{"id":1325,"date":"2017-10-27T15:39:14","date_gmt":"2017-10-27T15:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.44dentalcare.co.uk\/?p=1325"},"modified":"2017-10-27T15:39:14","modified_gmt":"2017-10-27T15:39:14","slug":"7-stages-gum-disease-denial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.44dentalcare.co.uk\/7-stages-gum-disease-denial","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Stages of Gum Disease Denial"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We know you\u2019ve been doing your best to avoid visiting the dental hygienist…yep, that\u2019s right, we\u2019ve figured it out! Maybe it\u2019s because you know they\u2019ll ask all those irritating questions that poke your conscience, such as \u201cdo you brush twice a day?\u201dand \u201chow often do you floss?\u201d We also know you won\u2019t be believe us if we told you it\u2019s actually because we care. Yet despite our persistence some people still haven\u2019t got the idea that it\u2019s really important to brush and floss regularly. <\/span><\/p>\n


\n<\/b><\/span>So what happens when patients are told they\u2019ve got the dreaded gum disease? Well in our experience, it goes a little something like this:<\/span><\/p>\n

Stage 1: SHOCK<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve got what<\/i><\/span>?\u201d Many patients are genuinely shocked when they\u2019re diagnosed with gum disease, so much so, they often don\u2019t hear much of the discussion that follows. But that\u2019s okay, we were probably saying something along the lines of: \u201c<\/span>healthy gums are normally pink in colour and firm and don\u2019t bleed during brushing or flossing\u201d.<\/i><\/span> Along with: \u201c<\/span>gum disease doesn\u2019t always affect your whole mouth but can often just be plaguing one particular area.\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Stage 2: DENIAL <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAre you sure<\/i><\/span>?\u201d Yep, we\u2019re sure, in fact we\u2019re certain. Us folks can talk ourselves out of anything if we want to because denial is a powerful thing\u2026 but it really only makes the truth harder. If you need a little extra proof, we\u2019re always happy to show you, in your mouth or on your x-rays. We diagnose gum disease through visual exams, measuring the gums with a probe to check the depth around your teeth, or with dental x-rays. <\/span><\/p>\n

Stage 3: ANGER<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a>\u201cAren\u2019t you supposed to prevent this<\/i><\/span>?\u201d We know that it feels better when we can find someone to share the blame, but the odds are that we\u2019ve been telling you that it\u2019s a good idea to floss regularly for a while now. We really want you to have a good oral health routine at home and try and provide the education you need to do so. That being said, gum disease can be caused or worsened by factors such as diabetes, pregnancy hormones, or certain drugs. Unfortunately, it can even be genetic.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Stage 4: NEGOTIATING<\/b><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cCan\u2019t I just have a regular scale and polish for now?\u201d<\/i><\/span> Nope, sorry. Our job is to help you get a healthy smile, so once we\u2019ve diagnosed you with periodontitis, we can\u2019t just ignore it. Depending on the stage of the disease, treatment pretty much always requires more in-depth cleaning visits, including scaling and root planing procedures. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Stage 5: HELPLESSNESS<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhy should I even bother?\u201d<\/i><\/span> When patients finally come to grips with their diagnosis, it can leave them feeling a little discouraged, but DON\u2019T give up. Remember gum disease is treatable and even curable. With help from us and by whipping your home routine into shape, you can do it!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Stage 6: ACTION<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Once our patients realise how important their oral health is to their whole well-being, it helps kick them into gear. We\u2019ll get you started with a round of scaling and root planing over one or more visits, and provide you with all the help and education you need to banish that pesky gum disease once and for all.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Stage 7: VICTORY<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

to maintain that healthy smile by going back to regular check-ups and routine cleaning along with your awesome new oral health routine at home. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Hip hip hooray! You\u2019ve done it, you\u2019re gum disease free! While you’re celebrating, we hate to be party-poopers, but your bacteria battle isn\u2019t completely over. Now you need to maintain that healthy smile by going back to regular check-ups and routine cleaning along with your awesome new oral health routine at home. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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