Periodontics

Dental Specialists have undertaken additional years of training to attain an advanced understanding of their chosen field. Our Specialist Periodontist has worked with complex gum disease cases and uses the very latest technology to diagnose and treat you, in the least invasive way possible.

We are one of the few dental practices in our area to have a Specialist Periodontist as part of the team and we are happy to take referrals from other practices.

How we approach treating gum disease will depend on how advanced it has become. In some cases, non-surgical methods can be used to reach plaque that has gathered under the gum line. If your gums have significantly receded or teeth have become loose as a result of your periodontal (gum) pockets widening, surgical intervention might be the most viable course of action to nurse your mouth back to health.

Follow up appointments post-treatment may also be necessary to make sure your condition has fully stabilised. However advanced gum disease can become, there is always a way back to a healthy mouth.

It can be really difficult to know if you are suffering from gum disease: in many cases symptoms remain dormant until serious progression has transpired. You can significantly lower your risk of periodontal disease by visiting us for routine hygienist appointments, during which plaque is removed. We can also provide advice on the type of changes you can make to your lifestyle, in an effort to prevent gum disease from returning.

Some symptoms indicating it’s time to come and see the periodontist include:

• Bleeding gums when you brush and floss.
• Changes to the way your teeth bite together.
• Loose teeth.
• Red and swollen gums (healthy gums are pink).
• Chronic bad breath.

You should also come in to see us regularly if you have high risk factors for gum disease. Individuals who smoke, regularly drink alcohol, have a poor oral hygiene routine and who have diabetes are all at increased risk of developing gum disease.