Periodontics. Gum Disease Management.
- Healthy gums, healthy smile
Periodontal Care. Gum Care for Overall Health.
At 9 Devizes Road, we understand the importance of healthy gums as a foundation for a beautiful smile and overall well-being. Periodontics, the dental speciality focused on the health of the supporting structures around your teeth, is a crucial part of our comprehensive dental care.
Our specialist periodontists have undergone advanced training in the management and treatment of periodontitis (advanced gum disease), ensuring you receive expert care tailored to your needs.
Gum disease is associated with serious health conditions such as Type II diabetes, heart disease and systemic inflammation. That’s why we prioritise periodontal health and offer customised treatment plans designed to restore and maintain the health of your gums and teeth.
Our Approach. Periodontal Care.
Our approach to periodontal care at 9 Devizes Road in Swindon begins with the least invasive methods. We prefer non-surgical treatments when appropriate, focusing on decontaminating and thoroughly cleaning the root surfaces inside deep periodontal pockets. Non-surgical management may involve:
- Scaling and root surface debridement.
- Splinting of teeth and guidance on plaque control
In more advanced cases, minor surgical procedures may be necessary to correct defects and irregularities in the bone and soft tissue surrounding the affected teeth. These procedures aim to restore periodontal health and may include:
- Pocket reduction procedures
- Regenerative procedures
- Crown lengthening
- Soft tissue grafting
- Cosmetic procedures
FAQ. Questions & Answers About Periodontics.
Symptoms of periodontitis include swollen, red and tender gums, bad breath, toothache, or loose teeth. However, you need a dentist to exam and diagnose this – or any dental condition – as there may be few or no symptoms. Gum disease can remain undetected for decades, which is why it’s vital you attend regular dental check-ups and hygiene appointments throughout your life.
Periodontal disease is the aggravated form of gingivitis. However, unlike gingivitis, which can be reversed with daily brushing and flossing, periodontitis can usually only be treated and kept under control. A consultation with our specialist periodontists will help you know for sure which treatment option you’ll require.