For the past number of years, the statistics for the UK indicate that nearly half of the adult population is struggling with chronic gum disease. Despite major efforts to promote better oral health, the greater availability of dental care and far more advanced dental treatment options, the situation is not improving and the number of affected patients remain high. Now dental health experts such as the trusted team at Simply Teeth Essex is putting even greater efforts into sharing vital information to raise awareness regarding the early detection of gum disease.

“When gum disease or periodontal disease remains present in the soft tissue of your mouth for too long, it causes receding of the gums. Our practice is seeing more of these cases where the gum recession is already quite far advanced. While we have all the technologically advanced equipment needed as well as a team of highly qualified and experienced dentists to provide treatment for gum recession, it remains an unpleasant and painful experience. It is why we need to highlight the importance of early detection of gum disease to prevent your gums from receding,” says a concerned Dr Sunny Sihra, director to Simply Teeth Essex.

Dr Sihra then continues by mentioning several symptoms of gum disease. Swollen or red gums which are painful to the touch or causing continuous pain is one of the first signs. At a more advanced stage your gums can even take on a purple tone, it might start to bleed for no reason or when you are brushing your teeth. Have you ever noticed that your toothpaste has a pink tone when you spit it out? The pink discolouration of your white toothpaste is due to bleeding gums. Maybe you have none of these symptoms but you have a bad breath. In even worse cases there might form pus between teeth. When you notice the latter, you should not delay your appointment to the dentist any longer.

“Anyone can prevent gum disease. The most basic steps you can take to ensure that you enjoy good oral health is to brush, rinse and floss regularly. When brushing, make sure you use the correct technique and do not press down too aggressively onto your teeth and gums. Lastly, visit your dentists regularly for dental cleaning. Taking these steps will prevent that you ever end up in one of our chairs for gum recession treatment,” Dr Sihra leaves a final thought on the matter.

Our family is involved in dental care since 1976 but it is only for the past decade that we are caring for the dental needs of the people of Essex and surrounds. Our clinic is a place where we always ensure a warm welcome, access to advanced equipment and the expertise of our highly qualified and much-experienced team. We offer a range of options and will explain every possible solution to your dental concerns to give you the insight to make an informed choice when you visit us for general dentistry, preventative care, in an emergency or our advanced cosmetic dentistry treatments. Visit our website https://simplyteethessex.co.uk/ and see how we can assist or reach out to our team via phone or email and find the perfect solution for your problem.