Periodontal Therapy

Periodontal Treatment & Oral Hygiene
Periodontal dentistry entails both surgical and non-surgical treatments to reduce tooth loss and to restore the tissues supporting your gums and teeth. The two major periodontal therapies are Scaling and Root Planning. Scaling and Root Planning are deep cleaning techniques used to control periodontal gum disease.
Here at Dental Care Centre, our periodontist in New Cross, London is an expert on 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.
Periodontal disease is an umbrella term for a variety of diseases that affect the bones, gums, and soft tissues of the mouth. It is important to mention here that these important tissues play a major part in securely holding your teeth in their respective positions. If periodontal disease goes untreated, teeth will loosen, or fall out altogether.
Periodontal disease is the term used to describe a wide array of diseases that affect the gums, bones and soft tissues of your mouth. It is important to note here that these structures play a crucial role in holding your teeth in their correct position. If periodontal disease goes untreated, teeth will eventually begin to feel loose and will need to be removed or fall out.
Despite periodontal disease’s lack of symptoms or turn-up indicators, you may see bleeding while brushing or flossing your teeth and/or have some swelling and redness along the gum line. Occasionally, gum tissues might recede, allowing your tooth roots to be exposed to view.
Swelling, gum infections, and loosened teeth are prevalent in advanced stages of decay.
To prevent periodontal disease in its earlier stages, it is crucial to schedule regular check-ups for oral health. Practicing good dental hygiene habits will play a major role in early detection of the condition.
- Visit your dentist for regular check-ups. This will help with early detection of any problem.
- Have professional teeth cleaning with a trained dental hygienist.
- Brush the teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste taking advice on how to brush correctly.
- Don’t stop brushing and flossing even if that makes your gums bleed.
- Give up smoking; smoking and gum diseases are inter-related.
- Diabetes and gum disease also has a strong inter-connection.
- Go to your dentist immediately if you think you may be developing symptoms of periodontal diseases.
The appropriate treatment for gum disease depends on the patient’s wellness. One of the most common causes of gum disease is the accumulation of plaque on tooth surfaces. Occasionally, a periodontist will provide a dental professional with valuable instruction for preventing plaque build-up.
In certain conditions, RCT or root canal therapy might be recommended to make certain the area beneath your gums is thoroughly cleaned. Root debridement where the damaged oral tissues are eliminated can also be utilized for some patients.
In advanced stages, periodontal surgery will be performed.
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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