gum therapy / deep cleaning

If your gums bleed when you brush or floss or sometimes even when you eat, this is the early stage of gum inflammation called ‘gingivitis’. At this stage, having your dentist perform a routine cleaning and polishing will help prevent further gum infection. However, if you neglect your gums at this point, the infection spreads downwards and can cause breakdown of the supporting bone which eventually leads to increased mobility of the teeth. This is the stage at which there may be permanent and irreversible damage not only to the underlying bone and gum but can also...