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A Specialist’s Guide to Early Stage Gingivitis
Gingivitis treatment from £89
Gingivitis is the early stage of gum disease, caused by plaque and bacteria building up on the teeth when they aren’t cleaned effectively. If you suspect you may have it, you’re in the right place. Acting now can prevent painful symptoms, reduce the need for extensive future treatment, and help you avoid a lifelong condition that can’t be undone.
Remember, gingivitis is only non-destructive when treated. If left unchecked, the infection can spread and progress to more serious forms of periodontal disease, such as periodontitis, which cannot be reversed but can only be managed.
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Gingivitis symptoms
The most common sign of gum disease is bleeding gums (34% of UK adults had them in the past year, with up to 90% experiencing some form of gum disease in their lifetime). Source.
It couldn’t be a better time to get help
The great news is that your gums can be saved if periodontal disease is caught at the gingivitis stage.
By working closely with a dentist, you can reverse the condition, restore your oral health, and prevent complications such as bad breath, receding gums, and potential bone and tooth loss.
Combining improved at-home oral care with regular dental visits and professional cleanings gives you the strongest chance of keeping your gums healthy (and teeth).
Gingivitis treatments and cost
When gum disease is still within its beginning stages, it’s far easier and more affordable to treat. The most common course of action is starting with hygiene appointments and improving at-home management to ensure thorough cleaning below the gum line and between teeth, helping prevent bacterial spread. As your oral health improves, we can begin to space your appointments further apart, typically every six months.
Should you see a specialist for gingivitis?
When it comes to issues with your gums, like bleeding, tenderness, throbbing and even recession, it might be more beneficial to patients to seek out a specialist, like Dr Wadher, and if you’re near Sussex, you can book a thorough assessment for £175.
Dr Wadher will assess the stage of gum disease and provide the right treatment plan to keep on top of the condition and, if you’re still in the early stages, help you reverse it.