Expert Gum Infection Treatment for North London Patients

You should book an assessment if you notice signs like red, swollen, or tender gums that bleed when brushing or flossing. Early intervention helps prevent tooth loss. Many people in North London turn to us for help at this stage. Another sign is persistent bad breath that does not improve with regular cleaning. As the infection advances you may see gums pulling away from your teeth or your teeth feeling loose. The NHS notes that gum disease affects many adults in the UK, so don’t ignore these symptoms. If any of these apply, a professional evaluation is the first step toward healthier gums.

Your treatment starts with a 60 minute consultation and a detailed gum exam, including pockets between teeth. We may take digital x rays to check bone around the teeth. The main treatment, scaling and root planing, usually takes one or two appointments of 60 to 90 minutes. We numb the area with local anaesthetic so you feel no pain. We remove plaque and tartar from above and below the gumline and smooth the tooth roots to help the gums reattach. A follow up visit is typically scheduled about three months later to check healing and measure pocket depths to confirm success.

Proper aftercare supports healing and prevents reinfection. In the first 24 to 48 hours you may have gum tenderness and sensitivity to hot or cold. You can manage this with over the counter pain relief. Eat soft foods for a day or two and avoid hard, spicy, or crunchy items. Continue brushing and flossing, but be gentle around the treated areas. We provide specific home care instructions as they are crucial for long term success. Red flags requiring immediate contact: call during office hours if you have severe or increasing pain after day three, swelling, or signs of an abscess. For emergencies outside these hours call 111 or go to the nearest A and E.

For gum infections professional treatment is usually needed. Early gingivitis with bleeding gums and no bone loss can often be reversed with one thorough cleaning and a strong home care routine. For established periodontitis the standard treatment is scaling and root planing. In very advanced cases a surgical option exists with a periodontist, which we do not perform. If our initial assessment finds the condition too severe for non surgical treatment we will refer you to a trusted specialist. Our aim is to save natural teeth with the least invasive method.

To make an informed choice about your care whether with us or another clinic in North London, consider these key questions: what stage is my gum disease at; what does the plan involve and how many visits; what are the total costs including initial assessment and follow ups; what home care will I need to prevent a recurrence; what is the long term outlook for my teeth if I follow the plan; do you accept private insurance like Denplan or Cigna?

We are a private dental practice and do not offer NHS services. The cost of gum infection treatment depends on how severe it is and how many visits are needed. After the initial 60 minute assessment we will give you a detailed treatment plan with a clear cost breakdown and no hidden charges. A simple hygiene visit for mild gingivitis costs less than a full scaling and root planing for periodontitis. For example, a patient from Highgate with early gingivitis needed one hygiene session, while a Barnet patient with deeper pockets required two deep cleaning sessions. We accept private insurance from Max Bupa, Denplan and Cigna and can help you understand your coverage.