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The Periodontists 🦷 Your Local Team of Professional Periodontists
🧡 Specialising in Supportive Surgery, Gum Care & Dental Implants

🦷 The power of healing—seen over time.These two OPGs tell an encouraging story.➡️ Image 1: The initial radiograph before...
06/08/2026

🦷 The power of healing—seen over time.
These two OPGs tell an encouraging story.

➡️ Image 1: The initial radiograph before treatment, where there is vertical bone loss at the distal of teeth 35 and 36.
➡️ Image 2: The most recent radiograph following access flap surgery - performed without bone grafting.
➡️ Image 3: Periodontal chart showing the decrease in pocket depths.

The latest OPG demonstrates excellent bone fill and healing, highlighting what can be achieved with appropriate periodontal treatment, a favourable healing response, and ongoing maintenance.

While every patient and every case is different, this outcome is a great example of how careful diagnosis, personalised treatment planning, and a commitment to good oral hygiene can support excellent clinical results.

We’re delighted with this patient’s progress and grateful to share their journey.

Swipe to compare the radiographs and see the remarkable improvement.

✨ Before & After: Pyogenic Granuloma ✨ This patient presented with a rapidly growing lesion that we strongly suspected w...
08/06/2026

✨ Before & After: Pyogenic Granuloma ✨
 
This patient presented with a rapidly growing lesion that we strongly suspected was a pyogenic granuloma. It was red, soft and easily bled upon touching. While the clinical appearance gave us a good clue, the only way to confirm the diagnosis was through an excisional biopsy.
 
One of the very common side effects to these lesions is that they tend to recur if not removed fully. Luckily for this patient, we achieved a very good outcome. The lesion was completely removed, sent for pathology, and the area has now fully healed — with a great outcome both medically and cosmetically. Although there is minor gum recession between the upper left central and lateral incisors, which is unavoidable, they were happy with the final outcome of treatment.
 
Swipe to see the before & after 📸

Early evaluation and proper diagnosis make all the difference!

🎄✨ Christmas Closure Alert! ✨🎄
We’ll be wrapping things up for the holidays and our last day will be Friday, December 19...
17/12/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Closure Alert! ✨🎄

We’ll be wrapping things up for the holidays and our last day will be Friday, December 19th. We will be back refreshed and ready on January 5th!
 
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with joy, laughter, and safe celebrations! 🎅🎉
 
Thank you for being part of our year — we can’t wait to see you in 2026! ✨

💗 Another Successful Gum Graft! 🦷🌿We love seeing healthy gums and happy smiles — and this is another amazing result! ✨Ou...
16/12/2025

💗 Another Successful Gum Graft! 🦷🌿

We love seeing healthy gums and happy smiles — and this is another amazing result! ✨
Our patient came to us with gum recession, which means the gum had pulled away from the tooth, leaving the root exposed. This can make teeth look longer, feel sensitive, and be more prone to damage.

With a gentle gum grafting procedure, we were able to:

✅ Cover the exposed roots

✅ Reduce sensitivity

✅ Protect the teeth

✅ Improve the smile’s appearance

The healing has gone beautifully — and the results speak for themselves! 💪💫
Healthy gums don’t just look great — they help keep your teeth strong for life. 💖

🦷 What to Expect at Your First Visit with a Periodontist 🌿Visiting a periodontist for the first time? Here’s what your a...
03/12/2025

🦷 What to Expect at Your First Visit with a Periodontist 🌿

Visiting a periodontist for the first time? Here’s what your appointment will usually involve 👇

1️⃣ Comprehensive Gum Evaluation – We’ll gently examine your gums, measure pocket depths, and assess any inflammation, bleeding, or gum recession.
2️⃣ X-rays or Imaging – These help us see the bone levels around your teeth and check for hidden signs of gum disease.
3️⃣ Medical & Dental History Review – Certain health conditions and medications can affect your gums, so we take time to understand your full health picture.
4️⃣ Personalised Discussion – We’ll explain what we find, answer your questions, and discuss treatment options tailored to your needs.

💡 Our goal is to protect your foundation — your gums and bone — so your smile can stay strong for life!

