Gum Disease Treatment & Gum Reshaping In Essex

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Gum Disease Treatment And Gum Reshaping In Essex

Perfect Smile Spa is dedicated to all areas of oral care, including the care of an important but often overlooked part of smile health; the gums. As anchors for the teeth, and protectors of the sensitive nerves that sit beneath the gum line, the gums require special care and attention just like the teeth.

At Perfect Smile Spa we offer help with gum care and maintenance, including hygienist services and specialist periodontal services. Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, and we want to ensure our patients don't suffer that fate and instead have the healthiest and happiest gums, supporting a beautiful smile. We also offer cosmetic treatment for gums that patients may feel overwhelm the look of their smile.

Our gum care services are extensive, professional and cutting edge, available in our professional and modern dental surgery in Essex.

Your Gums Are Really Important!

Often people think about their teeth when they think about the health and look of their smile. However, the gums and teeth are closely linked and are of equal importance. Your gums are made of soft tissue that supports and holds your teeth in place and they also protect the roots of your teeth from bacteria. If plaque is not removed from the teeth properly, bacteria and what it omits, can irritate the gums, which is the start of gum disease. If that condition is not treated, it progresses and gets worse, eventually destroying the gums, and the jawbone which holds the teeth.

Evidence also shows that gum disease may contribute to health issues elsewhere in the body. Issues like heart disease and lung infections could be caused by gum disease, along with other contributory factors. Effective gum care is an important part of general oral health and we are pleased to provide modern and efficient gum treatments at our Essex clinic.

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Gum Disease Treatment At Perfect Smile Spa

Gum disease treatment affects 3 out of 4 adults in the UK. It happens when plaque and tartar on the teeth builds up and the associated bacteria produce nasty bi-products that irritate and inflame the gums, causing them to recede, bleed and become sore.

At our modern and professional clinic in Essex we offer a complete gum assessment where our experienced team perform a full check of your gums to understand the kind of treatment and support you need. We can then help to treat the problems, and work to help prevent any further problems in the future.

If the problem is not treated, gum disease may progress to a point where the gums start to detach from your teeth. This forms pockets which can fill with bacteria and become infected. Without treatment, the infection continues to spread, loosening your teeth to the point they begin to fall out. Support from our hygienists and dentists is a really good way to maintain healthy gums. We can help to remove plaque and tartar with effective cleaning techniques and also provide you with up-to-date advice on how to care for your teeth and gums day-to-day to help avoid any further issues. The healthier your gums and teeth are, the lower your cost of dentistry, the longer you will keep your natural teeth and the more beautiful and healthy your smile will be!

Gum Recession Treatment At Perfect Smile Spa

Receding gums occurs when the roots of the teeth are exposed because the gum tissue has degraded. Gum recession can be caused by gum disease where brushing and hygiene habits could have suffered, causing plaque and tarter to build up on the teeth. Bacteria in the plaque and tartar then degrade the gums and underlying bone structure until eventual tooth loss.

Receding gums is a common issue, so you're not alone if you have this problem. As well as gum disease causing gum recession, it can also be caused by all kinds of lifestyle habits as follows:

Brushing the teeth too hard
Flossing too aggressively
Clenching the jaw
Grinding the teeth
Acid from the stomach coming back up to the mouth, which can happen with certain medical conditions
Smoking
Trauma to the gum like sticking a fingernail in the gum, which is often more common with children
Gum infections
Orthodontic treatment
Issues with the position of the teeth
Piercings

Gum recession is usually progressive and in most cases has never just happened suddenly. The symptoms of gum recession could be:

A tooth that moves or feels loose
Sensitive teeth
Longer looking teeth
Exposed tooth roots
A change in the colour of the tooth
A larger than usual gap between teeth
Dental decay lower than the gum line

If gum disease is occurring then you may experience bleeding gums, sore gums, inflamed gums or issues with the odour of your breath, as well as any of the above.

Perfect Smile Spa has a wide range of treatments for gum recession including advanced oral hygiene care and cleaning, as well as professional restoration treatments such as composite fillings, gum coloured fillings, gum surgery and ongoing hygienist services. In all instances, we will provide you with a recommended treatment plan unique to your needs and following a free consultation with us.

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Gum Lifts At Perfect Smile Spa

Have you always felt your gums were the main feature of your smile? Do you find yourself wishing that instead of your gums, your teeth were the key focus of your beautiful smile? At our popular dental clinic in Essex we can help you get the smile you deserve by reshaping your gums to reduce the amount seen when you smile.

What is even better is that the treatment is pain-free, extremely quick and most patients cannot believe how much it has transformed their look!

How It Works

The treatment works by changing the height of the gum and correcting the level of the gum so it isn't uneven. Correcting the size and height of the gums can help transform the look of your smile and enhance your confidence. After the whole area has been numbed using local anaesthetic, the treatment is completed by a professionally trained dentist who uses special dental lasers for a precise and accurate result. We also offer oral and IV sedation for nervous patients who require further support during treatment, to ensure a comfortable experience.

The result is a smile with gums that are more in balance with the whole smile, and a dramatically improved overall aesthetic. Patients are often much more confident about their smile following treatment as our testimonials show.

