WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE 10 YEARS LONGER?

If you exercise regularly, eat healthily and are generally fit – it would make no sense to ignore your gums and teeth!

At Ewan Bramley Dental Care we believe that good oral health is essential to your overall wellbeing and that by looking after your mouth you could potentially avoid serious conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and thus extend your life.

Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, Dr Nigel Carter, explains:

“The link between oral health and overall body health is well documented and backed by robust scientific evidence. Despite this, only one in six people realises that people with gum disease may have an increased risk of stroke or diabetes. And only one in three is aware of the heart disease link.”

Gum disease is often silent, meaning symptoms may not appear until an advanced stage of the disease.

Warning signs of gum disease include the following symptoms:

  • Red, swollen or tender gums or other pain in your mouth
  • Bleeding while brushing, flossing, or eating hard food
  • Gums that are receding or pulling away from the teeth, causing the teeth to look longer than before
  • Loose or separating teeth
  • Pus between your gums and teeth
  • Sores in your mouth
  • Persistent bad breath
  • A change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite
  • A change in the fit of partial dentures

Ewan Bramley Dental Care’s risk assessment test will help you see if you are in danger of developing (gum) disease. Millions of people don’t know they have this serious infection that can lead to tooth loss if not treated.

What is it?

Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that support the teeth. It’s mainly caused by bacteria from plaque build-up. In some patients who are susceptible to gum disease, the body over-reacts to the bacteria around the gums and causes too much inflammation. In others, the inflammation doesn’t clear up properly. The result of the intense gum inflammation is that it also affects the bloodstream and is believed slowly to damage blood vessels in the heart and brain over a long period.

What’s the damage?

Gum disease has been linked to a variety of other health problems, including:

heart disease and heart attacks

diabetes and its control

stroke

rheumatoid arthritis

Preventing problems

The good news is that brushing your teeth properly and looking after your gums can prevent and treat gum disease, improve your overall health and help reduce your risk of health problems, such as heart disease.

Follow a routine of brushing your teeth for a full two minutes twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, plus cleaning between your teeth with floss or interdental brushes.

Visit your dentist and dental hygienist regularly for cleaning and check-ups. It’s especially important to look after your teeth and gums if you’re pregnant.

Why choose us?

Quite simply because we are passionate about what we do, and we believe we can make a real difference.

Ewan Bramley Dental Care focuses on oral-systemic health, and we offer not only dental treatments but whole life solutions. We provide bespoke oral healthcare, tailored to your individual needs that will prolong the life of your teeth, keeping them looking and feeling great while building on the resilience of your body.

We have state-of-the-art facilities, set in a calming yet contemporary environment, and our highly skilled team are committed to the oral-systemic health philosophy.

Appointments available 8am – 8pm & 9am to 3pm Saturday.

Emergencies guaranteed to be seen the same day!
If you’d like to know more about how you can maintain healthy gums, call Ewan Bramley Dental Care today on 0191 259 6506, and we can set up your FREE CONSULTATION!