Gum Disease Treatment in Richmond, Muswell Hill, Heston, Palmers Green, Cockfosters

Gum Disease

Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults in the U.K. But don’t be alarmed by this statistic.

With good at-home maintenance support and treatment from an experienced dental team like us here at The Smile Studios, you can make sure you maintain healthy, natural teeth for years to come.

What Is Gum Disease?

Gum disease is a condition that affects the health of your gums. Once it has reached an advanced stage, it can cause gum and bone deterioration.

Some early signs of gum disease are bleeding gums, inflamed and swollen gums, gum recession and gaps between teeth. By the time gum disease has progressed to periodontal disease (advanced gum disease), loose teeth and tooth loss can occur, putting your oral health in jeopardy.

One of the major complications with gum disease is that it can be a silent aggressor. Therefore, hygienist appointments are so important, uncovering early signs of the disease. Your hygienist will then be able to tailor treatment to address the issues present.

FAQs

1. How do you diagnose gum disease?

We have several very effective tools and examination procedures to diagnose you including:

Visual exam to determine and identify the primary symptoms.
Examination of gum recession and infection pockets using a specially designed probe
X-rays to establish the extent of damage to the teeth and underlying bone.

2. How can the smile studios help?

Our hygienist team has years of collective experience – they’ve seen it all, including even the most complex of cases.

Some of the methods we can use to address gum disease include:

Scaling and Polishing
This is a routine treatment that removes plaque and tartar from your gum line. We are experienced at performing this gently and thoroughly, using minimally invasive equipment and techniques.
Root Planing
This involves removing bacteria from the roots of your teeth, which is harder to reach.We may need to perform repeat root planing treatment for more severe cases.
Surgery
We will always explore non-surgical treatment before considering surgical methods. We may perform surgical treatment in cases such as when a tooth needs to be extracted. Don’t worry though, if we need to extract a failing tooth, there are multiple options for tooth replacement, such as Dental Implants.
Our Philosophy of Prevention
We are big advocates of prevention over cure. As teeth and gums can’t recover from gum disease, it’s important to put the effort in each day, to minimise the need for treatment in the future. During your hygienist appointments, we can let you know which aspects of your oral hygiene might be causing the onset of gum disease. We will also let you know how often we think you should attend routine hygienist appointments, depending on your risk factors and the condition of your gums.