Gum Treatment
Do your gums bleed when you brush your teeth? Gum disease is currently the leading cause of tooth loss in adults in the UK, don’t become a statistic, book an appointment with our highly trained dentists today!
Gum disease will affect most people at some point in their lives and is a swelling, soreness or infection of the tissues that support teeth. Gum disease is caused by the bacteria present in plaque. Lifestyle and health factors, such as smoking and diabetes, can also affect the rate at which gum disease progresses.
To prevent gum disease, it is important to ensure that you remove all the plaque from your teeth every day, using an effective oral hygiene routine – toothbrushing and using interdental cleaning aids. You should also attend for regular appointments with the dentist to ensure that any problems can be identified early and treated quickly. The dentist will be able to deep clean teeth to remove any plaque present and can provide you with help and advice on the best oral hygiene routine to follow in between appointments to ensure your teeth stay in the best possible condition. With the proper treatment, gun disease can be slowed to a rate that should allow you to keep most of your teeth for life.
College Dental Surgeries Top Heathy Teeth Tips
- Brush teeth at least twice a day using a soft to medium bristled toothbrush to remove plaque
- Follow a set routine to ensure that you do not miss any areas of your mouth when toothbrushing
- Use a fluoride toothpaste to help prevent decay
- Use interdental cleaning aids to remove plaque and food debris that may become trapped in areas brushing alone misses
- Attend for regular routine dental appointments to ensure any problems can be identified early and treated quickly