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Healthier gums can seriously benefit your overall health

At High Street Dental Care (HSDC) our very skilled dental hygienists will provide you with the highest possible care for your gums. Having healthy gums is the foundation of not only a healthy confident smile but there is recent scientific evidence that there may be a causal link between periodontal disease and other illnesses such as Diabetes and Heart disease.

Healthy gums should be pink, firm and keep your teeth securely in place. Your gums should not bleed when you touch or brush them. Gum disease is not always painful, and you may be unaware you have it. This is why it is important to have regular dental checkups.

  • Improve your oral hygiene
  • Alleviate gum pain and discomfort
  • Reduce the risk of tooth loss
  • Lowers the risk of associated, more serious health conditions
  • Boost your smile
  • Banish bad breath

Patient journey

1. Your consultation

Your dentist will assess your gums and may take X-rays to evaluate bone loss. They’ll discuss your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle factors that could impact your gum health. Based on their findings, they’ll explain your condition and propose a tailored treatment plan.

Patient journey

2. Your treatment

Scale and polish -This is carried out by the dentist or one of our team of dental hygienists. This involves the removal of plaque and tartar (hardened plaque) that can build up on your teeth. The hygienist will also take time to instruct you on a good personal oral hygiene regime.

Patient journey

3. Aftercare

Our dentist may ask that you avoid hot foods and drinks for 24 hours, and to rinse with warm salt water 2-3 times daily to reduce swelling and discomfort.

Meet Muataz

Dr Muataz Osman
BDS, MSc (Clin) Periodontology, PhD (Clin) Implantology.

Muataz graduated from the University of Benghazi in 2008. He worked as a GDP with special interest in periodontics and implant dentistry for 6 years in private practices. During that time he was a clinical and academic tutor in the restorative department at LIMU (2010-2012).

Between 2012-2014 he was a TA in the Oral Biology department at the University of Benghazi, from which he was granted a scholarship to get his PG education.

Dr Osman obtained his clinical Masters in Periodontics from the University of Manchester with distinction (2015-2018) – this grade qualified him for a place in a Clinical PhD studies in implant dentistry, which he finished with A2 grade in 2/2023.

Dr Osman was an honorary clinical tutor in the PG Periodontology program at the University of Manchester. Muataz is a clinical tutor and mentor at Tipton Training PG Dip. and Cert. in Implantology and Periodontics.

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Gum Treatment FAQs

  • If you have red and swollen gums, or bleeding gums after brushing or flossing your teeth, you may need gum treatment.

  • Come and in and see us if you have bad breath (halitosis), an unpleasant taste in your mouth, loose teeth, or a gum abscess (collections of pus that develop under your gums or teeth.) If you have severe gum disease, further treatment might be required such as periodontal surgery.

  • Common treatment options include scaling and root planing and antibiotics. Our dentist will recommend the most appropriate treatment based on the severity of your condition.

  • In some cases of gum disease, root planing may be required. This is a deep clean under the gums that gets rid of bacteria from the roots of your teeth. Local anaesthetic is quite often used for this procedure.

  • The treatment duration varies depending on the severity of the disease. Early-stage treatment may be completed in one or two visits, while advanced cases might require several appointments over a few months.

  • Yes, gum disease can recur if proper oral hygiene isn’t maintained. Regular dental check-ups and a diligent home care routine are essential to prevent relapse.

“Five stars!”

“Five stars for a world class dental practice! After years of having a general fear of the dentist High Street Dental care has changed my mindset on dentistry completely! Thank you so much to my dentist Pippa and hygienist Amy for being so patient with me and thank you to the nurses for all their support within the appointments as this doesn’t go unnoticed!”
– Georgia