When will I be able to resume daily activities?

Resume daily activities within a few hours after your procedure, especially if you have gone through our less invasive treatments. If you need more extensive surgery, our dentists will be able to advise on how much rest you will need after the procedures.

You should not be experiencing pain after gum treatment procedures. In the event you do feel some pain, our dentists will make sure to prescribe you the right medication.

My gum bleeds frequently. What should I do?

The most common cause of gum bleeding is gingivitis (gum inflammation), a condition we can help address with simple treatments and cleaning. Check with our dental team to identify the cause of your bleeding.

Do unhealthy gums lead to other heath problems?

Your mouth and gums communicate with the rest of your body. In some studies, untreated gum disease has been shown to be related to diabetes, heart and blood vessel diseases, stroke, pregnancy complications, Alzheimer’s disease, osteoporosis and some types of cancers. Prior to some surgeries, your doctor will watch out for mouth infection, and recommend antibiotics before the procedure to prevent bacteria from your mouth travelling through the bloodstream and infecting other areas.

What can I do to prevent gum disease?

It all starts with good daily mouth hygiene habits. We recommend brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day, and visiting us for scaling and polishing twice a year. If we notice that gingivitis is present, we will conduct a thorough scaling and root planing. We may also suggest other treatments to help minimise the risks for gum disease. For example, if your teeth are misaligned or your front teeth are crowded, braces can help to correct the alignment, which in turn helps to make it easier to keep your teeth clean. If your wisdom teeth are impacted and do not have enough room to erupt, we might recommend having them removed , to avoid gum inflammation or tooth decay.

My front teeth are exceptionally long. Is this normal?

If you feel like your front teeth seem longer than before, or abnormally long, we can help you in understanding the cause and possible course of treatment. With a dental examination and X-rays, we can assess the dental condition and rule out any underlying problems. Gum disease might be a cause for long-looking teeth. When the bone and gums that support these teeth are destroyed, more root surfaces are exposed. In these cases, gum grafting can be an appropriate solution if you are diagnosed with receding gums. If your gums are healthy but you wish to have shorter looking teeth, we may offer full ceramic crowns or root canal treatment . Finally, if you need to align your front teeth to the same level as others, you may also consider braces .