Treatments / Preventative dentistry / Gum care
Healthy gums.
Your gums are like cushions for your teeth: they surround the teeth in the jaws and help to support them. Looking after your gums is just as important as looking after your teeth.
Gum disease
Bleeding gums are your body saying something isn't right.
Red, swollen gums that bleed during brushing may indicate gingivitis. Left untreated it progresses to periodontitis, which can mean receding gums, loose teeth, abscesses or tooth loss, and research links gum disease to heart and kidney conditions.
Most cases need dental intervention: regular checkups, typically every six months, catch it early, before symptoms worsen.
Prevention
Three habits your gums will thank you for.
Brush twice daily
Plaque build-up from inadequate brushing is the usual culprit.
Floss between teeth
The places a brush cannot reach are where trouble starts.
Use the right mouthwash
A dentist-recommended mouthwash supports the routine.
How it works
Your treatment journey.
01
The consultation
Up to an hour: full health check, smile assessment, and an in-depth discussion of what you want.
02
Your written plan
A written quotation that explains every option and cost before anything goes ahead.
03
Treatment
Carried out gently, with sedation available, around your schedule: early, late and Saturdays.
04
Aftercare
A preventative approach so your teeth and your treatment last longer.
Your first visit
Every smile plan starts with an hour that is all about you.
A full dental health check, smile assessment and an in-depth discussion of what you want, ending with a written quotation.
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