
Periodontics
What is periodontics in Rickmansworth?
Periodontics refers to the field of dentistry that treats conditions affecting the tissues around your teeth such as bone loss, gum recession and periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease, also known as periodontitis, is an advanced form of gum disease. Gum disease is a common condition but one that is preventable.
There are various stages – starting with gingivitis, which if left untreated, can lead to the more severe form known as periodontitis. Periodontal disease is serious because it affects the bones, can be irreversible and can cause your teeth to be lost.
If you live in Chorleywood, Northwood or the surrounding areas and have symptoms of severe gum disease, you will be referred to a periodontist for specialist treatment. We are fortunate to have a specialist periodontist – Dr Monal Patel – based at Inspire Dental who is very experienced in treating complex cases of gum disease using the most up to date techniques.
Book a free consultation to find out more about periodontics and how they can transform your life.
Periodontal Disease?

Gingivitis
This first stage of gum disease causes symptoms such as sore, red, swollen gums with bleeding after brushing.
Gingivitis is caused by a build-up of bacteria in the mouth which forms plaque along the gum line.
Many people will experience gingivitis in their lifetime, and often patients will not have any visible symptoms which is why it is important to regularly visit your hygienist for a check-up.
Gingivitis is easily treated by your hygienist often with a thorough dental clean.

Early periodontal disease
If gingivitis is left, it will harden to become tartar, and this is much harder to remove.
Your gums will begin to recede, and pockets may form in your gums which will harbour bacteria.
Symptoms include inflamed gums and possible bleeding from the gums.

Moderate periodontal disease
As periodontal disease advances, you may notice more symptoms including inflammation, bleeding gums, bad breath and abscesses.
You may be in pain and teeth may become loose.

Advanced periodontal disease

Periodontal disease
Periodontitis has proven links to your general health particularly with conditions such as strokes, inflammation of the body, myocardial infarction (a heart attack caused by the supply of blood to the heart being blocked), and atherosclerosis (the build-up of fats in the artery walls).
Additionally, periodontitis is the number one reason for tooth loss in the U.K.

Regular check-ups
It is therefore very important that you have regular check-ups with your dental hygienist and if you notice any gum disease symptoms to get them checked out immediately.
If detected early enough, gum disease is treatable and reversible.
At Inspire Dental in Hertfordshire?
At Inspire Dental, we advocate a preventative approach – thorough brushing and flossing along with regular dental and hygienist check-ups will keep your teeth, gums and mouth free from bacteria which prevents the start of gum disease.
If you live in Sarratt, Rickmansworth, Croxley Green or throughout Hertfordshire and you notice any symptoms of gum disease you should contact our hygienist immediately for an appointment who can easily treat gingivitis.
If you are showing signs of periodontal disease, you will be referred to our in-house periodontal specialist – Dr Patel based in Rickmansworth who is trained to spot and diagnose periodontitis.
Our periodontist will work with you to form a treatment plan, and this will vary according to the severity of your case. Your initial consultation will include:
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Why choose
Inspire Dental for periodontics?
If you have missing teeth and live in Sarratt, Loudwater, Watford or Hertfordshire, you should consider endodontics at Inspire Dental because
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