Gum (Periodontal) Disease

Gum disease is a serious bacterial infection in your mouth caused by a gradual build-up of plaque. When plaque hardens it becomes tartar, which can harm your gums and cause them to become inflamed.

Bad breath, tooth sensitivity, receding gums, abscessed teeth, and bleeding/swollen gums are signs of gum disease. If you are concerned you may have gum disease, we strongly recommend you contact us immediately.

Proper brushing and flossing everyday is your best chance at preventing gum disease. Though, regular dental assessments and cleans are necessary to remove tartar and treat advanced gum disease.

You can learn effective daily plaque removal methods and oral hygiene maintenance techniques for home during a consultation with one of our dental hygienists.

Contact us today to schedule your next assessment.

Gum Health

About Fresh Dental Care


Our Services

Cnr Queen & Victoria Streets, Grafton, NSW 2460

Parking available on street side.
Wheelchair ramp access available.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays.

Coffs Harbour

(now Bupa Dental Coffs Harbour, with the same great team, same location, same great services
and accepting non-Bupa patients)

(02) 6651 1350

Suite 1 252 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450

Parking available on Barrie Street or at rear of building. Accessible parking and ramp access from carpark at rear of building.

Working Hours

Monday to Tuesday - 9:00am to 5:30pm
Wednesday to Thursday - 9:00am to 6:00pm
Fridays - 9:00am to 4:30pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays.

Macksville

(02) 6568 1335

1 Princess Street, Macksville, NSW 2447

Parking available on street side, all day parking available off Princess or MCKay Street. Accessible parking space and ramp available at rear of building (accessed through the lane way off river street).

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday - 8:30am to 5:30pm
Fridays - 9:00 to 1:30pm
Closed Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays