We take protecting your smile from gum disease and infection seriously. Our hygiene services are second to none. At Sunbury Dental, we have different hygiene treatments so we can provide the level of service that is best suited to your oral health.
Gum health is essential to your overall dental wellbeing. Keeping your gums free from bacteria will help you to keep your smile complete and healthy for longer.
Regular visits to the hygienist will help prevent gum disease. Flossing and interdental cleaning at home will do much to protect your mouth from gum disease, but it is not enough to remove stubborn tartar that has already built up.
Hygienists are specially trained in tracking and combatting gum disease. Hygiene appointments involve a thorough clean that removes tartar and plaque from teeth surfaces, ensuring the mouth is bacteria-free. This prevents gum disease from developing and helps maintain your oral health.
The bacteria in plaque around the gum line can cause gum disease if not removed. The gum tissue becomes inflamed as the immune system reacts to the bacteria, causing the gums to appear red and swollen. Irritated gums can bleed when brushing, making the gums more vulnerable to bacteria. This early stage of gum disease is known as gingivitis and can be treated by a hygienist.
If left untreated, gum disease can cause the gum tissue to begin receding which in turn can lead to tooth loss. This more aggressive stage of gum disease, periodontitis, can only be treated and not cured, so it’s important to stall the progress of gum disease early. This stage of gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in the UK.
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The main reason why gum disease can be a problem is that the symptoms are mild, even at the later stages of the condition. A hygienist can access and diagnose even if the signs are minimal. The symptoms to look for, however, are:
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