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Did you know Gum Disease is the most common cause of tooth loss in adults?

Periodontal Disease (or Gum Disease) is an inflammatory disease which attacks the gums, bones and other supporting structures of the teeth. Although Periodontal Disease is a serious condition, it can be resolved through proper dental care and good oral hygiene techniques.

Periodontal Disease is the result of plaque (colourless bacteria that forms on teeth). If plaque is not brushed away, gums begin to slip downward away from the teeth. This movement creates pockets in between teeth and gums, which eventually fill with plaque and cause deterioration.

Symptoms of Periodontal Disease include;

Bleeding gums whilst brushing or flossing your teeth
Pain while chewing
Red, sore, swollen gums
Build up of calculus (tartar)
Bad breath or bad taste
Loss of teeth
Teeth sensitivity to hot and cold
Changes in bite
Gums that have withdrawn from teeth and in between teeth

The diagnosis of Periodontal Disease can be made through an oral examination with us. Within this consultation radiographs would be taken and the depth of the gum pockets measured.

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