Prices

The price of your treatment depends on your individual needs, and understandably we can only give you a specific treatment quotation after your free consultation with us. As a guide, dental hygienist services start at £58 pounds for half an hour and £99 pounds for a full 60 minutes. Gum sculpting starts at £125. We also offer 0% finance on our treatments which can spread the costs of treatment, making payment more manageable. Please do ask us about 0% finance at your consultation.

Leading Gum Treatment And Care At Perfect Smile Spa

Our pain free gum treatment plans are designed to ensure you have healthy gums to complement a healthy set of teeth. Cosmetic treatments like gum reshaping can also help if you are embarrassed by a 'gummy smile', enhancing the smile aesthetics and helping re-build your confidence.

If you are interested in hygienist support for gum disease or gum recession treatment, or you want to speak to us about reshaping your gums, please do call our team for more information. We can be reached on 01708 442 114 to make an appointment at a time to suit you. Our modern, convenient treatments and advice will help you have the healthy and happy smile you deserve!

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FAQs

#1. What is Gum Disease?

Gum disease, also known Periodontal disease is an infection of the soft tissues (gum structure) that hold your teeth in place. It is usually caused by poor oral hygiene such as brushing and flossing habits that allow plaque—a sticky film of bacteria—to build up on the teeth. In the mild or initial stages, it is called gingivitis. When advanced, it can can lead to sore, bleeding gums; painful chewing problems; loose teeth and tooth loss.

#2. What are the causes of Gum Disease?

There are a few significant risk factors for gum disease. These include smoking, diabetes; hormonal changes in females; certain medications; certain illnesses, such as AIDS, and their medications; and genetic susceptibility. The bacteria in plaque, when left on teeth and around gums will cause the gum and surrounding structures to breakdown. This will cause bleeding gums at first and then if gets worse painful chewing problems, loose teeth and tooth loss. Brushing and flossing help get rid of plaque. Plaque that is not removed can harden and form "tartar" that brushing doesn't clean. Only a professional cleaning by a dentist or dental hygienist can remove tartar.

#3. How is Gum Disease treated?

You cannot cure gum disease, but you can control it as best as possible. The main goal of treatment is to control the infection. At first you will need to have an examination with possible x-rays by a dentist to check all the health of your mouth. From the results the dentist can then recommend the best course of treatment for you. Sometimes you may be referred to a Periodontist (a specialist in 'gums') if your dentist thinks it is necessary. The treatment will vary, depending on the extent of the gum disease. But generally, you must have gum treatment or periodontal treatment. This is removing all the plaque and bacteria away from the teeth and gums. This will reduce or eliminate the bacteria causing the gum disease and will help your gums heal. Sometimes antibiotics maybe used as an adjunct to periodontal treatment. Your dentist will tell you if this is necessary or not. Any type of treatment requires you to keep up good daily care at home. This means brushing correctly as shown by your dentist/hygienist, using other aids like floss, interdental brushes, water picks and stick to eating at mealtimes or clean very soon after eating. It is advised to stop smoking, as this will help your treatment results.

Helpful tips to keep your gums and teeth healthy by:

Brushing your teeth at least twice a day and after meals with a fluoride toothpaste.
Flossing regularly to remove plaque from between teeth. Or, you can a "water flosser".
Using interdental brushes in between your teeth that are the correct size.
Visiting the dentist/hygienist routinely for a check-up and professional cleaning.
Quitting smoking. Smoking can make treatment for gum disease less successful
Eating healthy
Making sure any health issues are controlled so bacteria doesn't pass from another part of the body to your mouth.

#4. How long does Gum Disease treatment take?

You can expect to see improvements just after a few days of treatment, but it may take a while for symptoms to go away completely. In most cases, gingivitis (mild gum disease) usually clears up within a few days. If your gum disease is more serious, it will take longer to treat. This could take from a few weeks to 2-3 months.

#5. How do you know if the Gum Disease has gone?

Well after the treatment has taken place and healing has occurred your symptoms will improve, and your dentist should recheck your mouth to make sure this has happened. They will check your gums again to make sure they as stable as possible if not returned to normal healthy gums.

#6. What happens if the Gum Disease doesn't get better?

If your gums do not improve after the first treatments, then you may have re treatment or be referred to a Periodontist. Results depend on all the other factors causing gum disease and your home care. Generally, results are very successful.

#7. Gum Disease Maintenance

It is very important to understand that once your gum disease is treated it doesn't mean it can't return or it's just a one-off treatment. Maintenance at home by yourself and regular maintenance visits will be needed as prescribed by your dentist /hygienist. These could from 6 weekly to 6 monthly depending you're your condition.

#8. What are the pros and cons of Gum Disease treatment?

The answer is very simple. If want to keep your mouth healthy and associated general health have regular visits at your dentist. Do not ignore the problem and mouthwashes that claim they will treat gum disease is NOT true. Proper home care is needed as professionally recommended.

As with everything prevention is better than cure. If you have your gum disease treated / maintained – you will have the best chance to keep your mouth and general health as healthy as it can be. If you ignore it and have no treatment you will have sore, bleeding gums; painful chewing problems; loose teeth and tooth loss.