Gum disease can be a silent affliction and without regular checks and treatment, the damage may already be done by the time a trip to the dentists becomes an absolute necessity.
Gum health is something we should all pay great attention to. Although cleaning our teeth twice a day should be a relatively straightforward task, there are all kinds of reasons why we sometimes forget to brush our teeth. Failing to care for your gums on an on-going basis can cause gum disease, which leads to tooth loss and other serious problems.
Gum disease is the single biggest cause of tooth loss in adults, so it’s hugely important to look after your gums, and seek expert treatment if you do notice any problems.
Why bother maintaining healthy gums and seeking treatment?
On top of seeking treatment for gum disease from a dentist, it’s important to ensure that you complete a thorough tooth and gum-cleaning regime at home, on a daily basis. More serious gum disease cases will require a dentist to clean your teeth and teeth roots, whereas others may be combated with specialist toothpaste. It’s important to get the correct advice on how to treat gum disease from a trained professional, so a trip to your dentist to discuss gum health and treatment is always a wise idea.
For more information on the gum treatment that our dentists can offer, please contact us by telephone now. We work with a network of dental practices across the UK, allowing us to provide you with professional, local dentistry services close to where you live. All of the dentists we work with are authorised and regulated to carry out gum health checks and treatments for our patients.