Periodontal Treatment for Finchley Central | Gum Disease Care

You should book an assessment for periodontal treatment if you notice persistent signs of gum disease. The most common indicator is gums that bleed when you brush or floss. Other symptoms include red, swollen, or tender gums, persistent bad breath that does not improve after cleaning, and a receding gum line that makes your teeth look longer. In more advanced periodontitis, teeth may feel loose or you may notice new gaps between them. Many Finchley Central residents seek help when they see these issues are not getting better on their own. Early intervention helps prevent more complex problems.

Your treatment starts with a 60 minute consultation and a thorough examination. We measure the pockets between teeth and gums to assess the disease stage. For early gingivitis, a professional deep clean and hygiene session, often called a scale and polish, may be all that is needed. For more advanced periodontitis, the next step is non surgical root surface debridement. This procedure is done under local anaesthetic over one or two 60 minute appointments and involves cleaning below the gum line to remove plaque and tartar from the tooth roots. This allows the gums to heal and reattach. We then schedule a follow up visit after 8 to 12 weeks to check your progress.

Right after root surface debridement you may have mild tenderness and sensitivity to hot and cold for a few days. This is normal and can be managed with standard pain relief. A soft food diet is advised for the first 24 to 48 hours. The key to long term success is a strong oral hygiene routine. This includes daily interdental brushing or flossing to clean between the teeth, which we will show you. Regular hygiene appointments every 3 to 6 months help prevent the disease from returning. Red flags requiring immediate contact include severe increasing pain after day 3, significant swelling, or signs of infection such as pus. For after hours emergencies, go to A&E or call 111.

We provide affordable, high quality care with no hidden fees. The cost of periodontal treatment depends on how advanced the condition is. A simple hygiene appointment for gingivitis has a fixed price, while a multi visit root surface debridement is quoted after the initial assessment. We give a detailed breakdown of all costs before treatment starts. As a private practice we do not offer NHS services but we accept major insurance plans including Denplan, Cigna, and Max Bupa. Our team helps you understand your coverage and payment options. A Finchley Central patient with early gingivitis recently completed two hygiene appointments for a total cost that worked with their Denplan. Another patient from Muswell Hill with moderate periodontitis required deeper cleaning over two sessions; we provided a full quote upfront to help with budgeting.

Non surgical cleaning is the standard first line for periodontal disease. If the disease is very advanced and does not respond fully to this treatment, other options can be discussed. These may include referral for surgical procedures such as flap surgery to access the roots more easily. If a tooth loses too much bone support and cannot be saved, extraction is considered. After extraction, options like a dental implant or a bridge are discussed to restore function. Our aim is to save natural teeth and we first explore all non surgical options.

To choose what fits you best, consider asking these questions of any provider in North London: What stage is my gum disease at and what does the treatment plan involve? Is this price quote for the entire treatment, including follow ups? How many appointments are needed to complete the treatment? What are the long term maintenance requirements and their costs? What specific home care routine do you recommend for my condition? Do you accept my dental insurance such as Denplan or Cigna?