Healthy gums mean healthy teeth and periodontics involves the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gum disease.

It is important to see a periodontist if you have been struggling to manage gum disease. Gum disease remains the most common cause of tooth loss in adults.

Gingivitis, swollen and bleeding gums and periodontitis are the two most common periodontal conditions. Both conditions are caused and sustained by dental plaque.

Some people are more vulnerable to periodontal disease than others because of factors such as a family history of the condition, smoking and stress. Pregnancy is also a time when extra care might be needed. In its early stage, its symptoms might be not that obvious.

Gingivitis is reversible with good oral hygiene but periodontitis is a result of inflammation caused by the plaque. Treatment and long-term maintenance are required to prevent teeth from being lost.

Treatment of periodontitis can prevent tooth loss from the condition but it requires working with your dental hygienist to maintain an oral hygiene routine at home to defend against it. With meticulous cleaning and a determination to keep plaque at bay, the condition can be stabilised.

We can offer a number of surgical and non-surgical procedures for the effects of periodontal conditions such as receding gums with recession correction and soft tissue grafts and cosmetic contouring of the gum line.

At The Dental Surgery Burnham, we can offer you individual care with your own treatment plan from our own periodontal expert.

Symptoms of Periodontitis

• Bleeding gums after tooth brushing
• Red, swollen, or tender gums
• Bad breath or unpleasant taste in the mouth.
• Receding gums
• Deep pockets between teeth and gums
• Loose or shifting teeth.

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