Monika Skirzynska-Podgorska PERIO

11/09/2026

I'm soooo proud of my TEAM❣️

✨ DOUBLE FINALIST CELEBRATION! ✨

We are incredibly proud to share that Precision Dental has been named a Finalist for Patient Care at the Private Dentistry Awards 2026! 🏆

Providing outstanding care, support and a positive experience for every patient is at the heart of everything we do, so to be recognised in this category means the world to our team.

We're also thrilled to celebrate our wonderful Practice Manager, Becky, who has been named a Finalist for Practice Manager of the Year 🌟

Becky's dedication, leadership and passion for both our team and patients help make Precision Dental the practice it is today. This recognition is so well deserved, and we couldn't be prouder.

A huge thank you to our amazing team and loyal patients for your continued support. We look forward to celebrating together at the awards ceremony! 🎉

31/05/2026

If you’re brushing side-to-side, it may be time to upgrade your technique 👀

Here’s a simple beginner-friendly method dentists often recommend for healthy gums:
🪥 Step 1: Use a medium toothbrush

🪥 Step 2: Place the brush at a 45° angle toward the gums
The bristles should gently touch both the teeth and gumline.
🪥 Step 3: Roll the brush downward (or upward for lower teeth)
Instead of scrubbing back and forth, use a gentle rolling motion: ⬇️ Top teeth → roll downward
⬆️ Bottom teeth → roll upward
This helps sweep plaque away from the gums instead of pushing it deeper.
🪥 Step 4: Repeat section by section
Move slowly around the mouth and avoid rushing.
⏰ Brush for 2 minutes, twice daily
Consistency matters more than force.
🧵 Don’t skip flossing
Even the best brushing technique can’t fully clean between teeth.

Healthy gums don’t need aggressive brushing — they need gentle, consistent care 💚

18/05/2026

Viral “home-use scalers” may remove soft, freshly formed tartar, but mature tartar⁉️ Different story‼️ And once they contact soft tissue, their effectiveness drops dramatically.

The problem???
People think they’re “cleaning” their teeth while tartar under the gums continue contributing to inflammation, bone loss, and long-term damage.

Just because a device is trending doesn’t mean it belongs in your mouth.

Would you trust a social media influencer over your dentist… just because the video got 5 million views⁉️

16/05/2026

🦷 Why a proper periodontal assessment matters

Bleeding gums are not “just sensitive gums.” Periodontal (gum) disease affects the bone and tissues supporting your teeth — and if it progresses silently, it can eventually lead to tooth loss.

A proper periodontal assessment is much more than a quick look during a dental check-up.

✅ We measure the gums with a periodontal probe
This tiny measuring tool checks pocket depths around each tooth and helps detect hidden disease.
✅ X-rays are a crucial part of assessment
According to British periodontal guidance, clinical examination AND appropriate radiographs are needed to provide an accurate diagnosis and prognosis for teeth.

Not all X-rays are equal.
❌ An OPG (panoramic X-ray) or bitewings alone are NOT recommended for detailed periodontal assessment because it does not clearly show bone levels around each tooth.

‼️The gold standard is usually a set of 8–10 periapical X-rays (sometimes called a full-mouth series), because they provide a much clearer view of bone levels around individual teeth.

⁉️Why is bone level important?

Periodontists assess both:
📍 STAGE = how much damage is present
📍 GRADE = how quickly disease is progressing

✨️Stages of periodontal disease:
🫴Stage I → early disease with horisontal interdental patern bone loss - completly normal for adult patients.
🫴Stage II → more established bone loss
🫴Stage III → advanced bone loss, deeper pockets, possible tooth mobility
🫴Stage IV → severe disease with complex problems and higher risk of tooth loss

✨️Then we look at GRADING:
🫴Grade A = slow progression
🫴Grade B = moderate progression
🫴Grade C = rapid progression

Age matters‼️
Example:
Two patients both have 35% bone loss:
👤 Patient aged 25
35% bone loss at a young age suggests disease progressing faster than expected → Grade C
👤 Patient aged 55
The same 35% bone loss developed over a much longer time period → may be Grade B or even slower progression

❗️Same bone loss. Different biological story.‼️

This is why probing + the correct X-rays + full assessment matter.

