Category: PATIENT EDUCATION

Receding gums: your questions answered Does gum recession mean I have gum disease? Not necessarily. Gum disease can cause recession, but there are other possible reasons too. That’s why it’s worth having the area assessed rather than trying to diagnose...

Worried about receding gums? When should I get them checked? Patient story: “My gum was receding – was I going to lose my tooth?” When I first noticed that the gum around one of my lower front teeth looked very...

Your Questions About Dental Implant Treatment Considering dental implants can naturally raise lots of questions. What does treatment involve? Will it hurt? How long will it take? And how do you know if implants are right for you? Our Dental...

Your Questions About Gum Treatment Being told you have gum disease — or that you need to see a specialist — can naturally raise lots of questions. What does treatment involve? Will it hurt? Can my teeth be saved? And...

Considering Dental Implants? The Questions You Should Ask Before You Decide If you’re considering dental implants, you may already have started researching your options. You may have looked at different clinics, different clinicians and, inevitably, different prices. But how do...

“I wasn’t really sure why my dentist had referred me” I’ve been going to the same dentist in Sheen for years and, apart from the usual fillings and hygienist appointments, I’ve never really had much trouble with my teeth. At...

My Dentist Has Referred Me to a Specialist – What Happens Next? If your dentist has told you that they would like to refer you to a specialist, it is completely understandable to have questions. Why do I need to...

Does Your Teenager  Have Bleeding Gums? Don’t Ignore Them Many parents assume that bleeding gums are simply caused by brushing too hard or that they are a normal part of growing up. In reality, healthy gums should not bleed at...

FREE DOWNLOAD  Considering Gum Treatment? The Questions You Should Ask Before You Decide If you have been told that you have gum disease, or your dentist has recommended that you see a gum specialist, you may be wondering what happens...