The tissues that hold your teeth in place.
Periodontology focuses on preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases of the gums and supporting structures, together with procedures that can address recession, gum contours and supporting bone.
Periodontal care is not one procedure.
The appropriate approach depends on the diagnosis, severity, anatomy and treatment goals identified during specialist assessment.
Scaling & root planing
Deep cleaning aimed at removing plaque and calculus from below the gumline and cleansing root surfaces.
Periodontal surgery
In more advanced disease, surgery may be used to access root surfaces and deep pockets for cleaning and, where appropriate, regenerative treatment.
Gum grafting
Transplantation of healthy gum tissue to areas where gum tissue has been lost, helping protect exposed roots and restore the gum line.
Aesthetic gingival surgery
Procedures that reshape or balance gum contours where gum appearance or function is a concern.
Crown lengthening
Reshaping gum and bone around a tooth to expose more tooth structure, including where restorative access is needed.
Frenectomy
Removal of an abnormal or restrictive band of soft tissue when it contributes to issues such as recession or other functional concerns.
Gum disease can affect the supporting structures around teeth.
Gingivitis and periodontitis involve inflammation of the tissues around the teeth. Untreated periodontitis can be associated with bone loss and tooth mobility, which is why diagnosis and ongoing management matter.
Bleeding, recession or tooth mobility?
A specialist periodontal assessment can clarify the cause and treatment options.