In the UK, gum disease remains the principal cause of tooth loss in adults. Also known as periodontal disease, gum disease is preventable with a diligent at-home oral hygiene routine and regular hygienist visits. If you’ve developed gum disease, it is possible to reverse the damage and restore your mouth. Our experienced team are not only here to nurse your gum health but to prevent further progression and relapse.
If you’re thinking, ‘where is there a reputable dentist near me offering treatment for gum disease?’, look no further than one80 Dental. We can offer both treatment for gum disease for patients in the Sheffield area and receding gums treatment.
How do I know I need gum disease treatment?
One of the problematic aspects of gum health is that on some occasions, it doesn’t present any symptoms until it has become fairly advanced. It’s for this reason that we’re always encouraging patients to attend a routine dentist appointment here at our Sheffield dental practice so that problems can be picked up on and treated early.
Some of the main symptoms that could indicate gum disease include:
- Chronic bad breath.
- Loose teeth.
- Pain in your mouth.
- Tender, red and swollen gums.
- Receding gums.
- Bleeding when flossing and brushing.
- Changes in your bite (how your teeth come together).
What can I do to reduce the chance of developing gum disease?
Once you’ve answered the question ‘where can I find a reputable dentist near me?’ and made your appointment with us here at one80, we also encourage you to book your first hygienist appointment with us. So we can carry out a detailed evaluation of your mouth and gums to create a picture of your oral health and lifestyle.
At-home good habits you can endeavour to keep consistent include:
- Stop smoking: if you take just one thing away from this list, this is it. Smoking is inextricably linked with premature loss of teeth because of gum disease, so kicking the habit is the first thing you should look to address if you do indeed smoke.
- Brush properly: brushing for the wrong length of time or brushing too hard (we’ll cover this a little more later in the blog) is detrimental to your gum health. Your hygienist at one80 can advise you on good technique.
- Floss: reach those difficult areas that your brush won’t, with dental floss. Food and plaque can linger in-between teeth, leading to tartar which in turn progresses to gum disease.
- Cut your sugar intake: it’s definitely worth remembering that every time you eat sugars, the mouth creates acids, which produce plaque. Since plaque causes gum inflammation and disease, cutting your sugar intake will always be a wise move when it comes to your gum health.
Why is it essential to undergo treatment for receding gums?
Gum recession is when your gums pull back from your teeth, leaving the root underneath exposed and more susceptible to cavities, as this area is not protected with tooth enamel. Gum recession is characterised by having teeth that appear longer, or you may feel an indentation where the gum meets the tooth. Gum recession comes on very gradually and may not be something you spot at home.
Causes of receding gums include:
- Overbrushing your teeth
- Poor oral hygiene
- Clenching and grinding your teeth
- Smoking
- Periodontitis: severe gum disease cause gums to pull away from the teeth and form deep pockets. These pockets can become infected, which can have a devastating knock-on effect on the tissue and bone that secures your teeth in place. When teeth become loose and wobbly as a result, tooth loss can occur.
The good news is, receding gums can be treated.
At one80, we use a variety of surgical procedures and some of the most advanced treatment techniques around to address your unique concerns. It may be that you require scaling and root planning to smoothen out your teeth’s roots, so the gums can reattach to the teeth once the plaque and hardened tartar has been removed.
Other procedures include gingival or connective tissue grafting and/or dental implant placement (the latter if tooth loss has occurred).
Finding a dentist near me to treat gum disease
Your gum health deserves the very best attention and care. Here at one80, we adopt a minimally invasive approach, should you require surgical treatment to address your periodontal disease. We use digital technology, which ensures procedures are virtually painless and the most efficient they can be. We also use digital imaging to give you a transparent insight into your periodontal health in a way you can understand.
Planning is everything with periodontal treatment. Whether you require gum disease treatment, receding gum treatment, or periodontal maintenance, everything will be carefully planned beforehand to ensure the most predictable outcome possible.
If you require tooth replacement treatment due to teeth lost as a consequence of severe gum disease, you’re in experienced hands at one80. We love improving patients’ lives by offering tailored tooth replacement treatments such as dental implants or dentures.
Dental implants are widely considered one of the best way of replacing missing teeth, and if you’ve been living with loose teeth for a while, implants can be truly life-changing. Read more here.
If you are a current patient of one80 Dental, or you’ve just come across us for the first time and would like to learn more about us, please contact our friendly reception team, who can book you in for a consultation appointment. Look no further than one80 Dental for receding gums treatment and gum disease treatment in Sheffield.
Did you know? We offer 0% finance on all periodontal treatments. Find out more here.
