Expert Periodontal Treatment for Finchley Central Residents

Book an assessment if you notice gingivitis or more advanced periodontitis. Look for red, swollen, or tender gums that bleed when you brush or floss. Persistent bad breath that does not respond to cleaning is another indicator. You might notice teeth looking longer because of gum recession or see new gaps between teeth. Many Finchley Central patients come to us when gums feel sensitive or bites feel different. The Oral Health Foundation reports that up to 50% of adults in the UK have some form of gum disease, so early care matters.

Your process starts with a 60 minute consultation. We perform a detailed examination of your gums and measure the pockets between teeth and gums. We take digital X rays to check bone levels beneath. Next comes a deep cleaning called scaling and root planing. This procedure takes one or two 60 to 90 minute appointments and is done under local anaesthetic for comfort. We carefully clean below the gumline to remove hardened plaque and bacteria. Finally, we schedule a follow up about 4 to 6 weeks later to monitor healing and set a long term maintenance plan to keep gums healthy.

A 45-year-old patient from Finchley Central came to us with concerns about bleeding gums. We found early gingivitis. We performed a thorough professional cleaning and gave detailed oral hygiene guidance on brushing and flossing. At the three month follow up, the bleeding had stopped and gum health had improved, preventing the need for more invasive treatment.

A 58-year-old teacher who travelled from Golders Green had deeper periodontal pockets of 5 to 6 mm. We completed a full scaling and root planing treatment over two appointments. The total cost was around £500 for the two affected quadrants. Six weeks later, pocket depths reduced and inflammation resolved. She is now on a three monthly hygiene schedule to maintain results.

After a deep cleaning, expect some tenderness and sensitivity for the first 2 to 3 days. This is normal. You can manage it with standard pain relief. We recommend a soft food diet for the first 24 to 48 hours and avoiding very hot or cold drinks. Continue brushing and flossing, but be gentle around the treated areas for the first week. Follow the personalised home care routine we provide to prevent recurrence. If you have severe pain, swelling that does not subside after 3 days, or a fever, call our practice during office hours

For early gingivitis the main option is an enhanced home care routine plus regular professional hygiene visits. This can reverse the condition without a deep clean. If the disease progresses to periodontitis with bone loss, non surgical scaling and root planing is the standard first line. In very advanced cases where deep cleaning does not suffice, the option may be surgical periodontal treatment, which we would refer to a specialist for. The goal is to use the least invasive method, which is why we stress early detection.

To decide what is right for you, ask questions whether you consult with us or another practice in North London. Ask for the full cost of the initial treatment plan and long term maintenance costs. Also ask how success will be measured and what your role is in keeping results. Inquire about the clinician's experience in treating gum disease and the technology used, such as digital X rays, to monitor bone levels. Finally ask if they accept your dental insurance like Denplan or Cigna.

As a private practice, we show clear pricing for all treatments. An initial periodontal consultation and assessment is a fixed fee, discussed at booking. The cost for scaling and root planing starts from around £250 per quadrant. Final cost depends on the severity and how many areas need treatment. This fee includes local anaesthetic and the treatment itself. We provide a fully itemised treatment plan with no hidden fees after the initial assessment. We accept private dental insurance from providers including Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna.