Periodontist Consultation Cambridge - Gum Disease Specialist

What are the Benefits of Periodontal Treatment?

Expert care
Feel reassured that your oral health is in safe hands with our experienced periodontist - helping you control and manage gum disease.
Healthier gums
The overall aim of periodontal treatment is to improve your gum health, reducing inflammation, pain and sensitivity.
Stronger teeth
Enjoy a more supported smile and the ability to bite and chew comfortably once your gum health is under control.
Increased confidence
You can’t help but show off a healthy smile! Improved oral hygiene can make your teeth and gums bright and your confidence soar.

Meet our Periodontist

Dimitra graduated in 2006 from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Dental Institute with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and was awarded her Membership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2008.

She subsequently worked as a Senior House Officer in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Sussex and in private practice in Kent as well as in Athens, Greece.

In 2015 she completed her specialist training in Periodontology at the Eastman Dental Institute in London and went on to be awarded a Membership in Restorative Dentistry.

Dimitra is registered on the GDC’s Specialist List for Periodontics, and she has over 10 years’ experience in private practice. In addition, she held the post of Clinical Research Fellow at Queen Mary’s University Dental School from 2017 to 2019.

Her interest in Periodontics stems from the view that changing patients’ attitude towards oral hygiene and optimising the periodontal tissues set the foundations for achieving oral health and are vital steps before proceeding to advanced dental treatments.

Dimitra spends her free time exploring Cambridgeshire with her partner & their two young boys. She enjoys swimming and ballet class and is a keen skier.

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What is Gum Disease (Periodontitis)?

Periodontitis is a very common inflammatory condition that damages the gums and bone supporting your teeth. The early signs often include sore, bleeding gums, gum recession, and drifting teeth. If left untreated, it ultimately leads to loose teeth, as the supporting bone is destroyed. Periodontitis is the leading cause of tooth loss worldwide.

Periodontitis is caused by a build-up of bacteria and plaque on your teeth, with factors such as smoking, family history, diabetes and stress increasing your risk. Careful diagnostic assessment and treatment from a periodontist can halt the progress of the condition, with initial treatment followed by regular reviews and home care advice.

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Your Guide to Periodontal Treatment

Book your full periodontal assessment with our periodontist, Dr Ahmadi.
She will examine your mouth and create your bespoke treatment plan
Using specialist techniques, Dr Ahmadi will aim to stabilise the disease process.
Regular review appointments and hygiene appointments are paramount to managing your long-term gum health.

Why Visit Hills Road Dental to See a Periodontist?

Highly trained and experienced periodontist
Wide range of periodontal treatments available for every patient
Premium, long-established private dental practice, ideally located in Cambridge with parking
Periodontal referrals welcomed for non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

: A periodontist specialises in preventing and treating gum disease, often in the more severe cases. Your regular dentist is often more focused on general dental care, and may choose to refer you to a periodontist for specialist gum care if necessary.
: If you are experiencing any signs of gum disease, such as inflamed, swollen or bleeding gums, loose teeth, or bad breath, you should book an appointment with a periodontist. Your dentist may also recommend treatment with a periodontist to help improve your oral health.
: A periodontist is best placed to help you manage and improve your gum health. During your consultation, you will have a full periodontal assessment, investigations, as well as digital radiographs if required. This gives a complete picture of your oral health and enables your periodontist to create a treatment plan tailored to your needs. Your long-term gum health starts with a periodontist consultation!
: Our gum specialist in Cambridge can provide bespoke treatments to help with advanced gum disease, including non-surgical treatment to remove plaque from below the gumline, gum grafting, crown lengthening and frenectomies. Treatment of periodontitis also requires oral hygiene instruction and advice on home care. Regular follow-up appointments are vital to ensure advanced gum disease does not reoccur.
: At our dental practice in Cambridge, we welcome self-referrals and referrals from professional dentists. If you feel your gum health would benefit from periodontal treatment, please contact us to book an appointment. We are also pleased to accept referred patients. Dr Ahmadi is happy to discuss any available treatments with your general dentist or hygienist, and work with them to ensure you are given the best care both during and after your periodontal referral.
: With careful assessment and treatment, it is normally possible to halt the progress of periodontitis. Treatment of periodontitis requires oral hygiene instruction and advice on home care followed by professional cleaning under anaesthetic by the periodontist.
Following the initial treatment, patients are then reassessed after a few weeks to ensure the disease has resolved. If localised areas of periodontitis are found to persist, these isolated areas may require further treatment, which may include surgical corrective therapy.
Long-term success of periodontal treatment depends on both your own efforts with oral hygiene and those of the practice team who provide your regular care. Regular follow-up appointments with your hygienist and periodontist are vitally important to ensure the disease does not re-occur.
: The cost of periodontal treatment varies depending on your individual case and the procedures needed to get your gum disease under control. At Hills Road Dental, a comprehensive 1 hour consultation with our periodontal specialist costs £240, with periodontal reviews from £180 each. You can see a full guide to our periodontal costs on the fees page.
: If left untreated, periodontitis can worsen, leading to loose teeth and even tooth loss. Untreated periodontal disease can also have effects on your general health, including diabetes, and heart disease.

When Visiting

We are located at 259 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8RP

We are at the Addenbrookes end of Hills Road, opposite The Perse School. Our entrance is located in Glebe Road. The practice is easily accessible on the ground floor with a level entrance.

Visiting by car?

Ample, free parking is available onsite at the practice

Travelling by bike?

Our dedicated racks keep your bike secure

Catching the bus?

There is a bus stop opposite the practice

Travelling by train?

We are a 10-minute walk from Cambridge Train Station

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Periodontist

Advanced gum care with our periodontist in Cambridge

What are the Benefits of Periodontal Treatment?

Expert care

Healthier gums

Stronger teeth

Increased confidence