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206 Streatfield Road, Kenton, Harrow, Middx, HA3 9BU TEL: 020 82049485 E-mail: [email protected] Have you ever wondered why we keep telling you to brush twice daily and floss? There is a method to the madness! WHAT IS GUM DISEASE? • Gum disease is broadly described as sore and red gums. • It can vary greatly in severity from mild disease causing spontaneous bleeding of the gums, to severe disease causing loose teeth. Healthy Gums • No plaque/tar tar around teeth or gums • Pink healthy appearance • Gums tightly cuffed around teeth Diseased Gums • Build up of plaque/tar tar around gum line and in between teeth • Bright red appearance • Swelling and loose attachment of gums • Receding gum line Do your gums look sore or red? Does it hurt when you brush your teeth and gums? Do you frequently find that you are spitting out blood after brushing? You may have gum disease!
