The Link Between Gum Health and Your Overall Wellbeing

The Link Between Gum Health and Your Overall Wellbeing

The evidence connecting periodontal health to systemic conditions is compelling. Dr Beke explains why healthy gums are about far more than your smile.

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Dr. Amandine Beke

Back to School Dental Checks for Children

Treatment Guides

2 October 2026

Back to School Dental Checks for Children

A guide to children's dental checks at Vere Dental in Battersea, with school-year brushing routines, lunchbox advice and sports mouthguards.

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Gum Health and Gum Disease Treatment in Battersea

Dental Health Tips

25 September 2026

Gum Health and Gum Disease Treatment in Battersea

Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that hold your teeth in place. The first signs are usually bleeding when you brush, red or puffy gums, and breath that isn't as fresh as it used to be.

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What happens at a dental hygiene appointment in Battersea

Treatment Guides

23 September 2026

What happens at a dental hygiene appointment in Battersea

A dental hygiene appointment is a thorough professional clean that lifts away the plaque and hardened tartar you cannot shift at home, alongside a full check of your gum health. Most adults with healthy gums book one every 6 to 9 months. Here is what one involves at our Battersea practice, from the first look to what to expect for the rest of the day.

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