Periodontics

Healthy gums are the foundation of every lasting smile.

Overview

About periodontics

Periodontics focuses on the gums and bone that support your teeth. Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults, yet it is highly treatable — especially when caught early.

Our periodontal team offers everything from deep cleaning to advanced regenerative and surgical therapies, protecting the foundation of your smile and your overall health.

What we offer

Scaling and root planing (deep cleaning)
Treatment for gingivitis and periodontitis
Flap surgery and pocket reduction
Gum grafting for receding gums
Crown lengthening and gum contouring
Peri-implant maintenance and therapy

What We Treat

Periodontics treatments

The full range of periodontics procedures available at Azure Dental.

Non-Surgical Periodontal Care

Stopping gum disease without surgery.

Scaling and Polishing

Professional cleaning that removes plaque and tartar to keep gums healthy.

Deep Cleaning

Thorough cleaning below the gumline to clear infection from periodontal pockets.

Root Planing

Smoothing the root surfaces so gums can reattach and heal.

Periodontal Maintenance

Ongoing specialist cleanings that keep treated gum disease under control.

Gum Disease Treatment

Targeted treatment at every stage.

Gingivitis Treatment

Early treatment that reverses gum inflammation before it progresses.

Periodontitis Treatment

Comprehensive care that halts advanced gum disease and protects your teeth.

Periodontal Monitoring

Regular measurement of gum and bone health to track and manage your condition.

Gum Surgery

Restoring health where disease has advanced.

Flap Surgery

Gently lifting the gums to clean deep deposits and reduce diseased pockets.

Pocket Reduction Surgery

Reducing deep periodontal pockets so gums fit snugly and stay cleanable.

Gingivectomy

Removal of diseased or excess gum tissue to restore health and contour.

Gingivoplasty

Reshaping healthy gum tissue to improve its form and appearance.

Soft Tissue Procedures

Rebuilding and reshaping the gumline.

Gum Grafting

Restoring gum tissue lost to recession, protecting roots and improving aesthetics.

Connective Tissue Grafts

Grafting beneath the surface to cover exposed roots and reduce sensitivity.

Crown Lengthening

Reshaping gum and bone to expose more tooth, for health or cosmetic reasons.

Implant Periodontics

Keeping implants healthy for life.

Implant Maintenance

Specialist care that keeps the gums and bone around your implants healthy.

Peri-Implantitis Treatment

Treatment of infection and inflammation around an implant to protect it.

How It Works

Your treatment journey

Periodontal assessment

We chart pocket depths, check bone levels, and grade the extent of the disease.

Deep cleaning

Scaling and root planing remove plaque and tartar from below the gumline.

Re-evaluation

We measure how the gums responded and decide whether surgery is warranted.

Maintenance

A tailored recall programme keeps the gums stable and prevents relapse.

Your Care Team

Specialists in periodontics

Dr. Michael Chemosit

Periodontics

BDS, MPerio — Implant Specialist

Questions

Frequently asked

What are the signs of gum disease?

Bleeding gums, persistent bad breath, gum recession, and loose teeth are common warning signs worth an assessment.

Is gum disease reversible?

Early-stage gingivitis is reversible. More advanced disease can be controlled and managed to prevent further loss.

Does treatment hurt?

Treatments are carried out with anaesthesia for comfort, and many are minimally invasive.

Explore other specialties

General Dentistry Orthodontics Oral Surgery Endodontics Pediatric Dentistry Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry

Ready to get started?

Book your periodontics consultation with our specialist team today.

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