What are the signs of gum disease?

Gums that bleed when you brush, feel sore or swollen, or look like they are pulling back from your teeth. Bad breath can also be a sign.

Dental

Gum Disease Treatment

Targeted care below the gum line to stop gum disease in its tracks, protect the bone around your teeth and keep them for life.

Bleeding, sore or receding gums can be a sign of gum disease. Treating it early helps protect your teeth and the tissues that support them.

Periodontal Assessment or Review — £75. A focused appointment to assess or review your gum health, monitor your progress and determine whether any further treatment or ongoing maintenance is needed.
Periodontal Treatment — £275 per session. Targeted treatment for gum disease, designed to reduce inflammation and infection and help protect your teeth and supporting tissues. Treatment is tailored to the areas affected and the severity of your gum condition.

Most adults have some gum disease. Caught early, it is fully reversible.

Bleeding gums are an early warning, not a normal part of brushing. It's usually reversible if caught early.

Bad breath is fixable — once you address the actual cause, not just the smell.

It depends on the areas affected and how severe the gum disease is. Your dentist will explain your plan and the cost before you start.

Professional cleaning that removes what brushing can't, keeps your gums healthy and leaves your mouth feeling fresh.

Where your care begins: a thorough check of your teeth, gums and mouth, with any X-rays you need included and a clear plan in plain language.