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Did You Know How Much Stopping Smoking Will Help Your Teeth?

Tuesday, August 15th, 2017

It may not be the start of a brand new year, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t make a resolution to try and give up smoking. Most of the time, we associate quitting with benefits for the heart and lungs, but did you know that giving up smoking can also do wonders for your oral health?

What effects does smoking have on oral health?

Smoking has a detrimental impact on almost every organ in the body, and it can be very harmful for your oral health. Smoking increases the risk of gum disease because it reduces blood flow to the gums. It can also increase the risk of implant failure and increase healing time after dental treatment. Smoking also stains the teeth and it causes bad breath.

One of the most important considerations for those giving up smoking is reducing the risk of developing cancer. We tend to think about lung cancer when the subject of smoking crops up, but smoking is also the main risk factor for many other types of cancer, including mouth cancer. Mouth cancer affects the soft tissue in the mouth and throat and the number of cases diagnosed in the UK has increased by a third in the last ten years.

Help with giving up smoking

Giving up smoking is no walk in the park. At Liverpool Dental Spa, we understand that quitting is really difficult and we are here to advise you, offer you help and support and also encourage you along the way. If you’d like help with giving up smoking, give us a ring today or contact us through the website. Our experienced dental team will be happy to help.

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Five Ways to Prevent Gum Disease in the Heart of Liverpool

Thursday, August 10th, 2017

At Liverpool Dental Spa, we’re firm believers in the saying, ‘prevention is better than cure.’ Gum disease is the most common cause of adult tooth loss, but it can almost always be prevented. If you’re eager to fend off gum disease, we can help! Here are 5 simple ways to keep your gums healthy:

Brush twice a day: if you don’t already brush your teeth twice a day, now is the time to start. It’s important to clean your teeth before you go to bed and at least one more time per day. Most people brush in the morning and evening. Brushing removes harmful bacteria before it can join forces with saliva and food debris to form plaque. Set a timer to make sure you brush for long enough (at least 2 minutes).
Clean between your teeth: it’s very difficult to clean between your teeth with a normal brush, so use dental floss or inter-dental brushes to achieve a more comprehensive clean.
Book a dental appointment: regular dental appointments can decrease your risk of developing gum disease by up to 60 percent. If you haven’t been to the dentist in the last 9 months, give us a call today. It’s particularly important to get in touch if you’ve noticed warning signs like swollen, sore and bleeding gums.
Watch what you eat: your diet can have a significant influence on your dental health. Try and avoid sugary and acidic foods and drinks to reduce your risk of both decay and gum disease.
Avoid smoking: smoking increases the risk of gum disease. If you’d like help with quitting, we can help.

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Detecting Gum Disease: What We Can Do and How You Can Help

Friday, April 28th, 2017

Did you know that gum disease is the most common cause of tooth loss for adults in the UK? The good news is that gum disease is preventable. If you have signs of gum disease, we can help. We can also provide information to help you keep symptoms at bay if you’re keen to learn more about preventing gum disease.

Preventing gum disease

The best scenario is always to prevent gum disease from developing in the first place. Gum disease is caused by plaque. Plaque contains harmful oral bacteria, which release acids when they feed. These acids irritate your gums and cause them to become sore and inflamed. The best way to prevent plaque from forming is to maintain good oral hygiene by brushing twice a day using fluoride toothpaste for at least 2 minutes. We also recommend flossing, and avoiding eating foods and drinks that are high in sugar. Regular dental visits will also help to reduce your risk of developing gum disease. If you’re a smoker, you can also lower your risk by quitting smoking. If you’d like to try and give up, we can help, so don’t think twice about getting in touch.

Watching out for the symptoms of gum disease

The problem with gum disease is that it can develop fairly quickly, and that’s why it’s so important to be aware of the early warning signs. If you have mild gum disease, or gingivitis, we can treat this with hygiene treatments and better oral hygiene at home. If gum disease isn’t treated, it becomes more serious and it can eventually lead to tooth loss. The most common signs to watch out for include:

Bleeding gums (you’ll usually notice this when you brush your teeth)
Swollen gums
Increased redness in the gums
Tenderness and pain in and around the gums

If you spot these signs, call us and book an appointment. We will do our best to prevent any further damage and have your gums healthy again as quickly as possible.

