Periodontics

We offer periodontal treatment to address diseases that affect your gums and the underlying bone that supports your teeth.

By stabilising and treating gum disease, you can enjoy better oral health and have a set of teeth that are easier to care for.

What can a periodontist do for me?

• Diagnose periodontal disease and plan treatment to address it.
• Perform surgical and non-surgical treatment to treat and stabilise gum disease.
• Recommend the best course of action if failing teeth affected by gum disease need to be replaced.
• Perform aesthetic crown lengthening treatment to improve the appearance of a ‘gummy smile’.
• Performing functional crown lengthening to restore an adequate amount of natural tooth structure above the gum line, so restoration can be placed.

Periodontists are trained in using the most up-to-date techniques and technology to address the debilitating effect gum disease can have on a patient’s oral health.

Your questions answered

What happens if gum disease goes untreated?

Untreated periodontal disease can be extremely detrimental to your mouth. As gum disease destroys the bone in your jaw, this can lead to loose teeth which then need to be extracted.

Should plaque reach below the surface of your gum line, there is also the possibility of it entering your bloodstream, increasing your risk of heart disease. Having periodontal treatment can improve your quality of life, and become the first step to replacing teeth that have been lost due to gum disease.

What kind of treatment is performed by a periodontist?

A periodontist will perform a deep cleaning of the root surfaces below the gum line. This is carried out under local anaesthetic. This procedure aims to reduce the inflammation and the size of the pockets, where each tooth sits.

In cases where gum disease has reached an advanced stage, we may need to perform gum surgery to better access hard-to-reach areas where plaque has settled. Once we are confident that gum disease has been stabilised, we will be able to let you know how often to come in for routine cleanings, which are necessary for removing plaque accumulation.