Gum Disease

Dentist calls it: Periodontitis
Treatment: Cleaning under the gums
Time: Typically two 60 mins appointments with a specialist
Cost: from £425 per hour

Gum disease is when the bone around your tooth dissolves away. The bone around a tooth is the thing that holds your tooth in place in your jaw. If you lose too much, the tooth can move, drift and eventually fall out. It is often an irreversible process, and so we like to catch it, and treat it quickly.

It is a largely painless and symptomless disease. You may experience bleeding or sore gums. And the gums may appear to be receding. In its early stages, only your dentist or hygienist may pick it up. And so it’s important to get regular checks.

It is caused by bacteria that live in the gum pocket between the tooth and gum. The more progressed the gum disease, the deeper the pocket gets, which leads to bone loss.

The bacteria comes from the plaque in your mouth, so it’s important to brush well twice a day to prevent problems. Our team can show you the best way to do this.

Gum Disease Top Tips

1. Brush well twice a day
2. Get regular dental checks
3. When diagnosed, treat quickly by a dentist or s gum disease specialist

How do we treat gum disease

1. Showing you how to brush well
2. Removing the bacteria around the gums
3. Go for regular cleanings with your hygienist when the disease settles. It can come back.