Gingivitis and periodontitis not only affect the gums, but could also have a significant impact on our overall health. Patients are now more widely aware of gum disease and the harm that it can do to oral health including unpleasant …
If your gums are starting to recede, further issues are likely to arise unless you take preventative action. People tend to focus on their teeth when brushing them, and, as a nation, we aren’t particularly keen on using dental floss, …
Looking after your gums not only avoids uncomfortable symptoms, but helps to protect your teeth as well. When we get up in the morning and go to bed at night, one of the first and last things that we do …
Some patients may underestimate the effects of this common dental issue. If you don’t suffer from gum disease, or are not aware of having done so in the past, it is quite likely that you might associate it with a …
If you are pregnant, you may be at a greater risk of gingivitis and periodontitis Gum disease is fairly common although this is sometimes temporary and we may not even be aware of it. For example, we may not look …
Too few of us pay sufficient attention to symptoms that could be gum disease; sometimes with disastrous results If you ask anyone why they go to the dentist, they will almost certainly tell you that it is to look after …
Our Canterbury hygienist team takes a look at the early stages of gum disease It is often said that, during our lifetime, virtually all of us will suffer from gum disease at one time or another. This may well be …
Ignoring early signs of gum disease could result in losing teeth It has long been instilled in us by our parents that it is important that we brush our teeth. This is good basic advice and although taking good care …
