Gum Treatment — what it actually is
Gum disease begins with inflammation around the teeth and can progress to loss of the supporting bone. Because it is often painless, bleeding or loose teeth may be the first warning.
Treatment focuses on removing bacteria and tartar from below the gumline, then helping you keep those areas clean.
Signs you may need it
One of these on its own is worth a look. Two or more, and it is worth booking rather than waiting to see whether it settles.
- Gums that bleed easily
- Swollen, tender or receding gums
- Persistent bad breath
- Teeth that feel loose or have shifted
How it is done here
The gums are measured around each tooth to map inflammation and bone support. Treatment may range from improved home care and routine scaling to deeper cleaning under local anaesthetic, followed by review and maintenance.
What to expect, step by step
These are genuinely sequential — each step depends on the one before it, which is why some treatments cannot be finished in a single visit.
- 01
Measure
Gum pockets and bleeding points are recorded.
- 02
Deep clean
Deposits below the gumline are removed carefully.
- 03
Review
Healing is checked and a maintenance interval is set.
Questions patients ask about gum treatment
Can gum disease be cured?
Early gingivitis can be reversed. More advanced disease can usually be controlled, but lost bone does not simply grow back.
Will deep cleaning hurt?
Local anaesthetic can be used for sensitive or deeper areas so treatment remains comfortable.
