Periodontal Therapy in London

Periodontal Treatment & Oral Hygiene

Periodontal disease is an umbrella term for various diseases affecting the oral bones, gums, and soft tissues. It is essential to mention that these supporting tissues play a crucial role in securely holding your teeth in their respective positions. If periodontal disease goes untreated, teeth will loosen or fall out altogether.

Periodontal dentistry entails surgical and non-surgical treatments to reduce tooth loss and restore the tissues supporting your gums and teeth. The two prime non-surgical periodontal therapies are Scaling and Root planning. Scaling and Root planning are deep cleaning techniques used to control periodontal gum disease.

At Dental Care Centre, our expert periodontists in London are experts in treating gum diseases. At the time of your consultation, our periodontist will thoroughly examine your gums, take a complete history, and perform x-rays if determined necessary.

Gum Diseases

The two major gum diseases are gingivitis and periodontitis.

Gingivitis is the inflammation confined only within the gums. The gums appear red, swollen and easily bleed. This mainly occurs due to poor oral hygiene and improper removal of plaque layer. The treatment involves regular cleaning to remove the plaque layer and instructions for proper oral hygiene measures. Gingivitis is reversible; however, if left untreated, it may progress to periodontitis.

Periodontitis is when the untreated gum inflammation progresses to include all the tooth-supporting structures, including gums, bone, and periodontal tissue. Periodontitis shows more aggressive symptoms, such as bone resorption, gum recession, and teeth loosening. Periodontitis requires a more complicated treatment course that involves non-surgical solutions through scaling and root planning and surgical solutions such as bone and gum grafts.

Periodontal Therapy Stages

Periodontal therapy is initiated with a thorough evaluation of the condition, evaluation of causes, and identifying the degree of damage that occurred.

Based on these data, our expert periodontists will develop a detailed treatment plan to stop progressing damage, treat the existing damage, and prevent future diseases.

Phase one

The first step is to stop further damage by eliminating the cause. If the reason behind the periodontal disease is poor oral hygiene, the patient is educated on how frequently to brush their teeth, the technique of brushing, and the softness of the toothbrush. Some cases may require additional hygiene measures, such as using mouthwashes. If the cause behind the periodontal disease is a medical condition, such as diabetes, it is essential to control the medical condition to prevent further damage.

Phase 2
The second step is to apply professional teeth cleaning through scaling and root planning to remove the plaque and tartar layers to decrease bacterial colonisation. Scaling is a process of removing plaque and calculus. Root planning allows for removing defective cementum from the root surface to create a smooth surface, which is favourable for tissue reattachment and healing.

Phase 3

This step involves surgical treatment solutions to reverse the damage. These solutions include pocket reduction surgery, gum graft, and bone graft. During pocket reduction surgery, the gums are retracted to properly clean the tooth surface, bacteria are removed, and finally, the gums are secured back in their place. This procedure allows for the cleaning of deep pockets. Gum graft surgery is used to restore the gum line when gum recedes due to a periodontal disease. Bone graft is a procedure aiming to restore the bone support around a tooth and prevent loosening.

Phase 4

The final phase is the maintenance phase. This involves regular check-ups to monitor periodontal tissue healing and to professionally clean your teeth to maintain favourable conditions for tissue healing.

Dental Care Centre is a leading dental clinic in London with over 20 years of experience. Our periodontal experts meticulously study every case to build the best treatment plan. We follow the golden standards to provide our patients with top-rated services to maintain their oral health.

What is meant by periodontal disease?

Periodontal diseases involve inflammation of the tooth-supporting structures such as gums, bone, periodontal ligament, and cementum layer. The early form is called gingivitis, where the inflammation is confined to the gums only. If left untreated, it progresses to periodontitis, which involves the gums, bone, and other structures, leading to gum recession and tooth loosening.

What are the signs of periodontal diseases?

During the early stages of periodontal disease, you may experience red, swollen, painful, and bleeding gums. This may progress to gum recession, exposure of the root surface, teeth loosening, and infections.

What are the consequences of untreated periodontal diseases?

Untreated periodontal diseases will eventually lead to tooth loss and increase the risk of developing health problems such as heart disease.

Does periodontal disease affect the overall health?

Periodontal diseases were found to be associated with multiple health conditions, such as heart diseases, strokes, and diabetes. This is why it is essential to maintain good oral health.

What is periodontal therapy?

Periodontal therapy involves measures to stop progressing disease, treat the symptoms, and prevent future diseases, aiming to avoid tooth loss and restore the lost structures.

What do periodontal therapy solutions include?

Periodontal therapy includes non-surgical solutions through scaling and root planning to remove the cause of periodontal disease, surgical solutions through corrective surgeries such as gum and bone grafts to restore the lost structures and preventive measures through educating the patient on the best methods of good oral hygiene.

