Periodontal Care
Precision gum therapy that halts disease and preserves your smile.
Begin Your JourneyUnderstanding Periodontal Care
Gum Disease Treatment
Periodontal disease—from early gingivitis to advanced periodontitis—affects the tissues supporting your teeth. Our approach combines meticulous scaling and root planing with adjunctive antimicrobial therapy, halting progression and preserving bone structure. Each treatment is calibrated to your specific pathology: probing depth, bleeding indices, and radiographic assessment guide our clinical decisions.
We employ subgingival instrumentation, ultrasonic scalers for biofilm disruption, and targeted antimicrobial agents—including chlorhexidine rinses and local antibiotics when indicated—to create an environment where tissues can reattach and stabilize. Regular periodontal maintenance appointments monitor your long-term response and prevent relapse.
Early intervention transforms outcomes. Gingivitis reverses with professional treatment and improved home care. Advanced disease cannot be reversed but can be stabilized, preventing tooth loss and systemic health complications associated with chronic bacterial infection.
Why Choose Us
The Advantages
Disease Halted, Not Hidden
Clinical scaling and root planing remove bacterial biofilm and toxins, addressing the pathology itself rather than cosmetic symptoms.
Bone Preservation
Early intervention prevents irreversible bone loss. Tissue reattachment and reduced pocket depths preserve your natural dentition.
Systemic Health Improvement
Resolving chronic periodontal infection reduces systemic inflammation and improves overall health outcomes.
The Journey
Your Treatment Process
Comprehensive Assessment
Periodontal probing, pocket depth measurement, bleeding indices, and radiographic evaluation determine disease severity and guide treatment strategy.
Scaling & Root Planing
Meticulous subgingival instrumentation removes tartar, biofilm, and bacterial toxins. Root surface smoothing promotes reattachment.
Adjunctive Antimicrobial Therapy
Chlorhexidine rinses, local antibiotics, or systemic therapy as indicated to control persistent pathogenic microbiota and support healing.
Maintenance & Monitoring
Quarterly periodontal maintenance visits monitor response, reassess pockets, and reinforce home care to prevent relapse and disease progression.
Results
Transformation
Over 1,000 smiles transformed
Investment
Pricing
Periodontal Scaling & Root Planing
from £200 per quadrant
Includes:
- Comprehensive periodontal assessment with probing
- Subgingival scaling and root planing
- Antimicrobial rinses and topical agents
- Home care instruction and maintenance guidance
Adjunctive antimicrobial therapy or local antibiotics (when indicated) priced separately. Maintenance appointments £95-120.
We offer flexible payment options to make periodontal health accessible.
"I was worried about losing teeth after being diagnosed with gum disease. The team explained everything—what was actually happening, why, and how they'd treat it. After my treatment and following the maintenance schedule, my pockets have improved significantly. I can feel the difference."
Periodontal Scaling & Root Planing
Frequently Asked Questions
Gum disease results from bacterial biofilm accumulation below the gumline. Risk factors include plaque and tartar buildup, hormonal changes, smoking, genetics, and inadequate home care. Some systemic conditions like diabetes increase susceptibility. Early detection prevents irreversible bone loss.
Scaling removes tartar and bacterial deposits above and below the gumline. Root planing smooths the root surface beneath the gum, removing toxins and roughness that harbour bacteria. Together, they form the foundation of non-surgical periodontal therapy, creating conditions for tissue reattachment.
Most patients require periodontal maintenance appointments every three months rather than the standard six-month interval. We monitor pocket depths, bleeding, and bone levels to detect early signs of relapse. The frequency is individualised based on your disease severity and response to treatment.
Early gingivitis can often be reversed with professional treatment and improved home care. Advanced periodontitis cannot be fully reversed—lost bone doesn't regenerate—but it can be halted and stabilised. With consistent treatment and maintenance, we prevent further progression and preserve your remaining teeth.
Preserve Your Natural Smile
Early intervention halts gum disease and prevents tooth loss. Schedule your comprehensive periodontal assessment today.
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