Birmingham dentists - Gum Disease

If you think you have gum disease, the first thing to do is visit your dentist in Birmingham for a thorough check-up of your teeth and gums.  The dentist can measure the 'cuff' of gum around each tooth to see if there is any sign that periodontal disease has started.  X-rays may also be needed to see the amount of bone that has been lost.  This assessment is very important, so the correct treatment can be prescribed for you.

Your Birmingham dentist or hygienist will usually give your teeth a thorough clean.  You'll also be shown how to remove plaque successfully yourself, cleaning all surfaces of your teeth thoroughly and effectively. Once your teeth are clean, your dentist may decide to carry out further cleaning of the roots of the teeth, to make sure that the last pockets of bacteria are removed. 

Periodontal disease is never cured.  But as long as you keep up the home care you have been taught, any further loss of bone will be very slow and it may stop altogether.  However, you must make sure you remove plaque every day, and go for regular check ups at the dentist and hygienist in Birmingham.

Click here for a list of dentists in Birmingham that treat gum disease.