One in every two adults over 30 suffers from gum disease and will lose more teeth due to gum disease than decay. At King Street Dental Practice, we are dedicated to treating and preventing this condition and have been successfully helping patients to beat their gum disease since the year 2000.
Gum disease starts as gingivitis, an inflammation of the gums around the teeth, often characterised by tenderness, redness and bleeding during brushing. If untreated, it may develop into periodontal disease, which is a chronic, degenerative disease of the gums.
The initiating factor in gum disease is plaque which constantly builds up on your teeth. Your dentist or hygienist can clean your teeth to remove plaque and smooth your teeth to help prevent the build-up of plaque, but controlling gum disease is up to you with proper homecare including cleaning all surfaces of your teeth (particularly at and below the gum line) and diet.
We suggest all our patients attend a regular appointment with the hygienist the frequency will depend on your individual circumstances. During the appointment we will explain how you can minimise the need for dental treatment through regular preventative care and education, showing you the correct way to look after your oral health, therefore reducing the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. We will also carry out a scale and polish to remove hard plaque and smooth the surface of the teeth.
There are many benefits to attending regular hygienist appointments:
Hygienist appointments are included in our Memberships Plan. Click here for more information
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King Street Dental Practice offering both NHS and private treatments for the whole family
