hi everyone. this is my first post in this discussion and i’m looking for advice. some back ground, i’m 19, female, 119 pounds and suffer from chronic EBV (mono virus) and hypothyroidism. I got sick with mono in october of 2017 and never bounced back. my gums began bleeding everyday when i brushed back in jan 2018 and never stopped. i foolishly didn’t go to the dentist, never floss, and only brush once a day. i recently have gone through severe emotional trauma and my gums got sooo bad. i went to the dentist and he said i have bone loss, painful pockets, and lots of bleeding. i have been brushing after every meal, flossing, and using mouth wash. anyone deal with Peridontitis? and have any tips for me? will brushing help stop the disease? i’m a hypochondriac so i’m scared this means i have an underlying disease. thank you!