by Dr Colin Priestland | Jun 19, 2016 | Dental Hygiene, Gum Disease
Failing teeth and how this happens? Do you have failing teeth? If you have failing teeth affected by extensive dental decay or severe gum disease and you are worried about the prospect of losing your natural teeth, then this 2 part article series should provide you...
by Dr Colin Priestland | Jun 18, 2016 | Dental Hygiene, Gum Disease
Gum Disease - Silent and Deadly Healthy Gums & Healthy Teeth Dental Ads these days appear to be preoccupied with your smile; Dental websites all have “smile galleries” with “Hollywood smiles” looking out at you. The focus is very much on the teeth. But just...
by Dr Colin Priestland | Jun 18, 2016 | Gum Disease
Is bleeding gums normal? Is it normal for my Gums to bleed when brushing or flossing? Answer. “This question always triggers alarm bells for me because it is clear that the message has still not got through that bleeding from gums at any time is a sign of gum...
by Dr Colin Priestland | Jun 18, 2016 | Dental Hygiene, Gum Disease
Good Oral Health = Good General Health Cardiac Health and Dental Infection Recently the intimate relationship between oral health, general health and your dentist was highlighted recently when I was asked by a Cardiologist to clear a patient as free of dental...
by Dr Colin Priestland | Jun 18, 2016 | Gum Disease
Diseased gums can be a dangerous sign! Understanding poor oral health has never been more important Research published over the last 10-15 years has found a close relationship between dental health and overall general wellbeing. Poor oral health, in particular gum...
by Dr Colin Priestland | Jun 18, 2016 | Gum Disease
Treating Gum Disease Treating Gum Disease For patients with Periodontitis who put off going to get help, we have to try to “cure” gum disease. As you all know by now, prevention of gum disease is achievable and definitely cheaper and more sensible than “treating gum...
