Gum Health

Gum health is incredibly important to maintain, it is the foundation of good oral health. Sometimes your gums or teeth can become infected, so it is important to get it treated to prevent the infection becoming more serious. This type of dentistry is called Periodontics, which treat diseases of the gum and bones supporting the teeth.

About the treatment

Good oral health can be maintained by having regular hygiene appointments with your dentist or dental therapist. They will clean your teeth and gums to remove any plaque build up and get in all those hard to reach areas for lovely healthy gums.

There may be cases where you already have periodontic disease, either gingivitis (gum and soft tissues) or periodontitis (bone and other tissues) which will need more intensive treatment to get the infection under control.

First of all, we will carry out a risk assessment of your particular case, there are many factors which can influence periodontal disease, so we need to create a treatment plant that works for you. Treatments can include a series of dental hygiene appointments, or you may need more intense deep cleaning. For severe cases you may require surgical treatments to remove the infection and restore periodontal health. Every case is different, but we always take a holistic approach and advise our........... missing content