If you’ve been referred to a periodontist or have concerns about bleeding gums, loose teeth, or gum recession, don’t worry — you’re taking the right first step toward a healthier mouth. 💚

🦷 Transforming Smiles, Improving Health! This patient came to us with significant gum enlargement (gingival overgrowth) ...
12/11/2025

🦷 Transforming Smiles, Improving Health!

This patient came to us with significant gum enlargement (gingival overgrowth) — a condition often linked to some of the blood pressure medications (calcium channel blocker medications) commonly used for blood pressure.
They also had underlying gum disease, which made things even more challenging.

✅ We started with non-surgical periodontal debridement (deep cleaning) — and the improvement was fantastic!
🩺 After discussing the case with the patient’s GP, the medication was changed to an alternative not associated with gum enlargement.
✅We did not need to cut the gums to remove the excess tissue. Once appropriate periodontal treatment was provided and the blood pressure medication was changed, the gums settled down.
💫 The results?
Even healthier gums, reduced swelling, and a happier, more confident patient!
This case highlights how collaboration between dental and medical professionals can truly transform outcomes.

🦷 Dental Implants: The Gold Standard for Tooth ReplacementWhat are Dental Implants?Dental implants are small titanium or...
05/11/2025

🦷 Dental Implants: The Gold Standard for Tooth Replacement

What are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are small titanium or zirconia posts that act as artificial tooth roots. They’re surgically placed into your jawbone, where they provide a strong, stable foundation for a replacement tooth, bridge, or denture.

How Do They Work?
Once placed, the implant fuses naturally with your bone through a process called osseointegration. This creates a secure bond — just like a natural tooth root. After healing, a custom crown (the visible part of the tooth) is attached, completing your new smile.

Why Are They the Gold Standard?
✅ Look and feel natural – Implants are designed to blend seamlessly with your other teeth.
✅ Long-lasting solution – With proper care, implants can last decades — often a lifetime.
✅ No impact on neighbouring teeth – They don’t rely on adjacent teeth for support.
✅ Restore full function – Eat, speak, and smile confidently again.

🦷 Why We Performed Crown Lengthening on Tooth #36 This patient was referred to our practice by their general dentist du...
22/10/2025

🦷 Why We Performed Crown Lengthening on Tooth #36
 
This patient was referred to our practice by their general dentist due to significant loss of tooth structure on tooth #36 (lower left first molar).

There wasn’t enough healthy tooth above the gum line to properly support a crown. Placing a crown in this condition could lead to poor fit, gum inflammation, or crown failure.
 
We performed surgical crown lengthening to reshape the gum and underlying bone, exposing more of the natural tooth structure.
 
✅ Allowed for a deeper, more secure crown margin
✅ Reduced the risk of future decay and crown complications
✅ Preserved the natural tooth instead of resorting to extraction
 
Surgical crown lengthening is often a critical step in saving compromised teeth and supporting long-term restorative success.
 
👉 If your dentist has concerns about crown margins or tooth structure, we’re here to help

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Fun fact!Are You a Speed Brusher? ⏱️😬The average person only brushes for 45 seconds… but guess what?You should be brushi...
06/08/2025

Fun fact!

Are You a Speed Brusher? ⏱️😬

The average person only brushes for 45 seconds… but guess what?
You should be brushing for 2 full minutes!

That’s right — if you’re cutting it short, you’re missing out on a cleaner, healthier smile. 🦷✨
💡 Pro Tip:
🎵 Put on your favourite 2-minute song
📱 Set a timer
🎶 Or just vibe with your electric brush’s built-in timer
Your teeth (and your dentist!) will thank you. 😄

✨ Surgical Success Story! ✨This patient was referred to us to help bring down both of his upper canine (eye) teeth, whic...
02/07/2025

✨ Surgical Success Story! ✨

This patient was referred to us to help bring down both of his upper canine (eye) teeth, which were impacted and stuck beneath the gums - a common issue that can affect function and smile aesthetics.

🦷 We performed two surgical exposures — a procedure where we gently uncover impacted teeth so they can be guided into place with braces. It’s a common and important step when teeth don’t erupt on their own.

📸 Swipe to see:

1️⃣ Before surgery
2️⃣ 1 week post-op
3️⃣ 1 year later — with both canines right where they belong!

A great result thanks to teamwork with our orthodontic partners and a very patient patient!

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