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Most of us
worry about tooth decay and fillings, in fact a much
greater threat to your teeth as you get older is Gum
Disease. This is also known as Periodontal Disease
or Pyorrhea. It does not have to mean the end for your
teeth but treatment does require meticulous home and
professional care to keep it controlled.
Gum disease
comes in many forms and is affected by genetics,
smoking, oral hygiene, dietary factors, family history
and many other items. Its silent progress means that the
only effective way to diagnose the extent of problem is
with a full examination.
People often
become aware that they have gum disease as their gums
become inflamed, red and sore. Inflamed gums are a sure
sign that you need to visit the dentist to look for a
way to reduce the swelling and tenderness of the gums
by treating the causes. However the
main problem is that by the time the gums become red and
inflamed the problem has already become more serious.
The treatment of gum disease in
Edinburgh
Our team
of Edinburgh dentists are
particularly vigilant and have a real interest in
detecting and treating gum problems.
We already care fro many people with gum problems
ranging from bleeding gums right through to wobbly or
loose teeth due to gum disease. We have 2 dental
hygienists and a therapist who work alongside our
dentists to make sure that our patients receive all the
care they need. Ignoring gum disease will not make
it go away, with treatment at the very least we
can help you to slow the disease process down
and at best we can help you to
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Gum disease
comes in many forms and is affected by genetics, smoking, oral hygiene,
dietary factors, family history and many other items. Its silent progress
means that the only effective way to diagnose the extent of problem is
with a full examination.
To find out of this affects you
just book an appointment.
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Early diagnosis
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Catching
the problem early is critical to the successful treatment of Gum Disease
that is why at the Craigentinny Dental Practice, we screen all of
our patients for gum disease at every examination visit. If we detect
that you have a problem we can recommend a preventative program to
reduce or halt the progression of gum disease.Find out about a dental Examination.
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As
gum disease in its early stages causes no pain, many people are unaware
that they have a problem. Using our dedicated
software we can assess and measure the degree of gum disease in your mouth
in great detail. From here our dentists and
hygienists can formulate an effective treatment plan with you to tackle the
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Detection
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How Does
Gum Disease Develop?
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Healthy Tooth |
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Small
Deposits of calculus (Tartar) build up above and below gum
level. This irritates the gums and causes inflammation. The
Inflammation indirectly causes the bone to be lost. |
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As
the disease progresses, more bone is lost, the tooth becomes
loose. The gums can recede and the teeth look longer
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