Periodontics / Gum Treatment
Periodontitis is a more advanced form of gum disease in which the infection has spread below the gumline and begun to damage the bone and ligaments around the teeth. Pockets form and teeth may loosen if it is not treated.
Treatment focuses on thoroughly cleaning below the gumline, controlling infection and helping you maintain good hygiene. Some cases need additional therapy or surgery, and lifelong maintenance visits are usually recommended.
Benefits
- Helps halt the progression of gum disease
- Reduces pocket depth and infection
- Aims to save natural teeth
- Personalised long-term maintenance plan
- Supports general oral health
What to Expect
- Full gum assessment and X-rays
- Diagnosis and staging
- Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing)
- Adjunctive treatment if required
- Re-evaluation of healing
- Regular periodontal maintenance
Frequently Asked Questions
Untreated periodontitis can lead to tooth loosening and loss. Early treatment and consistent maintenance aim to prevent this.
Research suggests links between gum disease and conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. Ask your dentist or physician about your own situation.
Many patients improve with non-surgical treatment. Surgery is considered when deep pockets remain after initial therapy.
