Private Gum Disease Treatment in Finchley

It is important to seek care if you notice persistent changes in your gums. Gingivitis is reversible, but if untreated it can progress to periodontitis with irreversible damage. You should book an assessment if your gums are red, swollen, or tender and bleed during brushing or flossing. Other signs include persistent bad breath, gums pulling away from the teeth, or teeth feeling loose. Many Finchley patients choose private care for a more thorough check or to see a gum health specialist to get a full treatment plan.

Your treatment starts with a 60 minute consultation. We perform a detailed periodontal examination, measure pocket depths between your teeth and gums, and take digital X-rays to check bone. The main treatment is scaling and root planing, done under local anaesthetic for comfort. This typically requires two appointments of 60 to 90 minutes each. The aim is to remove plaque and tartar from above and below the gum line and smooth the root surfaces to help the gums reattach. A follow-up visit at 6 to 8 weeks checks healing and pocket depths to confirm success.

Expect some tenderness for 2 to 3 days after deep cleaning, which is manageable with standard pain relief. Gums may be sore but this signals healing. Stick to a soft food diet for the first 24 to 48 hours. Maintain an excellent home care routine, which we will show you. This includes brushing twice daily and using interdental brushes or floss as advised. Long-term success depends on regular hygiene visits every 3 to 6 months to prevent recurrence. If you have severe pain, swelling, or fever after treatment, call during office hours (Mon, Wed, Fri 9-5, Tue, Thu 11-7). For emergencies outside hours, go to A&E or call 111.

Private care offers longer, focused appointments and detailed instructions. NHS treatment aims to remove plaque and is effective but often uses multiple shorter visits. Private care can provide more thorough treatment in a single session and access to newer technologies and flexible scheduling. This helps Finchley patients with a private option to restore and maintain long term gum health.

Most gum disease cases respond to non-surgical treatment like scaling and root planing. Success is higher when patients keep up good home care. For very advanced cases with deep pockets six millimetres or more that do not respond, surgery may be considered. These procedures lift the gum to improve access for cleaning and may reshape bone. This is a last resort, and we start with the least invasive, effective option.

To make an informed choice about your care, here are key questions to ask any dentist: What stage is my gum disease at and is it reversible? What does the proposed treatment involve and how many appointments will it take? What are the full costs for initial treatment and ongoing maintenance? What is your success rate with non surgical gum treatment? Do you have postgraduate training in periodontics? What home care routine should I follow to prevent recurrence? Are there alternatives to the recommended treatment?

Private gum disease treatment costs depend on the severity. A full mouth deep cleaning typically costs four hundred to twelve hundred pounds. This includes the assessment, X-rays, the procedure under local anaesthetic, and a follow-up. More complex cases requiring surgery cost more. We provide a fully itemised plan with no hidden fees after your initial consultation. We accept private insurance from Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna. Please bring your policy details to help us check coverage.