Periodontal (Gum) Disease
in Loughborough

Healthy Gums Provide the Basis For a Long-Lasting Smile

Most dental professionals will tell you that healthy gums really are the foundation of a beautiful, healthy smile that lasts the test of time. At Ascent Dental Care Loughborough you can be sure that our entire team is working towards promoting exceptional standards of oral hygiene for all our patients.

However, some patients may come to us suffering from some form of gum disease, whether it be minor gum inflammation, or the advanced stages of Periodontal Disease. Whatever your problem, our experienced Hygiene team will work with you to help slow down and maintain the stages of gum disease, to ensure that you retain your natural teeth for as long as nature intended.

Our gums (or gingiva) act as a foundation for our teeth. Healthy, pink gums help to create an environment in which teeth will thrive and remain firmly anchored. If gums are well maintained, with both professional cleaning and a robust home care regime, there is no reason why your teeth cannot last you a lifetime.

However, if gums become red, swollen and/or begin to bleed, this is the sign of early gum disease. If left untreated, gum disease will gradually cause the soft tissue to come away from the teeth, which in turn, will cause teeth to become very mobile and eventually lead to tooth loss.

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Simon Walker

Received their usual professional friendly and efficient service. The practice has provided me with great advice on my dental health. My hygienist Tayba, aided by Alex, is most helpful and thorough in monitoring ongoing progress with my gum hygiene and cleaning.

Did You Know That Gum Disease is the Number One Cause for Tooth Loss in Adults?

There are many signs of early stage gum disease, however, because the symptoms can sometimes be subtle, they may go unnoticed by many patients when our day to day busy lifestyles take-over.

Early Intervention is Key to Treat Gum Disease and Maintain Healthy Gums Long-Term

However, with the correct professional treatment and a robust home care regime gum disease is straight-forward and inexpensive to treat and maintain.

The hygiene team at Ascent Dental Care Loughborough have a wealth of experience in helping our patients to treat and maintain all stages of gum disease, from Gingivitis right through to advanced Periodontal Disease. Our dedicated team have a special interest in your oral health and their time with you will be focused on not only providing the correct clinical treatment but also showing you how to maintain your gum at home.

The good news is that with professional care and the right approach, gum disease is very easy and inexpensive to prevent.

Anthony Hudson

Absolutely 100% for customer service, customer care, range of treatments and hygiene. Polite, friendly, clean and organised.

What is Gum Disease?

Gum disease is caused by a build-up of the bacteria found in plaque. ‘Plaque’ is the white ‘fluffy’ stuff that gathers around the neck of the teeth (gum level) if not removed regularly. Plaque contains toxins and bacteria and if not removed effectively will start to irritate the gums. You may notice some of these symptoms:

Puffy or irritated gums
Gums can appear red
Minor discomfort on tooth brushing
Plaque is visible
Your breath may become whiffy as bacteria is not removed.

At this stage, symptoms are very easy to treat – see your Hygienist who will show you how to simply remove the plaque effectively with good quality home care products and gums will return to health usually within a week.

However, if the plaque and bacteria is left to grow and multiply, it will form little ‘pockets’ around the gum margin. If bacteria is pushed further down the tooth root, it will cause inflammation and infection, in addition, if plaque left undisturbed for long periods it will form tartar (known as calculus) which in turn helps more plaque to gather and makes it harder to remove with your brush.

Healthy gums will not bleed when you brush them.

Gum Disease Has Two Stages:

Gingivitis

Many thousands of people across the UK will currently have some form of mild gingivitis. If early signs & symptoms are left untreated, gingivitis will develop into full blown gum disease.

What are the Signs of Gingivitis?

Swollen and inflamed gums
Gums will appear very red
Bleeding gums when brushing
Gum recession (teeth may appear ‘longer teeth’)
Persistent bad breath
Visible plaque and tartar

If you have 3 or more of these symptoms it is possible that you are suffering from gingivitis.

With prompt treatment, our Hygiene team are still able to stop this progressing into periodontal disease and eventual tooth loss.

At this stage, gum disease will often be treated with 2-4 intensive professional cleaning sessions with our dedicated professionals. At these appointments, we will also show you the very best way to care for your teeth and gums at home, and provide you with a bespoke homecare regime designed to keep gum disease at bay/maintain for good.

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Helen Horne

Ascent Dental Care has professional and friendly staff who always provide excellent treatment. I had dental implants last year and am very pleased with the outcome. Before starting and throughout the procedure the staff explained exactly what was happening and what was involved. This was very important to me.

Periodontitis (Advanced Periodontal Disease)

Patients unfortunate enough to be suffering from periodontal disease will very likely be aware that they have a problem. These patients usually show all the signs of early gum disease, in addition will be suffering from:

Very loose or mobile teeth
Large gaps where tooth loss has already occurred
Fowl smelling breath
Gum abscesses and associated discomfort
Difficulty in eating and chewing

Untreated Periodontal Disease Will Almost Certainly Lead to Tooth Loss

Periodontal disease is not always ‘curable’ but our Hygiene team can certainly drastically improve the symptoms and maintain a level of status quo.

