What is the difference between a hygienist and a periodontist?+
Our hygiene therapists treat and prevent gum disease at every visit and manage most cases well. A specialist periodontist is a dentist on the General Dental Council specialist list, with years of further training in gum and bone, for disease that has gone deeper, for surgery and grafting, and for the gum work around implants and cosmetic cases. The two work together on your plan.
How much does gum treatment cost in London?+
At Sardinia House a periodontal consultation is £150 and treatment is from £450 per quadrant of the mouth. Gum grafts and crown lengthening are quoted after the consultation, because the fee depends on how many sites are involved. Your written plan sets it out.
Does a gum graft hurt?+
It is done under local anaesthetic, so you should feel nothing during the procedure. The site is sore for a few days afterwards, much like a scrape, and most people manage with ordinary painkillers. Sedation is available if you would rather not be aware of the treatment.
Can receding gums grow back?+
Not on their own. Once the gum has receded it stays receded, which is why grafting exists: it rebuilds the lost tissue with your own gum or a donor material. Catching recession early gives the simplest and most predictable result.
Is gum disease linked to general health?+
There is good evidence that gum disease is associated with diabetes, heart disease and other conditions, and that treating it helps control blood sugar. Healthy gums are part of a healthy body, which is one reason we take them seriously at every check-up.
How often will I need to come back?+
After active treatment, supportive care with the hygiene team every three to four months is usual at first, stretching out as things stabilise. The interval is set by your measurements, not a calendar.
