Apr 05 2011
Root planing is a procedure that is designed to remove plaque and tartar from the surface of a tooth. As the name suggests, this particular treatment involves the root, or below-the-gum part of the tooth, and is generally only undertaken where there is gum disease present. This answers the second part of the question – [...]
Mar 15 2011
We talk a lot about looking after your teeth, but the gums are equally important. The health of your gums will impact directly on the health of your teeth, and indirectly on your overall health. Periodontal disease, that is, disease of the gums, is one of the causes of heart problems – it is also [...]
Jan 08 2011
Dentistry is not just about teeth. Modern dentistry looks after the health of the tooth, the gums, and often the jaw bone that supports the teeth. Many patients undergo treatments that restore their teeth to their normal state only to find that their gums are letting down the finished look. Some patients have what is [...]
Nov 28 2010
When people think of health, particularly dental health, little thought is given to the gums. Yet the gums together with your jaw bone play an important role in the support of your teeth. Your gums also contribute to the overall dazzle of your smile. Poor gums can lead to, or perhaps even indicate, disease and [...]
Nov 02 2010
Type 1 Diabetes is an incurable disease effecting how the body deals with sugars. Because of the nature of the disease, diabetics need to pay special attention to a wide range of health factors, and one area that needs special attention is their oral health. As we have mentioned in the past, poor oral health [...]
Oct 24 2010
We are always talking about dental hygiene and how to look after our teeth. This is a little like talking about your garden, and only concentrating on the plants. The soil needs care as well – and so too do our gums. Looking after your gums is fairly straightforward and doesn’t take much in the [...]
Oct 13 2010
Although you may think that gum disease affects mostly older people, it doesn’t. Even teenagers can suffer from it. There are two forms of gum disease: Gingivitis and Periodontitis. The latter is a more advanced form of Gingivitis. Even teens can suffer from the effects with bad breath the most common symptom followed by pain [...]
Sep 08 2010
One problem that affects a wide range of people is that which is often referred to as the ‘gummy smile’. This is caused by teeth that appear to be too short for the mouth and gums. This is rarely the problem. In fact, the real problem lies in the gums themselves. In a gummy smile, [...]
Aug 29 2010
If you love your teeth, you have to love your gums too. Gums are what hold your teeth together. They ensure your teeth are strong bonded in your mouth. A gum disease will play havoc with the smile you are so proud of. So, it is important you pay as much attention to your gums [...]
Aug 11 2010
Your gums give your teeth support. They are the ones that determine the shape of your smile. They are important; so, if you have been paying attention only to the teeth, you are asking for trouble. The two gum diseases – gingivitis and periodontitis – can wreak havoc in your mouth. Gingivitis is still bearable [...]