Why visit a specialist
for gum disease?
- A periodontist has extra qualifications in treating gum and bone problems
- Specialist surgery is available for more complex gum cases
- Treatment ranges from gentle deep cleaning to surgical care
- You get a long term maintenance plan to protect your results
Benefits of gum disease treatment
Save your natural teeth
Gum disease is a major cause of tooth loss. Treated early with proper periodontal care, many affected teeth can be saved, even ones that have started to feel loose.
A more even gum line
Gum recession and an uneven gum line can unbalance your smile. Gum grafts cover exposed roots and even out the gum line for a steadier, healthier look.
Less pain and sensitivity
Gum disease and exposed tooth roots can bring tenderness and sharp sensitivity to hot, cold or sweet foods. Treatment calms this down and keeps you comfortable.
Better overall health
A healthy mouth matters beyond your smile. Keeping your gums healthy helps protect your general health and can reduce the risk of conditions such as heart disease.
Spread the cost of your periodontal treatment
Unsure of the best way to pay for your treatment? We can help! At Implant & Perio Clinic, we offer a range of payment options to help make your dream smile a reality. Spread the cost of your treatment into more budget-friendly monthly instalments, subject to suitability. Please talk to us to find out more!
What is gum disease?
Gum disease often starts as gingivitis, a mild early inflammation of the gums. At this stage it can usually be reversed with professional cleaning and better brushing and flossing at home. Left untreated, it can progress to periodontitis, a more advanced condition that affects the bone and tissue holding your teeth in place. Periodontitis cannot be reversed, but with specialist care it can be managed and controlled, helping you keep your teeth for longer.
Common signs include gums that bleed when you brush or floss, gums that recede and expose more of the tooth, teeth that feel loose or have started to drift, and bad breath that does not clear up. If you notice any of these, book a specialist assessment so the cause can be found and treated early.
What does gum disease treatment involve?
Assessment
Every course of treatment starts with a full periodontal assessment for £200. Dr Tinti examines your gums, checks the bone and tissue around your teeth, and talks you through what he finds. If your own dentist has referred you, he reviews their notes too, then explains your options before anything is decided.
Deep cleaning
For many patients the first stage is a thorough professional clean, using root surface debridement and scaling. This removes hardened plaque and tartar from below the gum line and smooths the root surface, giving your gums the best chance to heal, tighten and reattach firmly to your teeth.
Specialist treatment
Where deep cleaning alone is not enough, Dr Tinti carries out further periodontal treatment, which can include open flap debridement, gum grafts or crown lengthening depending on your case. Surgery is only used where it is needed, and local anaesthetic keeps you comfortable throughout. Some cases take more than one appointment.
Ongoing care
Once your gums are healthy again, you get personalised advice for keeping them that way, including how to care for any treated areas at home. You are invited back for review and, where useful, an ongoing maintenance programme with our hygiene team to protect your results long term.
Frequently Asked Questions
Every course of treatment starts with a full periodontal assessment for £200, which covers a detailed examination of your gums and, where needed, radiographs. Once Dr Tinti has assessed your gums he explains what treatment you need and gives you a cost estimate, so you know what to expect before deciding how to proceed.
Modern periodontal treatment is more comfortable than most people expect. Local anaesthetic is used throughout, so you should not feel pain during treatment itself. Deep cleaning causes little discomfort afterwards, and any soreness after gum surgery or grafting is usually mild and settles with standard pain relief. Sedation can be used where appropriate if you feel anxious.
It depends on the stage. Gingivitis, the early and milder form, can usually be reversed with professional cleaning and better brushing and flossing at home. Once it has progressed to periodontitis the damage already done cannot be undone, but specialist treatment can manage the condition, stop it getting worse and help you keep your teeth for longer.
This depends on how advanced your gum disease is. Some patients see good results from a single thorough clean, while others need several appointments of specialist periodontal treatment followed by a period of healing and review. Dr Tinti gives you a clearer timeframe once your gums have been assessed at your first visit.
No. Many patients are referred by their own dentist, but Implant + Perio Clinic also accepts self referrals, so you can book a periodontal assessment directly with the specialist team. If your dentist has referred you, we review their notes at your first appointment.
Implant + Perio Clinic is a private practice, so gum disease treatment here is not provided on the NHS. Fees are set out clearly, starting with the £200 periodontal assessment, and the team can talk you through finance options to help spread the cost of any further treatment you need.
Yes. Implant + Perio Clinic on Portland Place in Marylebone is a specialist periodontal practice. Gum disease treatment is led by Dr Federico Tinti, a specialist periodontist on the GDC Specialist Register (GDC 78429) with more than 25 years of experience in gum conditions. Treatment ranges from gentle deep cleaning to specialist surgery, every course starts with a £200 periodontal assessment, and we accept self referrals, so you can book directly without seeing your own dentist first.