Surrey Air Ambulance Support

Surrey Ambulance is now closed. It is now KSS

KSS Tel: 01622 833 833

24 / 7 / 365

01622 833 833 (KSS)
  • Home
  • Healthy Changes
    • Adult Diseases
  • History
  • Challenges
  • Dunsfold Aerodrome
  • Crew
  • News
  • Other Air Ambulances

Looking after your teeth!

Home » Looking after your teeth!

Looking after your oral health is just as important

Tips on How to Avoid Gum Disease

Gum disease, otherwise known, as gingivitis is a form of periodontal disease, which is an inflammation and infection that destroys the tissues that support the teeth, including the gums.

Many adults suffer from this disease, the onset of which normally occurs around the ages of 30- 40 years. It is reported that around 70% of adults will suffer from gum disease at some point in their lives.

So how do you know if you have gum disease?

There are a number of symptoms; the major ones being:

  • Bleeding gums (especially during or after brushing)
  • Swollen or tender gums
  • Chronic bad breath
  • Receding gums
  • Sensitive teeth

Find out more about gum disease.

There are many different reasons for the cause of gum disease; the primary ones being:

  • Poor dental hygiene
  • Hormonal factors
  • Smoking
  • Medications
  • Genetic predisposition

So, with this in mind, and given the alarming statistics, it is important to know how to avoid getting gum disease. See more information about the cause.

If you don’t want bad breath, swollen gums, or sensitive teeth, and want to reduce your chances of losing your teeth as a result of gum disease, there are some steps that you can take to avoid getting gum disease.

If you suspect you have gum disease, visit your dentist for a checkup. Your dentist will be able to offer you procedures to treat your gums and can also advise you on how to look after your gums properly. Click here for gum treatments in Bishop’s Stortford.

Hockerill Dental is a part of the Perfect Practices chain, with the flagship practice being The Perfect Smile based in Hertfordshire. Find out more.

Present Day

 
KCC AIr Ambulance
Surrey Ambulance is now Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance Trust.

Charity Information is here.

Contact details

Monday to Thursday – 9.00am-5.00pm
Friday – 9.00am-4.30pm

You can contact us by phone, email or post:

By Phone

01622 833 833

By Post

Wheelbarrow Park Estate
Pattenden Lane
Marden
Kent
TN12 9QJ

Recent Comments

    Archives

    Categories

    • No categories

    Meta

    • Log in
    • Entries feed
    • Comments feed
    • WordPress.org

    Archives

    March 2021
    M T W T F S S
    1234567
    891011121314
    15161718192021
    22232425262728
    293031  
         

    Pages

    • /crew.asp/
    • /crew.aspx
    • /home
      • Other Air Ambulances
    • /support/bespokechallenges
    • About
    • crew
    • DUNSFOLD OPEN DAY
    • History of the Surrey Air Ambulance Service
    • Looking after your teeth!
    • Making Healthy Changes to Save Money
    • The Most Common Disease in Adults
    Copyright © 2018 Surrey Air Ambulance | Design by TallyThemes
    • Home
    • Healthy Changes
      • Adult Diseases
    • History
    • Challenges
    • Dunsfold Aerodrome
    • Crew
    • News
    • Other Air Ambulances