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If you are considering booking a visit with a gum specialist team (i.e., a periodontal practice), you may have some information about how you can prepare for your first visit. This information may have been shared by your dentist, you may have had similar treatments...

At Pure Periodontics, we understand that attending a dental visit can be quite a stressful experience for many of our patients. Research shows that about 50% of the British public report some type of anxiety about visiting the dentist and approximately 12% of people...

When it comes to keeping your mouth healthy, what you do on a daily basis can have a significant impact on your oral health and how you respond to treatments.  Here are small daily habits you can practise to keep your gum health at its best and to optimise your...

Diabetes effects all populations and is becoming a ‘global epidemic’ with many cases (possibly up to 50%) remaining undiagnosed. It is a common health problem that if not controlled can have many serious health effects which in turn can lead to lower life expectancy,...

What is Periodontal Maintenance Therapy? Periodontal Maintenance Therapy consists of four main stages: 1. Reassessment – This involves assessment of the periodontal status, including repeat measurements of pockets, bleeding, gum recession, mobility and oral hygiene...

THE COVID CONNECTION: How Leaving Gum Disease Untreated May Be Increasing Your Risk of Covid-19 Complications GUM DISEASE, commonly known as Periodontal Disease, encompasses Gingivitis and Periodontitis. It is a bacterial infection involving the gums and oftentimes,...

I hope that you have been Staying Safe and Staying Well! REOPENING DATE I wanted to reach out in light of the recent government announcement. As we collectively face a re-emergence to a new normal, I am pleased to announce that we will be re-opening on WEDNESDAY 17th...

I felt compelled to reach out to all existing patients as well as to any patients that will have the need to avail of our services in the future. These are unprecedented times. Due to the current climate that is impacting us all on a global scale, feelings of stress,...

Two common causes of receding gums are gum disease (periodontitis) and trauma from tooth brushing. If the cause is periodontal disease, management involves treating and stabilising the disease in order to prevent further destruction. If tooth brushing trauma is the...

We have reason to celebrate!  Pure Periodontics have been awarded two prestigious national honours at the 2018 Dental Awards as winners of: National Dental Practice of the Year AND Dental Practice of the Year – South. To be formally recognised as a practice excelling...

What does the evidence tell us? Preliminary research shows that a woman's chances of getting pregnant can depend on how well she looks after her teeth and gums. Researchers report that the effect of gum disease on conception is about the same order of magnitude as the...

Talking from experience as a bride on my wedding day, it is the most I have ever smiled in one day; both for the camera and those nearest and dearest. Not to mention the number of intimate kisses you share with your husband or wife on the day. We put a lot of pressure...

Periodontal disease and the negative effects it can have on our unborn babies Did you know that gingival inflammation is likely to increase during pregnancy, even when good oral hygiene is being maintained? This can lead to the progression of gum disease, a potential...

How can smoking affect not only your general health but also your oral health? Quick Facts: Tobacco is one of the leading causes of mouth cancer in the UK Smokers are up to 6 times more likely to show destruction of the periodontal tissues than a non-smoker Smokers...

Here at Pure Periodontics we are supporting the Oral Health Foundation and their Mouth Cancer Action Month. In 2016 alone, more than 7,000 people in the UK were diagnosed with oral cancer. This campaign aims to raise awareness of mouth cancer, educate, and make a...

On the 9th September, Pure Periodontics took part in the Thames Bridges 25K Trek to raise money for Diabetes UK. The team had fantastic day and raised over £900 for this great cause! This charity is particularly close to our hearts as many of our patients as well as...