Fix Gum Disease to Maintain Your Smile

Gum disease, or inflammation, is often painful and bleeds. Plaque builds up on the surface of your teeth causing gum inflammation which may first be noticed by your dentist.

Periodontal disease can follow if left untreated which can cause serious problems for the rest of the body – including heart disease. There are a number of ways to reduce plaque and preserve your smile:

– Brush teeth regularly using the correct techniques. Always brush twice a day after flossing to loosen food particles. If left, plaque becomes tartar which causes bleeding gums that allow bacteria to enter your blood stream.

– Eat health. Avoid processed foods high in sugar and choose organic vegetables to access the vitamins and minerals required to attack germs in your mouth.

– Seek professional help. Your dentist can clean below the gum line using specialist tools to reverse disease and keep your smile.

“Don’t take any chances with your oral health.”

Read more:

http://www.yourwellness.com/2017/02/gum-disease-can-fix/

Posted by adwords on 23rd March 2017, under Practice Blog

Dr. Kishanie Wijesinghe Little BDS

Dr. Kishanie Little is passionate about delivering excellent dentistry and dental restorations that are life-like and indistinguishable from natural teeth. She believes that restorations (fillings/crowns/veneers) should look beautiful – and that they should last. Dr. Little keeps abreast of new developments in restorative dentistry through post-graduate training.

Dr. Little is also an experienced Facial Aesthetistician, including Botulinum toxins (such as Botox) and Dermafillers. She appreciates how simple and subtle changes to smooth and relax muscles can “freshen” a face, to look younger.

In her personal time, she loves to cook, read, run, practice yoga and pilates, play a bad game of tennis and am now learning to play golf. She loves Art and Theatre and support the Tate Modern. She also enjoys writing and has a book in the works.