Periodontics

Periodontics

Understanding Periodontics

Periodontics is a specialized field that addresses the health of your gums and the surrounding structures that support your teeth. Healthy gums are crucial for maintaining strong teeth and a beautiful smile. Our Periodontics services are designed to diagnose and treat various gum conditions, ensuring the long-term health and stability of your oral cavity.

Comprehensive Evaluation and Diagnosis

Our Periodontics treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation of your gum health. Our highly skilled periodontists will carefully examine your gums, assess the depth of periodontal pockets, and evaluate the condition of your gum tissue. We may also utilize advanced diagnostic tools, such as dental x-rays and periodontal charting, to gather a complete picture of your oral health.

Treatment for Gum Disease

If gum disease is diagnosed, our periodontists will develop a personalized treatment plan to address your specific condition. Depending on the severity of the gum disease, treatment options may include scaling and root planing (deep cleaning), antibiotic therapy, or surgical interventions such as flap surgery or gum grafts. Our goal is to eliminate infection, promote gum tissue healing, and prevent further damage to your gums and bone structure.

Gum Recession Treatment

Gum recession, characterized by the exposure of tooth roots and a receding gumline, can lead to tooth sensitivity and an unattractive smile. Our periodontists are skilled in performing gum grafting procedures to restore the lost gum tissue and improve the aesthetics and health of your smile.

Dental Implant Placement and Maintenance

Dental implants are a popular and effective solution for replacing missing teeth. Our periodontists have extensive expertise in dental implant placement, ensuring optimal outcomes for our patients. We provide comprehensive implant services, including bone grafting, if needed, to create a solid foundation for implant success. Additionally, we offer ongoing maintenance and care to ensure the long-term health of your dental implants.

Gum Contouring and Crown Lengthening

For patients with a “gummy” smile or uneven gumline, our periodontists can perform gum contouring procedures to reshape and sculpt the gum tissue for a more harmonious smile. Crown lengthening, on the other hand, involves removing excess gum tissue to expose more of the tooth structure, providing a stable foundation for dental restorations.

Ongoing Gum Maintenance and Support

Maintaining healthy gums is a lifelong commitment, and at our Private dental practice in Dumfries, our periodontists will work closely with you to develop a personalized maintenance plan that includes regular check-ups, professional cleanings, and guidance on proper oral hygiene practices. We are dedicated to supporting your long-term gum health and overall oral well-being.

Don’t let price be a barrier from preventing you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted. We offer 0% Interest Free Finance available on all treatment plans above £700. We offer interest free finance on treatments for up to 12 months. Ask our team for more information.

A periodontist is a dental specialist who focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum diseases and other conditions that affect the supporting structures of the teeth, such as the gums and bone.
It is advisable to see a periodontist if you are experiencing symptoms of gum disease, such as swollen or bleeding gums, persistent bad breath, or loose teeth. Regular visits to a periodontist can also help maintain healthy gums and prevent gum problems.
Periodontists offer various treatments, including scaling and root planing (deep cleaning), gum grafting, dental implant placement, crown lengthening, and periodontal surgery. They specialize in addressing gum disease, gum recession, and other gum-related issues.
Periodontal treatments are typically performed under local anaesthesia, ensuring that you don’t feel pain during the procedure. Some discomfort or sensitivity may be experienced during the healing process, but it can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain medications.
The duration of periodontal treatment depends on the specific condition being treated, its severity, and individual factors. Some treatments may be completed in a single appointment, while others may require multiple visits over several weeks or months.
General dentists are trained to provide basic periodontal care. However, for more complex or advanced cases, a periodontist’s specialized knowledge and expertise are recommended to ensure the best possible outcome.

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If you are seeking specialized care for your gum health, schedule a consultation with the experienced periodontists at GK Dental Implant and Cosmetic Clinic in Dumfries. We are committed to providing you with personalized periodontal treatments and helping you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile. Contact us today to book an appointment and take the first step towards optimal gum health.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get in contact with our recruitment team by email via recruitment@saintvisage.co.uk or you can message us on Whatsapp +44 1387 266456 for further information.

The GDC Number is a personal identification number assigned by the General Dental Council to each dentist within the United Kingdom. Before practicing any form of dentistry, it is mandatory that you first register with the GDC and obtain your GDC Number.

To maintain your GDC Number you must pay the ‘ARF’ each year and complete a minimum number of ‘CPD’ hours.

If you graduated from within the EU/EEA with a primary dental qualification that was taught and examined in English, then you are automatically suitable.

If you graduated from within the EU/EEA with a primary dental qualification that was taught and examined in a foreign language then you are still suitable, but you may be required to pass the IELTS Academic assessment.

If you graduated from outside the EU/EEA, then we require you to first pass both parts of the ORE exam before we can automatically enrol you on our programme.

The current waiting time commonly ranges anywhere between 2 to 6 months. It largely depends on the number of GDC caseworkers available and who in particular is handling your case as some caseworkers can be faster than others.

The locations offered depend on both the availability at the time and the preferences of each associate. We ensure each associate has a minimum of four locations to choose from before they decide to make a commitment.

Performer Numbers are issued to each dentist through the local NHS Area Team upon obtaining registration on the NHS Performers List. The Performer Number is necessary to practice NHS Dentistry or before to provide treatment for patients under an NHS Contract.

You are exempted from undertaking IELTS or providing any proof of English proficiency if you meet any of the following two conditions:

1) It has been less than two years since you graduated with a dental degree that was taught and examined in English.

2) You hold the citizenship of a country where the native language is English e.g. USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand etc.

You are exempted from undertaking IELTS or providing any proof of English proficiency if you meet any of the following two conditions:

1) It has been less than two years since you graduated with a dental degree that was taught and examined in English.

2) You hold the citizenship of a country where the native language is English e.g. USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand etc.

To find out which countries are within the EU/EEA click here.

Yes, you can.

Yes, you can still apply. We understand that some universities can take up to a year to provide you with your official degree and sometimes even longer. As long as you have a provisional, temporary or mock degree, then we can start your application process.

Yes, if you have passed both parts of the ORE exam, then we can consider you for the programme and provide you a suitable practice offering a PLVE mentor so you can obtain your Performer Number.

No. We can start your application from wherever you are. As long as we can obtain your necessary documentation and signatures, location does not matter.

Yes! If you have passed both parts of the ORE exam, then we can consider you for the programme. However, it is important to know that your choices of clinics will be more limited as clinics that employ you will need to offer PLVE mentorship. You will be able to discuss this with our recruitment coordinators.