Submit Referral Online Nellie is dedicated to providing the best treatment and care to all her patients. She is happy to discuss any treatment options with her patients and discuss any treatments available with your dentist or hygienist/therapist.

She is also dedicated to making sure you are well maintained after your treatment and so will liaise with your hygienist/therapist at your practice, to ensure you are cared for in the appropriate way to maintain your periodontal health.

Periodontitis is a very common inflammatory condition, which affects and damages the tissue that support the teeth including the gums and bone.

Early signs are often soreness/bleeding from the gums when brushing or flossing. Other common signs can be exposure of the roots (gum recession), or drifting of the teeth.

If left untreated periodontitis ultimately leads to the loosening or loss of teeth, as the supporting bone is destroyed. Periodontitis is the leading cause of tooth loss.

Periodontitis is caused by build-up of bacteria (dental plaque). Other factors such as smoking, family history, diabetes and stress have significant impact on how susceptible you are to the disease. It is now understood that untreated periodontal disease can have effects on general health including diabetes, heart disease and pregnancy outcomes.

A specialist periodontist is a dental practitioner who specialises in the prevention and treatment of gum disease.

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 process does not re-occur.

For more information about periodontal treatments, please feel free to contact the practice.