Periodontitis: The 6th Complication of Diabetes 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, complications include: Cardiovascular disease (major…
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 levels. 2. Diagnosis – We can diagnose disease that may have relapsed or detect new disease based on the measurements…
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, the bone that surrounds a tooth. Gum diseases can affect just one tooth or many teeth and Gingivitis…
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 June to service our patients and resume…
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, anxiety and uncertainty are at…
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 cause, prevention may be somewhat more challenging since it may be difficult to change brushing…
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 at a regional as well as a national level is truly…
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 effect of obesity, suggesting that gum disease might…
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 on…
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 risk factor for gestational diabetes and other adverse pregnancy outcomes such…
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