Even a banal bleeding gum can be resolved with a thorough brushing. It's a good idea to gently but effectively massage the gums in a circular motion while brushing. Never scrub vigorously horizontally! Use a fine-headed interdental toothbrush to remove all plaque. It is okay if the gums bleed when brushing or using the interdental brush! It is bleeding because there is inflammation, and the inflammation will go away when the plaque is removed from the tooth surface!

If, despite thorough brushing, the bleeding from the gums does not stop or persists for one or two teeth, it is definitely worth making an appointment with a dentist, or at least a dental hygienist, and requesting an ultrasonic scaling treatment. The treatment will also help to clean tooth surfaces that you cannot reach at home, and will also remove the tartar under the gums that is perpetuating the inflammation.

If you have no other complaints apart from bleeding gums and no discolouration on your teeth, you can request an Ultrasound SILVER package, which will give you a thorough scaling treatment.

If your tooth surfaces are discoloured and you want slightly whiter teeth, fresh breath and smooth tooth surfaces, request the Ultrahang STANDARD package, which includes a natural whitening Air-Brush salt polishing after the scaling.

For a premium solution, choose the Premium Less Pain package, where the latest Less Pain pain-free scaling, natural-feeling whitening and thorough home care are all embedded in an eight-step programme to help you keep your teeth for life.

If you're not fully aware of the ins and outs of thorough brushing, don't feel alone! Many people don't know exactly how to brush their teeth because no one has taught them thoroughly enough! If this is the case, make an appointment with a dental hygienist who will teach you the correct steps and choose the right dental care products for you after your gum treatment and plaque removal.

Many patients come in - some of them quite frightened - that they must have gingival atrophy, because, for example, their canine or deciduous tooth has a raised gum line and the crown of the tooth looks longer than before. Otherwise their gums are firm, pink and show no signs of inflammation.

It is important to know that this is not gingival atrophy! In most cases, it is simply that in thin, tall phenotypes - especially ladies - it appears naturally.

Of course, there may also be mechanical causes, such as improper brushing technique, which massages the thin gums off the tooth by horizontal scrubbing.

Occasionally there may also be a bite problem, where overloading of the tooth occurs and causes symptoms.

The most important thing to do if you are experiencing gum chafing is to come for a dental consultation and seek the advice of your dentist. If it's a trivial matter, at least you can rest assured that there's nothing to do and everything is fine. And if treatment is needed, you can find out what can help you solve the problem.

Scaling is not primarily for whiter teeth, but for healthier gums. If you want teeth that are much whiter than they are now, it's worth getting some professional teeth whitening. Of course, gum treatment may also be required before whitening. The Ultrasound STANDARD, or Premium Less Pain package, includes a natural whitening treatment that removes discolouration from the surface of the teeth. This is a very important, preventative step for effective teeth whitening, because the whitening effect is more effective on fully cleaned tooth surfaces.

So, for the whitest results, it is worth combining an ultrasonic package with professional teeth whitening.

Take action as soon as possible and ask for an assessment! For slightly movable teeth, gum treatments such as laser gum treatment, curettage or splinting can help. In the case of teeth that are more movable, it is important to protect the underlying bone from further decay and to eliminate the infection that typically develops when the tooth is no longer salvageable.

All treatments are carried out with the utmost care, empathy and pain relief to ensure that they are as painless as possible. Unfortunately, fear cannot help you, but we can! Use fear as a crutch! It makes you take responsibility and take action for yourself! Ask for a health check!