Think your gums are a lost cause? Come to Alexandra Dental Care for your next hygiene appointment

Your gums are like cushions for your teeth: they surround the teeth in the jaws and help to support them. Looking after your gums is just as important as looking after your teeth. Here are the stages of gum disease:

1. Red and swollen gums that bleed when you brush them could be a sign of gum disease, also known as gingivitis.
2. When gingivitis is left untreated it can develop further into a type of infection known as periodontitis, which affects the entire area surrounding the tooth, causing discomfort and difficulty when eating
3. Eventually this kind of infection can lead to tooth loss and may require invasive procedures to replace the missing tooth

Fortunately, this can be avoided by having regular hygiene appointments with our hygiene team Helen Ward & Vicky Gopsill here at Alexandra Dental Care and a good daily hygiene routine. Our team members Helen, Vicky & Anita have trained and qualified at Manchester & Birmingham Dental School to deliver oral hygiene treatments to a high standard at Alexandra Dental Care.

The benefits of healthy gums are:

• – Minimised risk of tooth loss

• – Reduced risk of developing tooth decay and needing fillings

• – Fresh minty breath Simply book an appointment with us 01283 216347. If you have any questions about having your cleaned professionally, be sure to book an appointment with us today to discuss your options. Drop into the practice at 54 Alexandra Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9AZ or call us on 01283 216347
• – You will also be pleased to know that Alexandra Dental Care have a Periodontal (Gum) Specialist at the Practice who is highly experienced to assess and treat patients suffering with gum disease.
• – There are many benefits to receiving dental hygiene treatment here at Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote such as early, late evening & Saturday appointments, individual membership scheme with discounts available, care from the ‘Team of the Year’, in house Periodontal specialist, Interest free payment plans.

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