153 High Street, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4SD
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153 High Street, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4SD
Sovereign House Specialist Dental Centre is based Brentwood, Essex and offer expert help and advice on Periodontal disease.
The 2 most common periodontal diseases are gingivitis and periodontitis, both of which are caused by plaque bacteria.
Gingivitis responds well to improved oral hygiene and the professional removal of calcified plaque deposits (calculus), from around the teeth, with a return to gingival health.
Periodontitis is characterised by swelling and bleeding from the gums, gum recession, tooth mobility, drifting and halitosis (bad breath). In the early stages, patients may have hardly any symptoms at all. Plaque accumulations around the teeth lead to the breakdown of the attachment between the tooth and the gum, resulting in the loosening of the gums around the teeth and the formation of ‘pockets’. This allows the plaque bacteria to grown beneath the gums, destroying the bone and causing the gums to recede, leading to the eventual loss of the tooth.
There does appear to be a genetic susceptibility to periodontal disease, which means that some individuals are more likely to suffer from the disease than others and in some highly susceptible individuals even low plaque levels can initiate the disease. Other risk factors include smoking, diabetes and stress. Smokers will need to quit smoking, in order to achieve the maximum response to treatment.
At the Consultation visit a full examination of the health of the gums is undertaken and includes x-rays to determine the extent of any bone loss. Treatment options are discussed and findings forwarded to your dentist.
Treatment involves the deep scaling of the teeth, to remove plaque and calculus deposits from within the pockets. This is carried out under local anaesthesia. Periodontal surgery is sometimes required to remove all the plaque from beneath the gum. It may also be used, in some individuals, to cover the exposed root surfaces of the teeth, to improve aesthetics and sensitivity.
Following treatment, we recommend that patients see a dental hygienist regularly, as evidence suggests that regular professional care results in improved long term stability.
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General Dental Council Registered Specialist in Periodontology
Specialist in Periodontology and on the Specialist Register for Oral Surgery DDS, University of Genoa (Italy); MClinDent Oral Surgery, University of Turin (Italy); Master of Science Periodontology, UIC (Spain); PhD candidate, UIC (Spain);
GCD Number: 298053
We are based in Brentwood, Essex in the High Street.
There are a number of public car parks in Brentwood, please visit our Contact page for more information.
A periodontist is a dentist who has undertaken additional training in the treatment of patients with severe gum disease. The dentist is recognised by the General Dental Council as having Specialist training.
Periodontal disease can result in tooth loss and needs effective treatment to maintain teeth. We now believe that gum disease can negatively impact on a person’s general health, so it is important to maintain healthy teeth and gums.
Patients suffering from gum disease will usually be referred to a Periodontist for treatment. Following treatment, patients are often reviewed on a yearly basis by their periodontist, as gum disease can recur.
