If you have one or more of these symptoms, then you may have gum disease:
RECEDING GUMS | SWOLLEN GUMS | BLEEDING GUMS | BLEEDING ON BRUSHING | PAIN ON BRUSHING | PAIN ON FLOSSING | BAD BREATH | SENSITIVITY | LOOSE TEETH | TEETH DRIFTING APART
Bad bacteria sit between the gum and tooth and literally eat away at the supporting structure (jaw bone) of the teeth.
This ultimately results in tooth loosening and tooth loss.
The good news is that most times gum disease can be treated if caught early.
Your treatment options include:
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Regular teeth hygiene cleaning
- Smoking cessation
- Deep cleaning
- Full mouth disinfection
- Complete periodontal treatment programme
General full mouth deep cleaning £150 | Advanced full mouth deep gum treatment £600
You will need a consultation for us to discuss your treatment options
The treatment of full mouth gum disease is less than the cost of replacing a single tooth with a dental implant
After we have stabilised your gum disease, you need to maintain excellent oral hygiene. Regular reviews are important.
We want you to drop down to the lowest price hygiene treatment for your aftercare (£60). This will save you money and subsequently save your teeth from becoming loose.
1) We will discuss your immediate and long-term teeth replacement options
Implants | Fixed bridges | Dentures
2) You may require referral to a periodontist (gum disease specialist)
Dental treatment isn’t expensive | Neglecting your problem is
Don’t panic!
Book your initial consultation so that we can ascertain the health of your gums and discuss your treatment options.
If you’re worried about loosing your teeth, then we’ll take the stress away from you. We have fantastic same day teeth options if your bad teeth need to be removed so that you don’t go without your smile.
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After not visiting a dentist for about 5 years due to high anxiety of dentists, I booked an emergency appointment with this clinic really easily online after a concern with a tooth. I’m so glad I did, because they made me feel so welcome and comfortable from start to finish! I felt like I got true professional advice on my dental health and made me feel not too overwhelmed by explaining things clearly and taking a step by step approach to further treatment! This previous fear of going has lowered so much in one visit, shall definitely be staying with this place and as a former NHS patient I was nervous of costs but such great competitive prices!
Elmyra
Ric and the Herts Dental team have been looking after my teeth for a few years now and their service is fantastic. Polite, clear and supportive. I have had fillings, an implant my teeth assessed, Root canal, a Crown and cleaned. All with no pain. The prices are very reasonable. I am very happy with the service. I am now actually happy to go to the Dentist.
Tony
I only wish I had discovered them years ago! They removed some old fillings and replaced them with non amalgam fillings and I found it remarkable that at no time during the procedures did I feel any pain, not even a tinge, not even when they gave the injection. At my previous dentist the injection was always painful as were many other things. The service, efficiency and communication as to what was happening were first class.
Carmela
I have been a patient of Ric’s since he took over the clinic back in 2010.
I recently had a wisdom tooth taken out and I couldn’t believe how painless and quick the procedure was. He has a very gentle and reassuring manner which puts even the most anxious of patients at ease. His prices are competitive and I would thoroughly recommend him.
The proper dental name for “gum disease” is periodontal disease. It is essentially a disease of gums and jaw bone which help to support and protect the teeth. In a healthy mouth, the teeth and gums are strong and clean. When the patient has gum disease the foundation surrounding the teeth becomes weak and if left untreated the teeth can eventually become loose.
There are mild and advance forms of gum disease and the severity is dependent on lifestyle and individual risk factors.
The majority of the population have gum disease. Your dentist will check this during routine inspection and advise you of appropriate treatment.
Plaque is the soft mushy substance that builds up every day on our teeth. Plaque contains bad bacteria, dead cells and food debris. The reason we brush and floss is to get rid of plaque as accumulation of this leads to bad breath and an unhealthy mouth.
When plaque is not effectively removed, it turns into stone. This is called tartar or calculus. The only way to remove tartar is to have professional dental cleaning.
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Family history of tooth loss
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Poor medical health
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Poor oral health
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Smoking
Symptoms that are indicative of gums disease include:
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Swollen or bleeding gums
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Receding gums
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Sensitive teeth
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Loose teeth
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Teeth drifting apart
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A smell from the mouth
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No symptoms at all. It is possible you will not be aware of any problems until the final stage of gum disease- when tooth loss is inevitable.
Your dentist is the expert and will diagnose gum problems at your check up. You may have noticed at your examination that your dentist is probing your gums: he is merely assessing the extent of the problem in your mouth. Healthy gums do not bleed.
You can keep your mouth healthy and the gum disease under control by maintaining a high standard of oral hygiene. It is difficult to completely eradicate gum disease as the plaque and tartar constantly build up around your teeth and gums. You should:
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Attend for regular check-ups and cleaning as advised by your dental professional.
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Brush your teeth twice a day (at least) for 2-3 minutes with a soft toothbrush.
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Clean in-between your teeth with floss.
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Cut down on smoking.
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Maintain a healthy lifestyle.
High risk patients are recommended to return for gum treatment frequently (3 monthly). This will aid to keep the gum disease at bay.
There are many products available on the market that claim to eradicate gum disease. Whilst these products may only be suitable for minor gum problems, the starting point to curing any gum disease is by visiting the dentist to get a professional assessment.
Some patients may inevitably be nervous about any form of dental treatment. Your Premier Herts Dentist will tailor-make your treatment to provide painless dental care. You also have the option to be sedated at our clinic.
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Less bleeding and swollen gums
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Less sensitivity
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Fresher mouth
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Firmer teeth
Don’t delay. Book to see us so that we can sort out your dental problems.
Gum disease will not go away. Mouthwash is a temporary solution and untreated gum disease may lead to tooth loss.
Gum disease also “eats” away the supporting structure of your teeth, especially causing shrinkage of your jawbone. It may be difficult for you to have dentures or implants in the future.
Professional experience has shown that people who attend regularly have minimal problems. In our practice, we have 90+ year old patients who still have their own natural teeth!
The majority of gum problems can be treated at our practice. There are a minority of patients who do not respond to conventional treatment and for this matter they need to be referred to a specialist.
If you have missing teeth, we have a range of fantastic fixed replacement options, including same day teeth.