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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]