Periodontal Treatment for North Finchley | Transparent Pricing

Periodontal (gum) disease often develops slowly and without pain in its early stages. Seek treatment if you notice warning signs, since early intervention prevents more damage. Book an assessment if you have red, swollen, or tender gums that bleed when you brush or floss. Other signs include persistent bad breath, gums pulling away from teeth (recession), or teeth feeling loose. Many patients from North Finchley visit us when bleeding gums first appear, a classic sign of gingivitis, the earliest stage of gum disease. Timely treatment reverses this stage.

Your treatment journey starts with a comprehensive 60-minute consultation. We'll assess your gum health, measure pockets between teeth and gums, and take digital X-rays to check the underlying bone. First, for early-stage gingivitis, a professional cleaning with our hygienist over one or two 45-minute sessions is usually sufficient. For more advanced periodontitis, the next step is non-surgical deep cleaning, known as root planing and scaling. This procedure lasts 60 to 90 minutes per session and cleans below the gum line to remove hardened plaque and bacteria. This is usually done under local anaesthetic for your comfort. Finally, you have follow-up appointments every 3-6 months to monitor your gum health and keep the disease under control.

Although the phrase low cost sounds attractive, our focus is on delivering real value and preventing larger problems later. The cost of periodontal treatment depends on the severity of your condition. A simple hygiene appointment costs less than a full course of deep cleaning for advanced periodontitis. During your consultation we provide a clear, itemised treatment plan with no hidden fees, so you know exactly what to expect. This helps you decide based on value, not just price. We accept private dental insurance from providers including Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna, which can help manage the cost. Investing in professional gum care preserves your teeth for life.

After a deep cleaning, you might experience tenderness and sensitivity for a few days. Your gums may feel sore, but this is a sign of healing and is manageable with over-the-counter painkillers. We recommend a soft food diet for the first 24-48 hours and avoiding very hot or cold drinks. Continue your home care routine, brushing gently around the treated areas. Long-term success depends on excellent oral hygiene. We'll show you the most effective techniques for brushing and cleaning between your teeth. Call our practice during office hours (Mon/Wed/Fri 9-5, Tue/Thu 11-7) if you experience severe pain that does not improve, significant swelling, or signs of infection like fever.

To help you choose, here are key questions to ask any provider, whether ours or another practice in North London. What stage is my gum disease at and can it be reversed? What treatment do you recommend and why? What are the success rates for this treatment? What is included in the quoted cost and are there any extra fees? What home care steps should I follow to maintain the results? How often will follow-up visits happen? Will you treat me by a dentist or a dental hygienist?

The main alternative is no treatment, but this brings serious consequences. Ignoring gum disease lets the infection progress, leading to bone destruction that supports teeth. This can cause teeth to become loose or require extraction. Extraction is a last resort, and it then leads to needing more complex and costly treatments like implants or bridges. The best approach is to treat gum disease early to save your natural teeth. The non-surgical treatment has a high success rate, about 80 to 90 percent, especially when caught early.