Gum Treatment

At Hermitage Clinic we provide the highest standard of dentistry . We pride ourselves in using the finest dental materials with advanced dental techniques. We also have specialist Periodontologist to carry out our complex gum treatments.

Routine Scale and Polish

A clean and healthy mouth will improve your appearance, help you to keep your teeth and give you fresh breath. Therefore it is very important to have your teeth professionally clean in a regular basis. Were we will Carefully remove the deposits that build up on the teeth (tartar) and teaching you how to prevent it reforming again. Regular visits and advice will help build your confidence in maintaining your oral health and achieving a healthy mouth hence preventing gum disease.

What is gum disease?

Gum disease describes swelling, soreness or infection of the tissues supporting the teeth. There are two main forms of gum disease: gingivitis and periodontal disease.

What is gingivitis?

Gingivitis means inflammation of the gums. This is when the gums around the teeth become very red and swollen. Often the swollen gums bleed when they are brushed during cleaning.

What is periodontal disease?

Long-standing gingivitis can turn into periodontal disease. There are a number of types of periodontal disease and they all affect the tissues supporting the teeth. As the disease gets worse the bone anchoring the teeth in the jaw is lost, making the teeth loose. If this is not treated, the teeth may eventually fall out. In fact, more teeth are lost through periodontal disease than through tooth decay.

What is the cause of gum disease?

All gum disease is caused by plaque. Plaque is a film of bacteria which forms on the surface of the teeth and gums every day. Many of the bacteria in plaque are completely harmless, but there are some that have been shown to be the main cause of gum disease. To prevent and treat gum disease, you need to make sure you remove all the plaque from your teeth every day. This is done by brushing and flossing.

How will smoking affect my gums and teeth?

Smoking can also make gum disease worse. Patients who smoke are more likely to produce bacterial plaque, which leads to gum disease. The gums are affected because smoking causes a lack of oxygen in the bloodstream, so the infected gums fail to heal. Gum disease still remains the most common cause of tooth loss in adults.

How do I know if I have gum disease?

The first sign is blood on the toothbrush or in the rinsing water when you clean your teeth. Your gums may also bleed when you are eating, leaving a bad taste in your mouth. Your breath may also become unpleasant.

What treatments are needed?

We will clean your teeth thoroughly to remove the scale. You'll also be shown how to remove plaque successfully yourself, cleaning all surfaces of your teeth thoroughly and effectively. This may take a number of sessions of deep scaling.

Below is a examples of our advanced scale and polish results using latest air abrasion techniques. Please note the procedures below was actually carried out in Hermitageclinic.

Patient complained of Severe beetle Nut and smoking staining

Once I have had periodontal disease, can I get it again?

The periodontal diseases are never cured. But it can be controlled, as long as you keep up the home care you have been taught. Any further loss of bone will be very slow and it may stop altogether. However, you must make sure you remove plaque every day, and go for regular check ups.

Please enjoy some of our amazing transformations treated in our Treatment Gallery and read what are patients have said in our Testimonials

We would be delighted to welcome you to our practice. Please give us a call on 0207 481 2999

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