage it's doing, then you get pockets forming.

I feel it takes proper home care, plus the odd dental visit for the removal of hardened build up. Though I take onboard the fluoride thing and I will try the toothpaste you speak of. I am in New Zealand, so do not know whether that toothpaste is available here, but no harm in trying.

My sister in law failed to have the ongoing dental check ups and did not seem to take enough care of her own gums too. They seemed to be red and puffy. Recently, she finally went to a dentist and had it all cleaned and I have to admit, her teeth and gums now look great, very healthy. So in that area, I do feel it's wise to get that side of things done by a dentist.

unless there is another way to remove the hardened tartar build up before it affects the gums....

thanks again though, this is most helpful to me. I didn't know you could use or inject the hydrogen peroxide into the gum!!!