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As a specialist service, we offer the full range of Periodontal treatment on all teeth.
Gum disease, or periodontitis, is a very common condition that affects the structures
that surround and support your teeth such as the gum and bone. It affects 80% of
adults, more than half of all teenagers and is the single biggest cause of tooth loss.
Serious gum disease is linked to heart disease, strokes, diabetes and problems with
pregnancy, among other serious illnesses. Gum disease is therefore a good
indicator that something is not well within your body, which is why it should never be
ignored.
NHS Appointments for Level 2&3 Specialist Care
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Assuming your referral fits the NHS criteria and assuming you live within Buckinghamshire,
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Consultation
£120
Root Canal Treatment on any tooth
£350-500
Root Canal Re-Treatment on any tooth
£350-500
Pocket reduction surgery
£650 per sextant
Crown lengthening surgery
£500
Gingival grafting for recession
£650
What causes Gum disease?
Gum disease is caused by a build-up of bacteria on tooth surfaces, which
accumulate over time to form a sticky substance known as plaque. As plaque
accumulates on teeth, it may lead to your gums becoming swollen, red and inflamed
and may start to bleed/become sore. This early stage of gum disease is known as
gingivitis. In some people if left untreated, this may progress to a more advanced
form of gum disease, known as periodontitis, where the gums and bone surrounding
the teeth are progressively destroyed, leading them to separate and lose their
attachment to the teeth. Eventually this may lead to loosening and mobility of the
teeth, causing them to fall out.
What is a Periodontist?
A periodontist is a dentist with additional specialist training in the prevention,
diagnosis, and treatment of gum (or periodontal) disease. While gum disease can be
managed in some by their general dental practitioner, a specialist periodontist is
equipped with experience and the latest techniques in managing more advanced
disease.
At the first appointment, your periodontist will review your overall medical and dental
health and may then proceed to evaluate the health of the gums, making exact
measurements to note the most affected sites and take X-rays to establish the
condition of the underlying bone.
Based on this assessment, the periodontist will plan your treatment accordingly in
order to effectively manage and control the disease as necessary.
What Periodontal treatments are available to control gum disease?
Based on the extent of gum disease, your periodontist may suggest one or a
combination of
the following treatments as part of an overall management plan:
Non-NHS Appointments for Level 2&3 Specialist Care
Either you can be referred by your dentist or you can make an appointment with us
directly. We accept referrals for all teeth and urgent cases are usually seen within a
week or less.
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Specific oral health education and advice: as plaque is the primary cause of
all gum disease, it is important to be able to remove plaque effectively at home, and
as such your periodontist will explain thoroughly the best cleaning aids specific to
your mouth and how to best use them.
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Professional cleaning: specific cleaning instruments can be used by your
practitioner to remove all soft plaque deposits on the accessible parts of your teeth
followed by the harder deposits such as calculus which build-up in inaccessible
areas such as the pockets surrounding your teeth. All exposed tooth surfaces will
then be treated with Fluoride to help prevent sensitivity.
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Antibiotic therapy: in some cases, where the gum disease has not responded
to conventional oral hygiene measures, your practitioner may prescribe a course of
antibiotic therapy to manage persistent gum infection alongside other treatment.
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Surgical periodontal treatment: in some cases, a minor surgical procedure
may be required to expose tooth root surfaces under the gum line in order to clean
them more effectively. This involves lifting the gum away from the tooth surface
under local anaesthetic, thoroughly cleaning all surfaces removing plaque and
bacteria, and then stitching the gum back in place. Sometimes your periodontist may
even suggest regenerative periodontal therapy, where areas of bone loss can be
treated if suitable. Periodontists are also qualified to use surgical techniques to treat
gummy smiles and to improve or correct areas where the gums have receded.
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Reassessment: for any patient suffering from gum disease, review and
reassessment is of paramount importance after each course of treatment to ensure
that disease does not progress or recur.
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