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When surgery is needed
Our approach to gum disease is built around thorough, non-surgical care first — and for the vast majority of patients, this is enough to stabilise the condition.
Surgical treatment is only considered where deeper pockets, bone loss, or persistent inflammation haven't fully responded to non-surgical management, and it's always discussed carefully and transparently before going ahead.
When surgery is needed, it's a precise, targeted procedure — not a bigger version of routine treatment, but a specific tool for a specific problem, aimed at giving your teeth and gums the best possible long-term outlook.
Surgical treatment isn't only used to manage active gum disease.
We also use it to address gum recession, helping cover exposed tooth root and improve both comfort and appearance, and as part of a wider, multidisciplinary treatment plan alongside implants — where healthy, well-supported gum tissue is essential to a lasting result.
What's involved
Depending on what your gums need, treatment may involve carefully working with the gum tissue to clean the affected area thoroughly, sometimes alongside grafts or specialist materials to help rebuild what's been lost.
It's carried out under local anaesthetic, with any discomfort afterwards usually well managed with simple pain relief.
As with all our periodontal care, we'll talk you through exactly what to expect and how to care for the area while it heals, so there are no surprises at any stage.
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