Experienced Periodontal Treatment for North London Patients

Periodontal disease develops slowly and often with little pain early on. Seek an assessment if you notice bleeding gums during brushing or flossing, swollen red or tender gums, persistent bad breath, or gums pulling away from teeth. Advanced signs include loose teeth or changes in how your teeth fit when you bite. Many North London residents come to us when these changes appear to take control of gum health before it worsens. Early intervention leads to better outcomes.

Our approach aims to restore gum health. You start with a 60-minute initial consultation for a detailed exam, including pocket depth checks to gauge disease. Then the core treatment, scaling and root planing, is done usually under local anaesthetic for comfort. It is often split across two to four 60-minute sessions. We clean deep below the gum line to remove plaque and tartar. About four to six weeks after the final cleaning, you return for a review to see how gums are healing. Finally, we set up a long-term maintenance plan with hygiene visits every three to four months to prevent recurrence.

After scaling and root planing you may have some tooth sensitivity and mild gum tenderness for a few days. This is managed with over-the-counter pain relief and a sensitive toothpaste. For the first 24 to 48 hours avoid very hot or cold foods and hard or crunchy items. Continue brushing and flossing gently to keep the area clean as it heals. Long-term success depends on excellent home care and attendance at maintenance appointments. If you experience severe or increasing pain, significant swelling, or a fever during office hours, call us. For out-of-hours emergencies, visit A&E or call 111.

Non-surgical scaling and root planing works for most gingivitis and early to moderate periodontitis. In very advanced disease, other options are needed. One option is surgical periodontal therapy where a specialist lifts the gums to reach deep tartar. It is more invasive but necessary to save teeth in severe cases. In the worst case, a tooth cannot be saved due to extensive bone loss; extraction is used. After extraction, a dental implant or fixed bridge restores function and appearance. We aim to save natural teeth first and will discuss outcomes with you.

To choose the right care, ask key questions whether you choose us or another North London practice. Inquire about diagnostic methods they use to assess gum disease, such as pocket depth charting. Ask how many deep-cleaning sessions you will need and what the costs cover. Also ask about the long-term maintenance program and how often you should return for check-ups. Finally ask about experience with cases like yours. A good provider gives clear, straightforward answers to help you feel confident in your treatment plan.

As a private practice, we do not offer NHS periodontal treatment. The price reflects the time and expertise involved. An initial consultation has a fixed fee, and scaling and root planing is charged per session or per quadrant. A full course ranges from £400 to £1,500 depending on severity. We provide a written treatment plan with all costs before work begins. We accept private insurance from Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna, and we help you understand coverage. For example, a Finchley patient with moderate periodontitis required four deep-cleaning sessions, totaling £950, with part covered by Denplan.