Looking after your gums is just as important as looking after your teeth, but it’s something that isn’t talked about as much as it should be! February is Gum Disease Awareness Month, so we want to do our bit to raise awareness, encourage everyone to look after their gums and to give you some [...]
It’s surprising how many people don’t floss regularly. When our patients visit our dental practice, we’re always encouraging them to floss daily, especially if we see a buildup of plaque. Flossing your teeth is essential for a healthy mouth and can prevent serious problems such as tooth decay and gum disease. Flossing your [...]
When most people hear the words “how often do you floss” from their hygienist, a flood of excuses as to why they haven’t (or can’t) floss, run through their minds. I can guarantee you that any reason or excuse you can think of in that split second, we will have heard a thousand times! [...]
Bleeding gums aren’t a big deal: One of the major warning signs of gum disease is bleeding gums. Think of gum tissue as the skin on your hand, if your hands bled every time you washed them you would know something was wrong. Red, swollen and bleeding gums are an important sign of gum [...]
