Red, swollen and bleeding gums. Pain when brushing and flossing. Bad breath and an unpleasant taste in the mouth. These are all classic signs of periodontal (gum) disease, and most adults in the UK will have experienced it at one point or another. Gum pockets are another undeniable sign of periodontal disease, but what exactly…
We’ve got a question for you: When was the last time you paid any attention to your gums? When we think of our oral health, many of us tend to think exclusively of our teeth. Unless they’ve been causing bother, we often overlook the role that our gums play in our mouths – but the…
Vaping is widely considered as being a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes. But, as this is a relatively recent method of consuming nicotine, the long-term effects vaping can have on our oral health have been relatively unknown. Can vaping cause gum disease, and is it more or less of a risk than smoking? If you’re…
Although relatively new to modern dentistry, laser gum treatment has become one of the most popular ways to deal with periodontitis, as it offers a wide range of benefits. But if you’re struggling with gum disease, it can be difficult to know what type of treatment will be best for you, so it can help…
Receding gums may sound scary, but this actually happens more often than you might think – and there is a range of reasons for it. Whilst receding gums are rarely something to be concerned about, there is potential for them to become harmful if left untreated. However, the good news is that by figuring out…
Gum disease. It sounds dramatic and serious and maybe the kind of thing you feel you are unlikely to ever experience. But the truth is that periodontal disease is more common than you think and, affecting 9 in 10 people, it can truly happen to anyone. True, gum disease may be more common as you…
Missing teeth are pretty common in adults especially, but that doesn’t make them any less embarrassing. The truth is that, whether you are missing one tooth or several, tooth loss can have a dramatic impact on your self-esteem, which in turn can seriously hinder how you go about your day-to-day life. But, with dentures widely…
