Name: Periodontic
Brand: Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry
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Periodontists in Thorpe Bay

Periodontists in Southend have a specialist understanding of the science of your mouth, teeth, jaw and gums as a whole, as well as a thorough knowledge of the different kinds of diseases that can manifest, their symptoms and suitable treatments.

Essentially, a periodontist is concerned with keeping your teeth in place, throughout your lifetime. At Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry our periodontists are trained to help prevent, diagnose and treat periodontal diseases, as well as fit dental implants.

What is periodontology?

Periodontium is the name given to the complex system of hard and soft structures that support your teeth in your jaw. This system is made up of the tooth socket, the gums, root cementum and the periodontal ligament. Periodontology is the study of these oral structures. Periodontists have a specialist understanding of the science of your mouth, teeth, jaw and gums as a whole, as well as a thorough knowledge of the different kinds of diseases that can manifest, their symptoms and suitable treatments.

You may have gum disease if:

Your gums bleed when you brush

Your teeth look or feel like they are moving

Your gums are red or swollen

You suffer from persistent bad breath

Your teeth are looking longer (a sign that your gums are receding)

There are spaces developing between your teeth

You experience recurrent mouth infections or ulcers

Can I get dental implants?

If you have lost a tooth due to gum disease, from an accident or any other reason, you may want to consider a dental implant. This is an artificial tooth root that is placed in the jaw by your periodontist in order to anchor a bridge or an artificial tooth. If you feel that you would benefit from dental implants, speak to your Portman dentist. They can help and advise on the best course of action. You must ensure that you already have a good oral hygiene routine in place, and your Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry dentist will examine your jaw to ascertain that there is enough bone to attach the implant to.

Do I need to see a periodontist in Southend?

Gum disease can be hard to spot, which is why it is important to visit your local Thorpe Bay dentist for routine check ups. Your dental practitioner may refer you to a periodontist if they suspect any signs of gingivitis or periodontitis. If you have not seen a dentist for some time, and you think you may have gum disease, book an appointment to see your Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry dentist straight away on 01702 582561.

Gum disease is serious, affecting the whole of your mouth and ultimately the structure of your jaw. If left untreated can result in bone loss – undermining the foundations of your teeth. Bone and tissue keep your teeth in place, and lasting damage to these ultimately results in loss of teeth and unsightly gaps.

Meet our team who treat periodontitis in Southend

Zohra Rashid

SPECIALIST DENTIST IN PERIODONTICS
BDS, BDS, MFDS RCS (Edin), MClinDent, MPerio RCS (Edin)
GDC NO. 114278

General Dental Council Registered Specialist in Periodontology
She has a particular interest in regeneration procedures to replace missing support of periodontally compromised teeth and the treatment of gingival (gum) recession.