Gum Disease Treatment Thame

Gum Disease Treatment

At Park Street Dental in Thame, our experienced team diagnoses and treats gum disease at every stage — from early gingivitis through to more advanced periodontitis.

Expert Gum Disease Diagnosis and Treatment at Park Street Dental

Gum disease is one of the most common dental conditions in the UK — and one of the most under-treated. Many people don’t realise they have it until it has progressed, because the early stages are often painless. If you’ve noticed bleeding gums, persistent bad breath, or your gums seem to be pulling away from your teeth, these are signs worth taking seriously.

At Park Street Dental in Thame, our experienced team diagnoses and treats gum disease at every stage — from early gingivitis through to more advanced periodontitis. We take a calm, reassuring approach, and we’ll always explain exactly what’s happening and what your options are before any treatment begins.

“Gum health is the foundation everything else is built on. We can’t do good dentistry on unhealthy gums — and we won’t.” — Dr Conradi

If you’re looking for gum disease treatment near Thame or across Oxfordshire, we welcome new patients and offer same-week appointments for those with urgent concerns.

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Signs and Symptoms of Gum Disease

Gum disease can be difficult to spot in its early stages. Here are the most common warning signs to look out for:

Bleeding gums when you brush, floss, or eat hard food
Gums that look red, swollen, or feel tender to touch
Persistent bad breath that doesn’t go away after brushing
Gums receding or pulling away from the teeth, making teeth look longer
Sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet foods and drinks
Teeth that feel loose or have shifted position
A bad taste in the mouth that doesn’t clear

If you recognise any of these symptoms, we’d encourage you to book an appointment. Gum disease is progressive — the earlier it’s caught, the simpler the treatment and the better the outcome.

Gum Disease Treatment Options at Park Street Dental

The right treatment depends on how far the gum disease has progressed. We assess your gum health thoroughly before recommending any treatment, and we’ll always walk you through the options clearly.

Gingivitis (Early Stage)

Gingivitis is the mildest form of gum disease — inflammation of the gums caused by plaque build-up at the gumline. At this stage, the damage is fully reversible with professional care and improved home hygiene.

Treatment: A professional scale and polish with one of our dental hygienists removes the plaque and tartar causing the inflammation. Paired with tailored advice on your brushing and flossing routine, most patients see their gum health improve significantly within a few weeks.

Price: from £81

Periodontitis (Moderate to Advanced Stage)

If gingivitis is left untreated, it can develop into periodontitis — a deeper infection that affects the bone and tissue supporting the teeth. This stage requires more thorough treatment to stop the progression and stabilise the gums.

Treatment: Root surface debridement (RSD) is a deep cleaning procedure that removes bacterial deposits from below the gumline, where a standard clean cannot reach. It is carried out under local anaesthetic and may take place over one or more appointments depending on severity.

Ongoing Periodontal Maintenance

For patients with a history of gum disease, regular maintenance is essential. Once active treatment is complete, we recommend three- to four-monthly hygiene appointments to keep the condition stable and catch any early signs of recurrence. Our membership plan can help with the cost of ongoing maintenance visits.

Gum Disease Treatment in Thame — FAQ

Gingivitis — the early stage of gum disease — is completely reversible with professional treatment and consistent home care. The inflammation clears, the gums recover, and with the right habits in place, it doesn’t have to come back. Advanced gum disease (periodontitis) cannot be fully reversed, because bone and tissue lost to the infection don’t regenerate. However, it can be successfully managed and stabilised. With the right treatment and maintenance, most patients keep their teeth for life. The key is not to leave it.

Gum disease is caused by bacterial plaque — the sticky film that builds up on teeth and along the gumline every day. When plaque isn’t removed through brushing and flossing, it hardens into tartar, which irritates the gums and triggers inflammation. Certain factors increase the risk: smoking significantly raises the likelihood of developing gum disease and slows healing; diabetes, hormonal changes, and some medications can also make the gums more vulnerable. Genetics plays a role too — some people are simply more susceptible, even with excellent oral hygiene.

Healthy gums are firm, pale pink, and sit snugly around the teeth. With gum disease, you may notice that your gums look redder or more swollen than usual, bleed when you brush, or appear to be pulling away from your teeth. In more advanced cases, teeth may look longer as the gumline recedes, and there may be visible gaps between the tooth and gum. If anything looks or feels different, it’s worth getting it checked — early gum disease is easy to miss, and easy to treat when caught in time.

We start with a thorough assessment of your gum health — measuring pocket depths, checking for bleeding, and reviewing any X-rays needed to assess bone levels. From there, we put together a treatment plan tailored to the stage and severity of your condition. Early-stage disease is treated with a scale and polish and home care advice. More advanced cases are treated with root surface debridement (RSD) — a deep clean carried out under local anaesthetic. We then place patients on a maintenance programme to keep the gums stable long-term. We’ll explain every step before anything starts.

A scale and polish at Park Street Dental starts from £81. Root surface debridement for more advanced cases is priced per quadrant — call us on 01844 215404 for a full quote, or book a consultation and we’ll assess your gum health and provide a clear treatment plan with all costs before any work begins. Our membership plans include hygiene visits at a frequency tailored to your needs, from annual to three-monthly, plus discounted rates on further treatment.

The most reliable way is to have a dental examination — but there are warning signs to look out for at home. Bleeding when you brush or floss is the most common early indicator. Gums that look puffy, feel tender, or seem to be receding are also signs worth investigating. Some people have gum disease without any obvious symptoms, which is why regular check-ups matter. If you haven’t seen a dentist recently, book a new patient examination at Park Street Dental in Thame — it includes a full gum health assessment.