Gum treatments

The best way to treat gum disease is to practise good oral hygiene, although additional dental and medical treatments are sometimes necessary. Good oral hygiene consists of brushing your teeth atleast twice a day, flossing regularly and visiting the dentist atleast once a year.

Scale and polish

A professional clean carried out by a dental hygienist at your dental surgery, this involves removing plaque and tartar that builds up on your teeth. The plaque is scraped away and then the teeth are polished to remove marks and stains.

Root Planning

Root planing (debridement)is a deep clean under the gums that gets rid of bacteria from the roots of your teeth, sometimes local anaesthetic is needed when perfoming this treatment.