We don’t just diagnose gum disease — we assess the future outlook of each tooth and create the best plan to help keep your teeth for life. 🦷

Please save this and share it with anyone who might find it useful. ❤️

14/05/2026

🦷 HOW PERIODONTAL DISEASE TREATMENT WORKS 🦷
Bleeding gums when brushing? Persistent bad breath? Gums pulling away from your teeth? These may be early signs of periodontal (gum) disease.
The good news: treatment focuses on removing harmful bacteria, reducing inflammation, and helping your gums heal before serious damage occurs.
Treatment journey👇
✔️ Diagnosis & periodontal exam
✔️ Measure gum pockets and assess bone support
✔️ Scaling to remove plaque & tartar
✔️ Root planing to smooth tooth roots
✔️ Reduce bacteria and inflammation
✔️ Healing and gum reattachment
✔️ Long-term maintenance & home oral care
Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile. Early treatment can help protect your teeth and prevent bone loss.
Save this post for future reference and share it with someone who needs a gum-health reminder 💙

13/05/2026

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13/05/2026

The bacteria linked to periodontal (gum) disease can spread through saliva. Sharing utensils, kissing, or even using the same toothbrush holder may transfer harmful bacteria from one person to another.

But here’s the important part:
➡️ Transmission of bacteria does NOT always mean you’ll develop periodontal disease. Your oral hygiene, immune system, smoking habits, and overall health all play a major role.

✅ Protect Your 😁:
• Brush twice daily
• Floss every day
• Avoid sharing toothbrushes
• Schedule regular dental cleanings
• Treat gum disease early

Healthy gums = healthier life 💙

12/05/2026

For periodontal (gum) disease, social media creators often promote treatments that are misleading, incomplete, or ineffective compared with evidence-based dental care.

Common examples

❗️Oil pulling alone (coconut oil, sesame oil) — may slightly reduce bad breath or plaque, but it does not cure periodontitis or replace professional cleaning.
❗️Hydrogen peroxide rinses in high concentrations — overused online; can irritate gums and damage tissue.
❗️Activated charcoal toothpaste — little evidence for gum disease treatment and may be abrasive.
❗️“Natural antibiotics” like garlic, oregano oil, or turmeric as substitutes for dental treatment — not reliable for controlling periodontal infection.
❗️DIY tartar scraping tools sold online — can damage enamel and gums if used improperly.
❗️Salty water rinses as the main treatment — soothing, but insufficient for established gum disease.
❗️Claims that gum disease is caused only by “toxins” or diet — misleading; bacterial plaque and immune response are central causes.
❗️Home lasers/LED devices marketed as reversing gum recession — evidence is weak for consumer devices.
❗️“Regrow gums naturally” remedies — severe gum recession generally cannot be reversed naturally.
‼️Avoiding dentists because “deep cleanings loosen teeth” — dangerous misinformation. Teeth often feel loose because advanced disease already destroyed supporting bone.

Evidence-based periodontal treatment usually includes:
✨️professional scaling/root planing (“deep cleaning”)
✨️consistent plaque ✨️control
treatment of smoking, diabetes, dry mouth, etc.
✨️sometimes antibiotics or surgery in advanced cases

11/05/2026

✅ Periodontal Bone Loss-caused by gum disease and inflammation from bacterial infection.

Signs may include:
• Bleeding gums
• Gum recession
• Loose teeth
• Deep gum pockets

✅ Non-Periodontal Bone Loss-Bone shrinkage NOT caused by gum disease.

Common causes:
🫴 Missing teeth
🫴 Aging
🫴Osteoporosis
🫴 dentures
🫴Reduced chewing function
•🫴Open contact points in-between teeth
🫴habits/parafunctions - pen chewing, nail biting

📌 Key Difference:
Periodontal = infection-related bone destruction
Non-periodontal = non-infectious bone shrinkage

Early diagnosis through dental X-rays and regular checkups can help preserve oral health and bone support. 🦷✨