Gum Disease Treatment
Protect your gums, preserve your teeth, and support your overall health.
About this service
Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile. Gum disease (periodontal disease) is a common condition caused by the build-up of plaque and bacteria around the teeth. If left untreated, it can lead to bleeding gums, bad breath, gum recession, loose teeth, bone loss, and eventually tooth loss.
Gum disease develops when plaque and bacteria accumulate around the gum line, causing inflammation and infection. Early-stage gum disease (gingivitis) is usually reversible with professional treatment and improved home care. If left untreated, it can progress to periodontitis, where the supporting bone and tissues around the teeth begin to deteriorate.
Our experienced dental team provides personalised gum disease treatment based on the severity of your condition. Treatment may include professional cleaning, scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, oral hygiene education, and ongoing monitoring to protect your long-term oral health and prevent disease progression.
What we address
- 01Removes harmful plaque and bacteria to control infection and prevent further damage.
- 02Early treatment preserves the supporting bone and tissues that keep your teeth healthy and stable.
- 03Healthy gums become firmer, less swollen, and less prone to bleeding.
- 04Managing gum disease may reduce inflammation associated with conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
- 05Eliminating bacterial infection helps improve persistent bad breath caused by gum disease.
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Understanding gum disease
Gum disease begins with plaque—a sticky film of bacteria that naturally forms on your teeth every day. If plaque isn't removed through regular brushing, flossing, and professional dental cleanings, it hardens into tartar, which irritates the gums and allows bacteria to spread below the gum line. Over time, this inflammation causes the gums to pull away from the teeth, creating pockets where more bacteria accumulate.
In its early stage, known as gingivitis, symptoms may include bleeding gums, redness, swelling, and tenderness. As the disease progresses to periodontitis, the infection begins destroying the bone and connective tissues supporting the teeth. Without treatment, this can eventually lead to loose teeth and tooth loss.
Personalised treatment for healthier gums
Treatment depends on the stage and severity of your gum disease. Early gum disease can often be successfully managed with professional dental cleaning and improved oral hygiene at home. For more advanced cases, scaling and root planing are performed to remove plaque, tartar, and bacteria from beneath the gum line while smoothing the tooth roots to encourage healing.
In more complex situations, additional periodontal procedures or specialist referral may be recommended to restore gum health. Throughout your treatment, we'll provide personalised advice and ongoing support to help you improve your brushing and flossing techniques and reduce the risk of future disease.
Protecting your smile and overall wellbeing
Gum disease doesn't only affect your mouth—it can also influence your overall health. Research has shown links between periodontal disease and conditions including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, respiratory illness, and pregnancy complications. Maintaining healthy gums is therefore an important part of maintaining your general wellbeing.
Following successful treatment, regular periodontal maintenance appointments are essential to keep the disease under control. Routine professional cleaning, ongoing monitoring, and excellent home care work together to protect your gums, preserve your natural teeth, and support a healthy smile for life.
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