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…
The Guide to Treating Periodontal Disease Okay, so you’ve assessed various online resources and cross-referenced it with your symptoms. You’re experiencing bleeding, tender or swollen gums as well as loose teeth and mouth pain. You suspect that you might be suffering from gum disease, or even from periodontitis. What now? Who should you go to…
What causes Periodontal Disease? In most cases, gum disease and periodontitis are caused by bacterial plaque, which forms on the teeth when starches and sugars from food interact with the bacteria in our mouths. When plaque isn’t regularly removed it builds upon the teeth and hardens to form tartar. When these build-ups become trapped under…
What Does a Periodontist Do for Gum Disease? The way in which we go about treating periodontitis is, as you might imagine, directly related to the severity of the condition and the symptoms that you display. The first step will usually be the same in most cases: a deep clean of the affected and surrounding…
It’s very difficult to fix receding gums once they’ve started receding Once gums have begun receding, it is very difficult to restore them to what they once were. No matter your oral health, gums do naturally recede over time so it is important to keep the rate of gum recession under control. There are…
