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Pregnancy changes your body and that includes your gums too! This means you are more at risk of gum disease and may experience signs of this such as bleeding gums. These signs should not be ignored, as gum disease treatment is safe, effective and important during pregnancy. Pregnant women should... View Article

A periodontist is a dentist who specialises in treating gum conditions. To be a specialist in gums, a dentist must undergo a 3-4 year rigorous training programme. On some occasions, periodontal disease can be treated by a regular dentist or hygienist. However, if your condition has not responded well to... View Article

Nutrition and diet has a role in gum/periodontal disease. An imbalance or deficiencies can increase the risk and severity of periodontal disease by affecting the body’s resistance and potential for repair. Therefore, it’s important to have a healthy intake of fibre, fruit and vegetables and reduce the level of refined... View Article

Gum recession happens when the gum tissue has receded and lowers its position on the tooth, exposing the roots of the teeth. You may be at more risk of recession depending on the position of your teeth in the jaw as well as the thickness of your gum and bone.... View Article

If you are only mildly affected by receding gums, that’s great! Catching it early means that it may just be a case of monitoring it. However, either way, it’s important that the cause of the recession is established and corrected. This may involve modification of your brushing technique or gum... View Article

A gummy smile describes excessive gum display when smiling. The teeth can also look smaller than their expected size. It is not uncommon and shouldn’t be ignored especially if it affects your self-confidence and happiness. There are many reasons for a gummy smile but it is largely due to the... View Article

In patients with diabetes, poorly managed blood sugar levels can cause damage to nerves, blood vessels, the heart, the kidneys, the eyes and the feet. In the same way, the gums can too be affected and people with diabetes are more at risk of developing advanced gum/periodontal disease. For this... View Article

The simple answer is yes; they’re definitely a worthwhile investment! Electric toothbrushes (especially the rechargeable ones rather than battery operated ones) have been shown to be more effective at removing plaque than manual toothbrushes. The tooth bristles do all the movement for you so it’s also much less work and... View Article

You wouldn’t wash only one side of a dirty dish, and then put it back in the cupboard to use again tomorrow, would you? When you brush your teeth, you’re only washing half of the surfaces of your teeth, front and back. You’re neglecting the two sides your toothbrush doesn’t... View Article

Often people think cleaning between your teeth can cause gaps to develop. This is far from true. If you have gum disease and your gums are puffy, cleaning between them will help the gums become healthier and tighter. This in turn will make it look like gaps have developed but... View Article

Brush your teeth twice a day (first thing in the morning and last thing at night) using an electric toothbrush, for at least 2 minutes each time. Cleaning in between your teeth at least once a day using interdental brushes or floss. Use of other adjuncts like a tongue scraper... View Article