Specialist Periodontics
Gum Disease Treatment from Specialist Periodontists
We provide specialist periodontal treatment for advanced gum disease
Gum Disease
At Rose Lane Dental Practice our regular general patients will have their gum health carefully monitored by their dentist and have recommendations for treatment with one of our highly skilled and gentle hygienists.
Some patients will be identified as having periodontal disease, this process involves loss of the bone support around your teeth, and if untreated can lead to loss of teeth.
Rose Lane Dental Practice is fortunate to have a number of periodontal specialists as part of our team.
Periodontal treatment helps you care for and look after your gums; allowing us to save teeth that you could otherwise lose due to gum disease.
FAQs
How common is gum disease?
According to NHS reports, Gum Disease is estimated to affect more than half of all adults in the UK to some degree and most people experience it at least once. Gum disease is also the UK’s leading cause of tooth loss within adults.
What contributes to the risk of gum disease?
Smokers, Diabetics, Pregnant Women, Patients with high stress levels and a family history of Gum Disease are most at risk from Dental Hygiene problems.
What are the signs of gum disease?
Red, puffy, swollen gums, bleeding gums after brushing or eating; with the possibility of just bleeding on their own, and tooth loss are all common signs of the presence of Gum Disease.