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Learning About Gum Disease

Tuesday, October 4th, 2016

Oral hygiene is of the utmost importance because a healthy mouth includes both healthy gums and teeth. Many people clean their teeth but fail to take care of their gums in the same way, which can lead to gum disease. It is caused by bacteria and plaque building up in your mouth. This is first known as gingivitis but it can progress to periodontitis, which can cause some serious dental problems.

Symptoms

Looking out for the symptoms of gum disease is key to catching the disease early before it gets out of hand. Bleeding gums are a telltale sign that there is something wrong with your gums. If they bleed every so often when brushing then that’s not too much of a cause for concern, but if they continually bleed or get heavier each time then you may have gum disease. Also look out for bad breath. Yes, everyone gets a case of bad breath from last night’s garlic bread, but continual bad breath could be a sign that something is seriously wrong. In the later stages of disease, the gum becomes loose and therefore your teeth also become wobbly and fall out. If you notice any of these symptoms, visit your dentist as soon as possible so they can do something about the problem.

Treating gum disease

Gum disease is caused by a build up of unwanted bacteria around the edges of your teeth and gums. In order to treat gum disease, your gums need to be thoroughly cleaned by the dentist. There are two different types of cleaning depending on the severity of the disease. The first is deep cleaning, which removes the plaque from your mouth and the second is periodontal cleaning. The latter focuses on the areas around the edges of your teeth and removes hard build ups of plaque and tartar. To make a hygiene appointment with us contact the team at Liverpool Dental Spa.

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Protect Your Smile Against Gum Disease In The Centre Of Liverpool

Thursday, June 5th, 2014

Gum disease is one of the most potent and dangerous threats to a beautiful, healthy smile. However, it is preventable. We actively encourage our patients to take preventative steps to keep gum disease at bay.

Here are some tips for reducing your risk of gum disease:

Oral hygiene

Good oral hygiene is the best method of defense against gum disease. Gum disease is caused by plaque, which contains harmful bacteria. Bacteria release acids and these irritate the gums, as well as contributing to enamel wear. When the gums are irritated, they become sore and swollen. We recommend brushing twice a day using fluoride toothpaste for at least 2 minutes each time and flossing on a daily basis to remove plaque and food debris from the tiny gaps between your teeth.

Diet

Your diet has a significant impact on your oral health and knowing what and what not to eat can make a huge difference. Sugary foods cause the bacteria in your mouth to release plaque acids, which cause inflammation and soreness in the gums. Acidic foods are also bad news for the teeth, as they erode away the protective enamel layer of the teeth. It is particularly important to avoid eating or drinking sugary or acidic foods and drinks between meals. This is because your enamel becomes temporarily softer when you eat and it takes time for it re-mineralise and harden again. If you eat constantly during the day, this means that your enamel never has chance to fully recover. It is also important to wait around 60 minutes after eating to brush your teeth, as brushing while the enamel is still soft increases the risk of wear.

Dental checks

Regular dental checks help to reduce the risk of gum disease and enable dentists to spot the early warning signs so that any existing inflammation can be treated as quickly as possible. We recommend check-ups every 6 months for all our patients.

Spot the signs

It’s really useful to be able to spot the signs of gum disease, so that you can get help as quickly as possible. Symptoms to look out for include bleeding gums (especially when you brush your teeth), sore and swollen gums and increased redness in the gums. If you notice these signs, call us and we will book you an appointment.

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Signs, Symptoms And Treatment For Gum Disease In The Heart Of Liverpool

Sunday, April 13th, 2014

Gum disease can potentially be very serious. We offer gum disease treatment, as well as preventative care to help lower the risk of gum disease and keep you pain-free.

