COVID-19 UPDATE
We are open offering remote triage and urgent dental care where appropriate. At present, we are unable to provide routine care. Please telephone the surgery if you need urgent dental care or advice and you will be triaged by a dentist and given an appointment if necessary. Thank you for your patience and co-operation.
Gum disease is very common – it affects more than half of adults with natural teeth. It can be treated by a dentist and in the early stages the effects can be completely reversed. It is, therefore, essential that you seek treatment to prevent its progression. Symptoms include:
Gingivitis is a response by the gum tissue to plaque building up around the necks of the teeth. If the teeth are not brushed properly, plaque will build up at the delicate junction where the teeth come through the gums. This irritates the gums and causes inflammation. They may appear red, swollen, and bleed when you brush your teeth. Gingivitis is a reversible condition, and effective cleaning will lead to health in just a couple of weeks.
The most common type of gum treatment brings together two components;
I’m suffering from gum disease how can you help?
Effective cleaning is the best way to control gum disease, an important part of this is routine professional cleaning. A dental professional will carry out scaling and give brushing instructions to remove bacteria from the teeth which has caused the gum disease.
I’m worried I may lose my teeth due to gum disease can they be replaced?
Teeth can be replaced with dentures or if the teeth become more stable they can be replaced with implants or bridges if there is enough bone support.
Call us now to make an appointment on 024 7668 6690
Call us now to make an appointment on
024 7668 6690
Using the most advanced technology we offer a same day service that helps you smile, chew and speak with confidence again.
Tell me moreAs well as increasing confidence we straighten teeth to create beautiful smiles and also improve the health of your teeth.
Tell me moreI had my lower wisdom tooth removed. To say that I was a nervous patient was an understatement. The dentist was very understanding and explained the process in stages where I could ask questions. Even though I was really panicking inside the staff had a true sense of calm and the tooth removal was quick and uneventful. I originally wanted sedation but felt confident to go without. The aftercare information was very useful. I experienced a first class service here!
Visited in February 2018. Posted on 18 April 2018