Everyone has bacteria in their mouth, but certain people are at a higher risk of developing gum disease.
Often, you cannot tell that you have gum disease unless you have been assessed by a dentist or hygienist.
At the practice, our dentists are experts at diagnosing and treating gum disease and their treatment success rate is extremely high. Find out more.
Over time, pieces of food and bacteria can collect between the teeth and gums.
If these are not properly removed by brushing and flossing, then the food can travel deeper under the gum line.
This can cause a space to develop between the tooth and gum.
The trapped bacteria inflame the gum tissues and slowly destroy the supporting jawbone. Call us on 020 7722 1235.
As the bone tissue deteriorates, the teeth will decay and loosen, and if left untreated, will eventually fall out.
Not only are your teeth at risk, but ongoing bacterial infection in the mouth can lead to serious health problems elsewhere in your body.
When your gums are chronically inflamed, the bacteria can enter into your bloodstream and spread to other parts of your body.
Some conditions that have been linked to gum disease include:
It appears that up to 50% of heart attacks are triggered by oral pathogens.
Plus an oral bacteria called P.gingivalis raises the risk of a heart attack by 13.6 times – that’s twice the risk of a heavy smoker!
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It’s easy to prevent gum disease by having regular hygiene appointments and check-ups with your dentist.
The hygienist removes hardened plaque, which forms over time above and below the gums and cannot be removed by brushing and flossing.
Mervyn and Leonard recommend that you visit the hygienist for a comprehensive clean four times a year.
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The good news is that the progression of gum disease can be stopped if the bacteria is properly removed from the pockets.
This will only work with aggressive and frequent treatment at the practice.
People with the following risk factors are more susceptible to developing gum disease:
If so, call the practice today on 020 7722 1235. Alternatively, click here to contact us.
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