Gum health · St Helier
Gum Disease Treatment in Jersey
Bleeding gums are often the first sign. Our hygienists measure your gums, treat gum disease with a deep clean above and below the gumline, and help you keep it under control. No referral needed.
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At a glance
Whoour dental hygienists
First stepa full gum assessment
Treatmenta deep clean above and below the gumline
LaserBioLase, where it helps
Referralnot needed
The condition explained
What is gum disease?
Gum disease is inflammation of the gums caused by plaque building up along the gumline. In its early stage, gingivitis, gums look red or swollen and bleed when you brush. At this stage it can usually be reversed with a thorough clean and a better home routine.
Left untreated, it can become periodontitis, where the gum and bone that hold your teeth in place are gradually lost. Pockets form between the teeth and gums, teeth can loosen, and it’s a common cause of tooth loss in adults. Because it’s often painless until it’s advanced, we measure your gums to find it early.
Treatment removes the plaque and hardened tartar above and below the gumline, then keeps it under control with regular maintenance visits and a home routine that suits your mouth. Our hygienists follow British Society of Periodontology guidelines.
In short
- Early stagegingivitis, usually reversible
- Advanced stageperiodontitis, treatable and controllable
- Treatmenta deep clean, sometimes over more than one visit
- Aftercaremaintenance visits, usually every 3 to 6 months
Signs to look out for
Do you have any of these?
If so, book a gum assessment with our hygienists. The sooner gum disease is treated, the more of your gum and bone it protects.
Bleeding gumswhen you brush or floss
Red or swollen gumstender to touch
Bad breaththat doesn’t go away
Receding gumsteeth looking longer
Loose teethor teeth that have moved
No symptomsit’s often painless until advanced
How we treat it
Gum disease treatment, step by step
01
Gum assessment
Your hygienist measures the gum around every tooth and records bleeding and tartar, so we know exactly where treatment is needed.
02
Deep clean
Plaque and tartar are removed above and below the gumline with ultrasonic and hand instruments. It may take more than one visit.
03
Laser where it helps
Our BioLase dental laser can help treat gum disease with less trauma to your gums. About our laser.
04
Keeping it stable
Maintenance visits, usually every 3 to 6 months, and a home routine with interdental brushes tailored to you.
Why it matters
Healthy gums protect more than your teeth
Your teeth
Gum disease is a common cause of tooth loss in adults. Treating it early protects the gum and bone that hold your teeth in place.
Implants and other treatment
Untreated gum disease lowers the success rate of dental implants, so we treat it before starting implant treatment.
Your general health
There’s increasing evidence that a healthy mouth matters for your general health. Read more.
Who you’ll see
Our dental hygienists
Gum treatment is carried out by our registered dental hygienists, including Kirsten Brown and Ema Araujo, who are trained in Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), a gentle way to clean teeth and gums. Your dentist will also check your gums at every check-up. About our hygienists.
FAQs
Gum disease: your questions answered
Can gum disease be cured?
Early gum disease (gingivitis) can usually be reversed with a thorough clean and a good home routine. Advanced gum disease (periodontitis) can’t be undone, but it can be treated and kept stable with regular care, which protects your teeth.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book a direct access appointment with our hygienists without seeing a dentist first.
Is the deep clean uncomfortable?
Most people find it comfortable. If your teeth or gums are sensitive, tell us and we’ll take extra care.
How many visits will I need?
A deep clean may take more than one visit. After that, maintenance visits, usually every 3 to 6 months, keep your gums stable.
What’s the difference between a hygiene visit and gum disease treatment?
A routine hygiene visit cleans and polishes your teeth and keeps healthy gums healthy. Gum disease treatment is a deeper clean above and below the gumline, planned after your gums have been measured, to treat gum disease, reduce bleeding and help prevent tooth loss.
Can gum disease affect dental implants?
Yes. Untreated gum disease lowers the success rate of dental implants, so we treat it before implant treatment.
Does Pension Plus cover gum treatment?
Yes. Scale and polish with our hygienists and gum treatment are both covered for eligible pensioners. See how Pension Plus works.
What can I do at home?
Brush twice a day and clean between your teeth every day, usually with interdental brushes. Your hygienist will show you the sizes and technique that suit your mouth.
How much does gum disease treatment cost?
It depends on how much treatment your gums need. You’ll get a written estimate after your gum assessment, and our fees are in our price guide.
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