Gum Disease in Buckinghamshire

Gum disease is very common. In fact in the UK it is estimated that half the population has some degree of gum disease and most people will experience it at least once in their lives.

Gum disease is caused by a build up of plaque on the teeth which is a sticky substance containing bacteria. Some of the bacteria are harmless, but some can be very harmful to the health of your gums.

It is very important to remove the plaque from your teeth by brushing them. If it is left, it will build up on your gums and cause them to become irritated and bleed.

If untreated, a condition called periodontitis can develop. This condition affects the tissues that support the teeth and hold them in place. Each year in the UK there are about six cases of severe periodontitis for every 100,000 people. If periodontitis is not treated, the bone in your jaw can recede and small spaces can open up between the gum and teeth. Your teeth can in time become loose and may eventually fall out.

If your gums are inflamed, painful or bleeding it is important to make an appointment to visit our dental practice in Princes Risborough, Bucks. We will thoroughly check your teeth and gums and prescribe you with the best treatment. If the disease is allowed to progress for a long time, treatment can become more difficult and sometimes irreversible.