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Periodontics is a specialist field of dentistry for those who have severe periodontal (or gum) disease. A periodontist can assist with treating gum disease as they specialise in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of advanced periodontal disease. Periodontists provide a range of surgical and non-surgical procedures.
These include:
It depends on your situation, but it’s usually between two and four appointments.
During your first visit, a periodontist will evaluate your gum condition and measure the degree of any breakdown or pocketing between the gum and the tooth. Your following visits will be for your treatment.
You may need more appointments if your treatment is more complex, or to assess the success of the treatment. Periodontal disease requires lifelong maintenance and our dentists and specialist periodontists are here to assist you.
Your first appointment will usually take 30 minutes. Treatment appointments will usually be at least an hour, however they will vary depending on the treatment you need.
You don’t need to do anything to prepare for perio treatment. That said, there are a few things your dentist may ask to see to know them get to the root of your gum disease:
After your gum disease treatment, your mouth may feel a little sensitive. Your dentist will give you aftercare instructions, but here’s an idea of what to do:
Talk to your dentist or specialist to give you advice about ongoing preventative dental care, such as teeth brushing techniques and how often you should floss.
Note: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek advice from an appropriately qualified health practitioner
The cost of visiting a periodontist and treating gum disease ranges depending on the stage and severity of the disease. It is important to take care of your oral health to help prevent gum disease occurring. That’s why it is essential to visit the dentist regularly for a check-up and clean.
A periodontist specialises in treating the gums. They deal with things like treating serious gum disease, doing deep cleanings below the gum line and performing gum surgery. They're also experts at placing dental implants and stopping receding gums.
Yes. It all comes down to taking care of your oral health, with a combination of at-home dental care and building a regular relationship with your dentist or dental hygienist.
We recommend practicing good oral hygiene every day, and booking check-ups with a dentist or dental hygienist every six months.
You should see a periodontist when you have signs of more serious gum disease that your regular dentist thinks needs specialist care.
Common reasons for a periodontist referral include bleeding gums that don't improve with regular cleaning, receding gums, jaw pain, loose teeth or persistent bad breath.
All periodontists are dentists, but not all dentists are periodontists. Periodontists are specialists in treating, diagnosing and preventing periodontal or gum disease. You’ll be referred to a periodontist by your dentist if they think it’s the best option for you.
Most periodontal treatments cause minimal pain. For routine procedures like deep cleanings, your dentist will use local anaesthetic to numb the area, so you’ll feel no pain. After the anaesthetic wears off, you might have some tenderness and sensitivity for a day or two.
For more extensive surgical procedures, your mouth will be completely numbed, and you might be offered sedation options to keep you comfortable.