Regular visits to your dentist are an essential part of good oral hygiene. Always tell your dentist if you are suffering, or have suffered from any unusual oral symptoms or problems between appointments. To find a local dentist enter your postcode into our dentist locator tool (top right corner of your screen).
Chlorhexidine is an active ingredient in some mouthwashes which have been designed to treat gum disease.
These mouthwashes work by killing the plaque and bacteria that cause gum disease, and help to prevent them sticking to teeth and gums.
Mouthwashes containing chlorhexidine have been recommended by dentists for over 30 years for treating gum disease, and most dentists in the UK recommend them.
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Scaling is the removal of dental plaque to reduce and prevent inflammation of the gums, and thus treat gum disease. It should only be undertaken by dentists or qualified dental hygienists.
If you have gingivitis, your dentist or hygienist wil clean your teeth thoroughly using a scaler and an electric toothbrush with gritty toothpaste.
If gum disease has progressed to periodontitis, you may need more extensive scaling to remove plaque and tartar from the pockets that have formed.
