Periodontics & Gum Care
Support the foundations of your smile with care that addresses gum inflammation, periodontal disease and changes in gum health.
Treatments in this department
What this covers. Which of these is right for you is decided with your clinician at a consultation, never from a list.
Gum Health Assessment
Evaluation of bleeding, gum recession, pocket depths and tooth support to identify concerns and plan appropriate care.
Deep Cleaning & Root Surface Debridement
Thorough cleaning below the gum line to remove bacterial deposits from root surfaces and help control periodontal inflammation.
Gingivitis Treatment
Professional cleaning and tailored home-care guidance to address early gum inflammation and improve daily plaque control.
Periodontitis Management
An individual treatment and maintenance plan to manage gum disease affecting the tissues and bone that support teeth.
Gum Recession Management
Assessment of exposed roots and receding gums, with treatment options based on sensitivity, appearance and tissue health.
Periodontal Maintenance
Ongoing professional care after gum treatment to monitor stability, control deposits and support long-term gum health.
Gum Grafting
Selected surgical procedures that add gum tissue to improve coverage or tissue thickness around affected teeth.
Crown Lengthening
Reshaping of gum and, when required, supporting bone to expose more tooth structure for a restoration or improve tooth proportions.
What to expect
Your visit starts with a conversation and an examination, with X-rays only where they add something. Your dentist explains what they see and the options in plain language, and nothing starts until you have agreed the plan. Local anaesthetic is used where a step would otherwise be uncomfortable, and you can ask for a pause at any time.
Aftercare basics
Your dentist gives you written aftercare for your case before you leave. The basics usually include gentle brushing and flossing as normal, a quiet day for the treated area, and a review visit so healing and comfort can be checked. If anything feels wrong, message us on WhatsApp and we reply during clinic hours.
Five questions
The questions people ask before this treatment. Anything else, ask us on WhatsApp.
My gums bleed when I brush. Is that serious?
Bleeding is usually an early sign of gum inflammation and is very treatable. A gum health assessment shows where things stand and what will help.
Can gum disease be reversed?
Early gingivitis usually can be, with professional cleaning and good home care. Established periodontitis is managed rather than cured, and a maintenance plan keeps it stable.
How is a deep cleaning different from a normal one?
A deep clean works below the gum line to remove deposits from the root surfaces, usually under local anaesthetic and sometimes over more than one visit.
Which dentist will I see?
All three of our dentists work across these treatments. Tell us what you need and we book you with the right person, or name the dentist you would like to see.
How do I book?
Tap the WhatsApp button, add your name, and we reply with times during clinic hours. You can also call the clinic.
