Category: Gum disease
London dentist treats gummy smiles with laser contouring
Sometimes when a person smiles or talks there is a visible excess of pinkish gum tissue. This excess gum tissue display is more commonly known as a ‘gummy smile’. The most recent figures show that around 7 per cent of men and 14 per cent of women suffer from excess…
READ ARTICLEForget gum disease treatments, remember to see a London dentist
Preventing and treating gum disease is increasingly important. Effective treatment of gum disease can help protect you against tissue damage, tooth decay and even tooth loss. The first line of defence in the treatment of gum disease is prevention. Brushing you teeth in the correct way twice a day and…
READ ARTICLECentral London Dentist breaks the link between bleeding gums and heart disease
Bleeding gums caused by poor dental hygiene can end up causing heart disease according to health professionals. People who don’t brush their teeth correctly, or who don’t floss regularly enough, often suffer from bleeding gums. It is thought that this might provide an entry to the bloodstream for the hundreds…
READ ARTICLEGot a gummy smile? See a city of London dentist for help
An excess gingival display, or as it is more commonly known ‘gummy smile’, is a condition where too much of the pinkish gum tissue is visible when a person speaks or smiles. Figures show that approximately 7% of men and 14% of women suffer from the condition when smiling fully….
READ ARTICLECentral London: Identifying the Association of Heart Disease with Bleeding Gums
You might be shocked to hear that your oral health is linked directly to your heart. Bleeding gums and heart diseases have a huge connection. The dentists of Central London are studying this link up since long. According to them, you must visit your dentist regularly.Poor oral health can increase…
READ ARTICLEBleeding Gums? Contact a London Based Dentist
Gum disease is very common in London. It is usually caused by bacteria, plaque, and inflammatory proteins. However, bleeding gums can be initiated by oral bacteria and further influenced by systemic diseases. Diabetes, steroid use, and numerous lifestyle factors, such as smoking, drinking alcohol, and stress, have been known to…
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