Advice · Teeth & gum health
Advice. Practical guidance for healthier teeth and gums.
Articles on looking after your teeth and gums between visits, written by Marisa Lennie, a GDC-registered Dental Hygienist & Therapist at Bilton Road Dental Practice in Perivale.
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New articles are on the way. In the meantime, the guides below explain the most common teeth and gum concerns.
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Common concerns, explained.
Causes, what helps at home, when to be seen and the treatments that help.
- Gums Bleeding GumsBlood when you brush or floss is the most common early sign of gum disease. Causes, home care & treatment
- Gums Early Gum DiseaseOften painless. How it’s picked up early, and who is more likely to get it. Causes, home care & treatment
- Breath Bad BreathUsually starts in the mouth, from plaque, the tongue or the gums. Causes, home care & treatment
- Teeth Sensitive TeethA twinge from cold, hot or sweet food, when the dentine is exposed. Causes, home care & treatment
- Teeth & gums Plaque & TartarWhy plaque hardens, and why tartar needs professional removal. Causes, home care & treatment
- Appearance Tooth StainingSurface stain that can be lifted, and colour that needs a dentist instead. Causes, home care & treatment
- Teeth Tooth DecayOften silent at first. How it starts, and how to stop it. Causes, home care & treatment
Questions about your teeth or gums?
Call the practice or send an email to book. No referral needed.
Bilton Road Dental Practice · 56 Bilton Rd, Perivale, Greenford, London, UB6 7DH