by Luc Wade | Mar 5, 2021 | Blog
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,...
by Luc Wade | Jun 2, 2020 | Blog
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...
by Luc Wade | Apr 21, 2020 | Blog
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,...
by Luc Wade | Oct 23, 2019 | Blog
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...
by Luc Wade | Jul 18, 2018 | Blog
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...
by Luc Wade | Jul 11, 2018 | Blog
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...