Expert Periodontal Treatment in Finchley Central

Book an assessment if you notice signs like gums that bleed when you brush or floss, redness, swelling or tenderness, or gums that have started to pull away from teeth. Persistent bad breath that doesn’t improve after cleaning, or teeth that feel loose or have shifted, are also signs. Early stages can be painless, so don't wait for pain to seek help. If you’re in Finchley Central and have these symptoms, get evaluated. The goal is to save your natural teeth and avoid advanced problems such as tooth loss and bone loss.

Your journey starts with a 60 minute comprehensive assessment at our Finchley practice. We’ll conduct a thorough exam, measure the pockets between teeth and gums, and take digital x-rays to check bone support. Next, we schedule the non-surgical treatment, usually in one or two sessions of 60 to 90 minutes. This procedure, known as scaling and root planing, gently removes plaque and tartar below the gumline. We use local anaesthetic so you are comfortable. A follow-up review is planned for 8 to 12 weeks later to track progress and plan long-term maintenance to keep your gums healthy.

After a periodontal cleaning, you may have mild tenderness and sensitivity for a few days. Your gums may look redder and may bleed briefly when you brush at first. This usually eases within a week. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and avoid very hot, cold, or hard foods for 2–3 days. Long-term success depends on your home care. Meticulous brushing and interdental cleaning are essential to prevent recurrence. We will give you personalised instructions. Call during office hours (Mon, Wed, Fri 9–5, Tue, Thu 11–7) for severe pain, persistent swelling, or fever. For emergencies outside hours, call 111.

The main alternative to non-surgical treatment is no treatment, which lets the disease progress and can lead to bone loss and tooth loss. In very advanced cases where non-surgical care is not enough, surgery might be an option to regenerate bone or reposition gum tissue for easier cleaning. Our approach is to start with the least invasive option. If teeth are too loose, extraction followed by a implant or bridge is another option. During your consultation we’ll explain why non-surgical treatment is the standard for most cases and discuss other options relevant to your situation.

To make an informed choice about your care, whether with us or another Finchley practice, ask these questions: what stage is my gum disease and what does that mean for my teeth long term; is non-surgical treatment enough or might I need surgery later; what is the success rate and how is it measured; what are the full costs for the initial treatment and ongoing maintenance; how should my home care change to ensure success; do you accept private insurance plans like Denplan or Cigna.

At our Finchley practice we believe in transparent fees. An initial periodontal consultation with a full mouth assessment is £95. Non-surgical treatment costs vary by case, typically from £360 to over £1,200 for more advanced cases needing multiple sessions. This fee covers the cleaning and the local anaesthetic. Ongoing maintenance with our hygienist is charged separately. We are a private practice and do not offer NHS treatment. We do accept private insurance from providers such as Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna. We will provide a detailed treatment plan with all costs before we begin.