About gum disease

Gum disease is a very common oral health problem and if it is left untreated, it can result in tooth loss. There are two types of gum disease: gingivitis and periodontal disease. Gingivitis is the mild form of gum disease and it can be treated with good oral hygiene and thorough cleaning. Periodontal disease is a serious form of gum disease, which cause irreversible damage to the mouth and often results in early loss of the teeth.

Gum disease is commonly caused by plaque, which is made up of bacteria, saliva and food debris. When you eat, the bacteria release acids, known as plaque acids, which irritate the gums and cause them to swell. Regular cleaning treatments, dental checks and twice daily brushing can help to prevent gum disease.

What are the signs and symptoms of gum disease?

One of the most common and easily identifiable symptoms of gum disease is bleeding when you brush. Other common symptoms of gum disease include sore and swollen gums and increased tenderness and redness in the gums.

What can be done for gum disease?

Gingivitis can usually be treated effectively with good oral hygiene at home and an intensive cleaning treatment, which is designed to remove plaque from the teeth and gum line.

Unfortunately, treatment for periodontal disease is not as straightforward and requires a long-tern treatment plan. We provide regular cleaning treatments, including intensive periodontal cleaning, and we are here every step of the way to help relieve pain and ensure that the problem gets better, not worse.

If you have any questions about gum disease prevention or treatment, do not hesitate to give us a call.

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Treating Gum Disease In The Heart Of Liverpool

Monday, August 26th, 2013

Gum disease is a common oral disease, but it is preventable and we recommend regular check-ups to all our clients. In the early stages, the symptoms of gum disease may be very mild and this is why check-ups are so important, as they allow your dentist to detect changes in the mouth and early warning signs and treat the problem as soon as possible.

What is gum disease?

Gum disease is an oral health condition, which is caused by bacteria in plaque; the bacteria irritate the gums, causing them to become inflamed and painful. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease, which can be treated fairly easily with good oral hygiene; however, if it is left untreated, it can develop into periodontal disease, a severe form of gum disease.

Symptoms of gum disease include bleeding when you brush your teeth, swollen and sore gums, an unpleasant taste in the mouth and redness in the gums.

What can be done to treat gum disease?

We recommend oral hygiene sessions for patients with gum disease; intensive cleaning treatments remove plaque and bacteria from the mouth and are much more powerful than brushing alone. Gingivitis can usually be treated with hygiene treatments alone, while periodontal disease is much more difficult to treat and requires careful management. Our clients are provided with personalised treatment plans to cater for their needs and will see dentists and dental hygienists as part of their gum disease treatment.

We actively promote preventative dental care and we recommend monthly check-ups for all our patients at Liverpool Dental Spa.We also highly recommend hygiene treatments for patients with a high risk of developing gum disease.

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Liverpool Patients Learn all About Gum Disease

Wednesday, August 8th, 2012

In order to understand what is the difference between these two gums related issues, we need to understand what each disease entails. The signs and symptoms of both are similar but the underlying issue is very different.

Gingivitis

Gingivitis is the term used for non-destructive periodontal disease. This is caused by the bacteria in plaque which attaches itself to the tooth’s surface throughout the day. If left untreated it can lead to the more serious form of periodontal disease which is termed as destructive as it attacks and destroys the gingival tissue.

What are the symptoms?

Symptoms of this include swollen gums that may appear either bright red or even purple in colour. There may well be pain or tenderness in the gums and they may bleed during and after brushing. Treatment revolves around the removal of excess plaque and improving oral hygiene routine.

Gum disease or destructive periodontitis and occurs when gingivitis is left untreated. This is when plaque and bacteria have spread and gone below the gum line. The toxins produced by the bacteria begin to attack the gums and creates severe inflammation. As time goes on, the gum tissue itself as well as the bone structure that holds the teeth in place is attacked and broken down.

The gums will begin to separate from the teeth allowing more plaque and bacteria access to the gum tissue. Over time the teeth will become loose and will have to be removed. The signs and symptoms of this are very similar to gingivitis however it may be accompanied by bad breath, gum recession and loose teeth.

Treatment available

Treatment for this advance stage of gum disease begins with the removal of the plaque and can include root planning, scaling and even surgery.

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