Bespoke Periodontal Disease Package

Our Hygiene team will create a robust & bespoke Periodontal Disease package with the aim to:

Eliminate the bacterial toxins
Remove build-up of hardened plaque (calculus)
Remove infection
Disinfect the gum tissue
Implement & monitor an intensive home care regime based on individual needs
Provide regular ‘deep cleaning’ treatments (usually 3-monthly)

A periodontal ‘treatment & maintenance” package, will in most cases, keep the symptoms of periodontal disease at bay and prevent further damage and tooth loss.

Kate Clarke

Jyoti and Alex made me feel really comfortable when having my composite bonding done and the results are amazing. I only wanted a subtle change to my teeth and a natural look, would highly recommend this practice.

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Five-Star
Rated Care

4.8 of 5 based on over 1000 reviews across all Ascent Dental Clinics

Dannii

I cannot recommend highly enough. I am a bit of a nervous/embarrassed patient and I must say the whole team have been excellent, from the person I first contacted to the receptionists and the dental team themselves. I’m very excited to get my ‘new teeth’ and have already been so impressed that I have moved my children here too.

Kimberley Bailey

Got me in on an emergency appointment. Very friendly and informative staff there. I’m a nervous patient and they were very understanding and patient with me. Encouraging and empathetic throughout the whole procedure of having a tooth out. Definitely recommend.

John Hitchcock

Full information given and efficiently sorted the problem

Nicola Hall

I had an emergency appointment today and Mandeep and Ellie were great at not only explaining what was happening with my tooth extraction but also keeping me calm as I was very nervous. The extraction its self was quick and in no way uncomfortable. I am very greatful to them both for putting me at ease and the being professional throughout the appointment

Jenny Townend

Couldn’t recommend highly enough from the lovely reception staff to the professional and calming dentist who did my root canal treatment today. I was originally referred as I was a very nervous patient and wanted sedation. But after meeting the dentist he assured me I would cope under local anaesthetic which I did and the whole procedure was totally painless. Thank you.

Natasha Nicholls

I began my Invisalign treatment back in August 2021 and I have been so impressed with the care and attention to detail I have received. From the receptionists who phone to check up on my treatment/appointments through to Gursh and Charlotte who have been handling my treatment, all of the staff are so friendly and welcoming. Gursh is incredibly knowledgeable and always explains in great detail, exactly what to expect in an appointment. He pays such careful attention to detail that I’ve felt really looked after throughout the whole process. The same goes for Charlotte who I’ve seen for my last few appointments alongside Gursh. She is very attentive, kind and caring. Not once have I felt uneasy in the chair.
I’ve always felt really well looked after at Ascent Dental Care and I would highly recommend. Thank you!

L FM

Recently I had root canal work done by Dr Jesal Savania to cure and rescue an infected tooth. I dreaded what was to come when I heard that I’d have to undergo a root canal procedure. I need not have worried!! Jesal was quite an amazing surgical expert. I experienced negligible pain and was kept informed all the way through about what was happening and before I knew it, it was done. What is also incredible was that the whole procedure was carried out through an existing crown. The crown was created some decades earlier but rather than waste it, Jesal was so skilled he rescued both crown and underlying tooth and left me feeling calm and even relaxed in the dentist chair when it was all done ! This excellent dentist and the dental practice are to be congratulated on an excellent outcome. Thank you!

Kirsty T

I have been with this dentist for the last 40yrs, recently it has changed hands and booking appointments has been difficult at times, but the care is great. Today I had a wisdom tooth removed. The proceedure was fine and completely painless, Simon is great as the consulting surgeon for more complex surgery, I recommend him 100%

Rebecca Ward

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!

I NEVER believed I’d EVER be able to sit in a dentist chair and have 3 fillings done, but today, I did, Thanks to Mandeep (Dentist) and Lisa. I was a shivering, shaking, crying, nervous wreck! I felt totally in control the entire time, she went at my pace, I didn’t feel rushed, I felt very looked after. Didn’t feel a thing, not even the injection (Bad needle phobia) She is amazing at her job. The service I received was outstanding. So pleased I’ve actually found such a fantastic Dentist. The girls on reception are so lovely, warm and welcoming, they make you feel very relaxed.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THIS DENTIST.

I just can’t Thank You all enough.

Mandy Darcy

Thank you so much ! From the first step into Ascent Dentist I was welcomed and reassured that I would be treated to suit my fears. I am terrified of the dentist but after meeting the receptionist,the nurse then the actual dentist I felt that I could actually go through with my treatment. I had an initial examination then was advised what treatment I needed. I felt so relieved that I agreed to have the treatment. I made my appointment for root canal and fillings under sedation! WOW! On the day of treatment I arrived and was put at ease by all welcoming,smiling staff,it really is a good environment! Had my treatment and taken. Home_ no side effects but best of all no pain. I would recommend ASCENT Dentist to anyone afraid or not. Thank you for making this the best dental experience. Mrs D’Arcy.

Dennis sharp

Excellent experience, had 2 fillings, the dentist talked through every step, would rate the visit higher if I could. Thank you Dr Shiv

Anita Kelly

Had my permanent bridge fitted yesterday, Jyoti was absolutely brilliant, she made me feel at ease throughout all my visits .
Highly recommended ascent and Jyoti – terrific service