Gum disease therapy

Gum disease is one of the most common oral diseases and affects people of all ages. Caused by a build-up of plaque and bacteria on the gum line, gum disease can lead to bleeding, inflammation and redness and if left to progress, can lead to tooth loss.

Gum disease can also be aggravated by:

  • Smoking
  • Lack of brushing or flossing
  • If you have diabetes or other chronic diseases
  • Certain medications

If you spot signs of gum disease you can initially treat these at home by stepping up your hygiene routine and using dentist-approved products. If your symptoms do not improve, your Lynn Road Dental Practice dentist and dental hygienist will recommend a personal oral health plan to address your individual needs. Gum hygiene is important to ensure that your teeth remain supported and healthy.

Advanced gum disease

The first stage of gum disease, known as gingivitis, can be simple to reverse. However, if left to progress it can develop into a more advanced form of gum disease known as periodontitis, resulting in the formation of gaps between the gums and teeth, known as pockets. More plaque can collect in these pockets and thus continue the progression of the disease. As the pockets deepen, the plaque becomes more inaccessible to cleaning, more extensive and more toxic. This leads to increasing damage to the supporting bone around the roots of the teeth.

Periodontal treatment is provided by our specialist periodontist who will clean the pockets around teeth to prevent damage to surrounding bone. The majority of Periodontal treatment involves thoroughly cleaning the tooth root surface. However, advanced cases may it also involve surgical and restorative techniques.

After initial stabilisation of the condition has been achieved, a thorough lifelong home care regime is required to prevent future lapses, along with regular monitoring and maintenance from your dentist and dental hygienist.

If you are suffering with symptoms of gum disease book a review with our dental hygiene team today.

Meet the team

Johnson Adu-Akumatey

Hygienist

GDC NO. 150905

Sarah Gauvin

Hygienist

GDC NO. 4074

Diane Wright

Hygienist

GDC NO. 3070

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5.0

30th May 2026

For someone that hates going to the dentist all the staff here make the experience stress free. From my experience they always run on time which makes it stress free if I’m going to straight to work from my appointment. I can’t recommend them highly enough.

29th May 2026

I have been a customer for a few years at this dental practice and always will be they are very nice people as the staff

28th May 2026

Jay is always very patient with both of my boys who attended. He explains everything clearly and offers good advice on how they can look after their teeth better. He puts both of them at ease so that they have a good experience at the dentist. The reception team are also friendly and helpful. It is quick and easy to get booked in, and to book future appointments. It’s good to have the magazines in the waiting room (ones suitable for children too) although we didn’t need to wait long and were seen straight away at our appointment time.

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Kelly Paris

Fantastic dental surgery Mo is very professional in his job an barbara his assistant was very kind , got my gums back to being healthy would highly recommend

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Susan Bannister

Very helpful staff and dental professional

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Shirley Spick

The staff are friendly and welcoming, very professional

23rd May 2026

Staff were nice nd polite easy going didn't rush treatment

20th May 2026

Polit and understanding and treatment delivered in a professional way.

18th May 2026

All staff are extremely polite and friendly, surgery is always clean. Only ‘concern’ is the financial cost of treatments.

16th May 2026

It was what I expected from the receptionists, the dental nurse and the dentist. The team always make me feel comfortable. It's a great dental practice.

15th May 2026

Straightforward treatment as scheduled.

14th May 2026

Jay ( dentist) approach makes me feel comfortable and less nervous about attending my appointment. Previously at a different dental practice I did not have a very good experience

14th May 2026

My dentist Jay is always welcoming & puts me at ease. Jay always asks what I've been up to since my last visit. He goes through every step of treatments from a check up to other treatments I may need.

14th May 2026

Have been a patient at Lynn road practice for about three years,Jolanta has always been a delight to see,and has sorted my various problems and concerns regarding my dental care.Reception girls are always very helpful,I have recommended this practice to several of my friends,I consider myself one happy patient.

13th May 2026

Efficient and professional service. Reception always endeavour to schedule appointment day and time for your convenience, also when emergency treatment required. Hygienist Sara does a brilliant job, very engaging and professional, like having a spring clean, excellent addition to the practice.

11th May 2026

Lynn Road Dental Practice work well as a team as shown by my last treatment. I asked for antibiotics..the receptionist heard me and understood my needs... talking to the dentist..Khem Joshi prior to simply handing me a prescription. I was then given an appointment within 2 days of the call to help. The extraction was performed expertly with a great deal of politeness and consideration.

8th May 2026

Kem is a great dentist always explains everything and put me at ease. Reception is always very friendly and helpful

7th May 2026

I was informed at all stages. Work was carried out as gently as possible. I was able to look at my x-rays and have them explained.

7th May 2026

As always very satisfactory appointment

5th May 2026

Dear manager,I only joined your surgery last week when i experienced tooth ache. The receptionist went through my options for plans to join which was simple and all documents sent quicky.I am a very nervous patient and would describe the dentist as not my happy place, I was booked in to see Tracey and both Tracey’s put me at ease straight away, was a very comfortable environment and was told that I would need a couple of teeth removed. This was my Friday appointment. Once again on arrival very nervous but once with Tracey was put at ease with the explanation of the procedure and how my briefing would keep me calm. Unfortunately the procedure didn’t go to plan and the tooth could t be removed and I have been referred to the hospital. I would like to say the professionalism and calmness of Tracey really helped with the experience and I can only apologise I have rubbish teeth..I have another appoint with the surgery this week and after the two previous experience I feel more at ease to come.It’s a shame that tooth removal couldn’t be completed but calmness and care for a patient’s heath is more important.

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