Care for your oral health
Gum health
Healthy supporting tissues matter to every treatment plan. Understand the assessment, treatment and maintenance of your gums.
Gingivitis and periodontitis are not the same
Gingivitis is inflammation mainly affecting the gums. Periodontitis also involves the supporting attachment and bone around the teeth. It may be associated with deeper pockets, recession and, in advanced cases, tooth mobility.
A periodontal examination records bleeding, pocket depths, recession and mobility, with imaging when indicated. Those findings help distinguish the condition and determine how much treatment and monitoring are needed.
Initial treatment and deeper cleaning
Early care includes practical cleaning instruction and removal of plaque and tartar. If deposits and disease extend below the gum line, root-surface cleaning may be needed. Local anaesthetic and treatment over more than one appointment may be appropriate.
The tissues are reassessed after initial treatment. Persistent deep pockets or other findings may require further periodontal care, including surgical options in selected cases. A routine professional cleaning should not be presented as sufficient for every level of disease.
Receding gums need an individual diagnosis
Recession can have several contributing factors, including periodontal disease, brushing trauma, tooth position and tissue characteristics. Treatment may focus on changing cleaning habits, sensitivity management or correcting contributing problems.
A gum graft may be considered in suitable cases, but not all recession needs surgery and complete coverage cannot be assumed. Discuss the cause, progression and realistic objective before choosing a procedure.
Keeping teeth and implants maintainable
Smoking, poorly controlled diabetes, inadequate plaque removal and difficult restoration margins can complicate periodontal health. Tell the dentist about your health history and medicines. The aim is to identify manageable risks as part of the treatment plan.
Implants also need healthy surrounding tissues. Bleeding, swelling, discharge or a persistent unpleasant taste around an implant should be checked. Restoration design and access for cleaning matter, as does continuing implant maintenance.
After treatment: ongoing care matters
Temporary tenderness or cold sensitivity can occur. Continue the cleaning method you have been shown and attend reviews. Maintenance intervals depend on risk and response; there is no universal schedule that replaces individual assessment.
Periodontal treatment aims to control disease and preserve support where possible. It does not make future inflammation impossible. If bleeding, soreness or tooth looseness persists or worsens, arrange further assessment.
Travelling for gum treatment
Allow for assessment, initial treatment and reassessment rather than expecting a permanent solution in a single visit. Before starting, agree how ongoing care will be provided after you return home and whether other planned dental work should wait until gum health is stable.
Read our bleeding gums guide and the NHS gum disease information. Rapidly increasing swelling, fever or severe symptoms need prompt care; breathing or swallowing difficulty requires emergency help.
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