My poor old teeth

[Kaiser]

Hi I went for a check up after 2 years absence (covid restrictions)
It was a new dentist very competent.X-rays showed she said I had “some bone loss” and some periodontitis.Did not give me any more info but booked me in for a deep cleaning.My worries
How painful will this be?
Some of my fillings are 50 years old will they take the stress?
My teeth are old/fragile is it wise to have this done?
My teeth /gums aren’t sensitive but I do get bits of bleeding sometimes when I brush
Please help I am scared and trying to think of reasons not to go (have anxiety disorder)
Thank you dentists:anybody?

 

[Gordon]

1) This is 2022, it shouldn't be painful at all. If it is, get them to do something about it
2) Yes, doesn't affect your fillings in the slightest
3) Yes or else you won't have them forever
4) The bleeding is a sign that things are not healthy. Periodontal disease is a "silent" process, there is no pain and often very little sign that anything is wrong until it's too late.

I hope this helps, if there's anything else you need to know, just ask.