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Gum disease affects all and can be caused by poor oral hygiene, lack of dental care, illness or smoking. Tooth decay is the main contributor to the development of gum disease such as gingivitis and periodontal disease. Daily oral hygiene practice for good oral health Brushing teeth daily after meals and before bed time, as […]

If someone isn’t showering properly, people tend to notice. In fact, in such a situation, people will probably comment. Although the taunts of strangers might not sound like a good thing, the fact that poor dental hygiene can go relatively unnoticed is a problem. It is only at their most extreme that dental difficulties are […]

Gum disease is a very common (but, luckily, preventable!) problem. It starts off as red, swollen gums and has the scientific name of gingivitis. Gingivitis can be caused by bad oral hygiene that leads to tooth decay, which then causes infection. But it can also be caused by certain medications, health conditions like diabetes, poor […]

If your eye suddenly started bleeding, you’d probably be on your way to A&E, pronto. But would you be so worried if you noticed your gums bleeding? Gum disease is a preventable illness. All you need to do to make sure it doesn’t bother you is spend a few minutes every day giving your teeth […]

Your gums are a vital part of your mouth, so it’s very important to keep them healthy.  Yet they seem to receive less attention than our teeth.  In fact, gum disease is a greater cause of tooth loss than dental decay itself, proof that it’s imperative to look after your gums as carefully as you do […]

The first page of James Joyce’s nigh-on impenetrable masterpiece ‘Finnegans Wake’ features a made up word, stretching over three lines of text, which supposedly mimics the symbolic thunderclap that sounded at the fall of Adam and Eve. Unfortunately, gum disease does not announce itself in such a grand fashion. Thankfully, treating gum disease isn’t quite as perplexing […]

Gum disease is a common condition that can be very serious if left untreated. We recommend regular dental checks and dental hygiene sessions for patients to reduce the risk of decay and gum disease. About gum disease Gum disease occurs as a result of bacteria infection. The symptoms of gum disease, including swelling and soreness, are caused […]

Bleeding gums are a sign of gum disease, a very common oral health condition caused by bacteria irritating and infecting the gums. Bleeding when brushing is one of the first visible signs of gum disease, which is also known as gingivitis. What causes bleeding gums? Bleeding gums is usually symptomatic of gum disease, but it […]

When it comes to gum disease, it’s worth being aware of the warning signs because mild gum disease can quickly advance into a more serious condition called periodontitis. Visiting your dentist as soon as you start to see symptoms can help to prevent the problem from becoming more serious and make sure you don’t have […]

Gum disease affects thousands of adults in the UK, but the good news is that it’s preventable. Here are three easy ways to keep gum disease at bay: Keep up with dental checks: we recommend 6-monthly dental checks for all our patients. Check-ups are really important, as they allow us to spot early warning signs […]

Bleeding gums can be a symptom of gum disease, so it’s always a good idea to keep an eye out for bleeding when you brush your teeth and other signs, such as swelling and pain. With gum disease, early treatment is best because the condition gets worse and if it is left untreated, it can […]

Gum disease is one of the most common oral health problems, but it can be prevented and if you are able to spot the signs early, we can treat if before it becomes advanced. We always promote the notion that prevention is better than cure, but if you need treatment for gum disease, we are […]

Many of us experience bleeding gums once in a while and it’s usually to do with catching your gums on a piece of sharp food or accidentally biting your tongue, but bleeding gums is a sign of gum disease and if you notice this on a regular basis when you brush your teeth and you […]

Gum disease is a common problem and most adults in the UK experience symptoms at some stage. It often presents itself as a mild condition, but it can become serious if left untreated, whereupon there is a risk of severe infection and tooth loss. Gum disease is the most common root of lost teeth in […]

Gum disease is an infection in your mouth that can lead to a number of different health problems not only in your mouth but in your overall health as well. Forms of gum disease There are two different forms of gum disease know as Gingivitis and Periodontitis. Gingivitis often results in swollen gums that are […]

The statistics around gum disease can be surprising, and a little frightening: around three-quarters of adults above the age of 35 in the UK including London are suffering from gum disease in some form. In fact, gum disease, rather than tooth decay, is the most common reason for the loss of teeth in adults. The […]

Patients from London can learn about good dental health maintenance at our practice, but here is a taster to get your started. For a start brushing your teeth every morning and night is the bare minimum and if you can take a small toothbrush and toothpaste set into work or carry one in your bag […]