Periodontics in a nutshell
Specialist care for gums and tooth support
Periodontics focuses on the health of your gums and the structures that support your teeth. Periodontal care is designed to diagnose, treat and manage gum-related concerns, from bleeding gums and gum recession to more complex problems affecting the stability, comfort and appearance of your smile.
You may benefit from seeing a periodontist if you have bleeding gums, loose teeth, gum recession, bone loss, deep gum pockets, persistent bad breath, or if you need specialist gum treatment before crowns, implants or cosmetic dental work.
Treatment Options
Gum disease can cause bleeding gums, bad breath, gum recession, loose teeth and bone loss around the teeth. Specialist periodontal treatment helps reduce inflammation, clean below the gumline and stabilise your gum health with a tailored maintenance plan.
Gum recession occurs when the gum moves away from the tooth, exposing more of the tooth or root surface. A periodontist can assess the cause and advise whether monitoring, prevention, restorative care or gum grafting may be suitable.
Crown lengthening may be recommended when there is not enough visible tooth structure for a crown, veneer or restoration. It can also be used to improve gumline balance as part of cosmetic or restorative treatment planning.
Gum contouring can reshape uneven or excess gum tissue to create a more balanced gumline. It may be recommended for patients with a gummy smile, asymmetrical gums, or as part of cosmetic smile design before bonding, veneers or crowns.
Gum grafting may help protect exposed root surfaces caused by gum recession. It can improve gum thickness, reduce the risk of further recession and, in some cases, enhance the appearance of the gumline.
After active gum treatment, regular periodontal maintenance helps keep the condition stable. These appointments monitor gum pockets, remove plaque and calculus, and support your home care routine.
Healthy gums and bone are important for the long-term success of dental implants. Periodontal care may be needed before implant treatment, during planning or to manage inflammation around existing implants.
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FAQs
Our preferred method of payment is bank transfer, and we accept most debit and credit cards, though not American Express.
We are also pleased to be able to offer you a finance plan to help you spread the cost of your dental treatment into monthly payments that are manageable for you. Options include 0% interest free payments up to 12 months.
Sadly not, we are a private practice only.
There is on street regulated parking available in the area.
Generally speaking your treatment may be uncomfortable, but it should not be painful, and we will do our very best to make sure the whole experience is as pleasant as possible. If you are nervous, we do offer various forms of sedation and we are most happy to discuss your needs and options with you.
We are here to look after you, your teeth, gums and general oral health - all the team are very approachable and understanding. It's our job and we love doing it.
You can call 020 8348 9995, email info@pondsquaredental.co.uk, complete an enquiry form or book an appointment directly through our website.
A fee is usually charged if there is not enough notice given to cancel or rearrange an appointment or if an appointment is missed.
We follow all the regulations and advice and manufacturer requirements regarding cross infection, decontamination, hygiene and equipment maintenance. We take your safety and ours very seriously.
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