Is periodontal therapy painful?

Local anaesthesia is administered during various periodontal therapy solutions to minimise pain and discomfort during treatment. It is not unusual to experience minimal discomfort after treatment that subsides within a few days.

Can a loose tooth be saved?

At Dental Care Centre, our expert periodontists use innovative technologies to reverse tissue loss and maintain your natural teeth. If all attempts fail, we offer top-rated tooth replacement solutions, such as dental implants, to restore your lost tooth.

How often should I get periodontal treatment?

Based on your overall health, oral condition, and the severity of gum disease, our periodontal experts will advise about the recommended frequency of periodontal treatment sessions.

How to avoid gum disease?

It is crucial to schedule regular check-ups for oral health to prevent periodontal disease in its earlier stages. This will help with the early detection of any problem and have professional teeth cleaning with a trained dental hygienist. Practicing good dental hygiene habits will play a crucial role in preventing periodontal diseases through brushing the teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste. Don’t stop brushing and flossing even if that makes your gums bleed, give up smoking, and control medical conditions that may cause periodontal diseases such as diabetes. It is essential to schedule a visit with our experts immediately if you think you may be developing symptoms of periodontal diseases.

Our Periodontist

Dr Bruno Delaunay

Periodontist / Gum Health ( Special Interest)

GDC Registration Number:268461

Dr Bruno Delaunay practiced as an aesthetic restorative dentist in private practices around London, and developed his knowledge in conservative dentistry. He obtained a postgraduate certificate in Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry with Distinction from the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute

He then decided to focus on one field and completed a three-year full-time Master’s Degree in Clinical Dentistry (MCD) in Periodontology in September 2023 at the Eastman Dental Institute

During his speciality training, Bruno developed his clinical expertise in managing treatments of patients with advanced periodontal diseases using a wide range of treatments from non-surgical therapy up to complex periodontal regeneration. Bruno also acquired extensive knowledge in treating gingival recession and replacing missing teeth with dental implants

He successfully completed the examination for membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2023

The advanced training he received at Eastman is one of the few international programs accredited by the European Federation of Periodontology

Bruno is dedicated to his patients and aims to provide ethical and high-quality dentistry within a multi-disciplinary approach

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Testimonials

I have been with this dental practice for the past 10 years and have always received excellent care from my dentist Dr. Prasad. I would recommend this dental practice. Friendly service and a dentist who cares for his patients’ dental health .

Undine S.

Had an appointment with Dr Romain Prassad today what a lovely and kind dentist really put me at ease and is doing everything he can to help save my tooth thankyou so much ☺️

Tor M.

I would really recommend this Dental Practice. Dr Kolar is a very attentive dentist who cares about the you as a person as well as about the health of your teeth and gums. He takes time to explain the processes he is leading you through, explains how your dental health has progressed over time and encourages you to take care of your teeth. For the first time in my life I look forward to coming to the dentist!

Toby R.

I have been registered at this dental practice now, for just over 15 years. Throughout that whole period, I have been lucky enough to have been looked after by the wonderful, and patient, Dr Prasad. He has covered many procedures in my mouth, from extraction, and root canal, right up to the most recent procedure, Composite bonding of my broken two front teeth. Do not hesitate to register at this practise, as you will be looked after with care and consideration.

Thank you Dr Prasao

Suzanne L.

Very friendly

During the lockdown period I was able to see Dr Irfan for a dental emergency I had. I’m so grateful that they have been available throughout this. Gillian the practice manager contacted me and offered me an appointment the same day. I am a long standing patient at this practice and cannot thank them enough for great service they have provided to me throughout the years. Great dentist, staff and management. Thank you all so much.

Susan L.

The Dental Care Center has been an excellent dentist surgery that I have been attending as a patient for many years. When I was young I didn’t have a pleasant experience with my local dentist on more than one occasion. I found the dentist at new cross dental care center very reassuring and comforting. The management and reception were also very welcoming.

Stewart S.

Really efficient service and friendly helpful staff, clean and fresh environment

Stephanie P.

Great desk staff and Dentists. Excellent with young children.

Spencer M.

Brilliant service from Dr Mansi Patel – she ensured I was well informed regarding my dental issues and spent a whole consultation discussing my dental history and reviewing my previous scans. She provided the means to communicate out of hours, if I had any further queries. She demonstrated empathy and encouraged collaborative decision making throughout. This is a refreshing approach, speaking from someone who’s a healthcare professional. Would recommend!

Sonia M.

I had a wonderful experience at Dental Care Centre. Dr Mani Nasir is fantastic, he listened to me, had my best interests at heart and delivered excellent and professional care. Dr Mani & his nurse Kawtar are an amazing team! I also felt very safe with the measures the practice has put in place in light of covid-19. Thank you!