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…
It is important to recognise the symptoms of periodontitis (gum disease) early on to prevent serious damage to your teeth and gums. There are some clear signs that you may be developing gum disease or already have a form of gum disease. Blood: If you notice blood on your toothbrush or when you spit out the…
