May 12th is Gum Health Day and the slogan is ‘Gum diseases are preventable’.

This year's campaign intends to raise public awareness of the signs and symptoms of gum diseases - gingivitis, periodontitis, and peri-implantitis.

Bleeding gums, bad breath, loose teeth can all be warning signs and sensitivity may be a consequence of periodontitis. There are also some big risk factors which increase your chances of getting gum disease like smoking and diabetes, and lots of others!

Remember - Gum diseases are preventable and you should visit your dental team to have an oral health assessment.