How many appointments will I need?

At least two. The first visit is an assessment of your gum health and pocket depths; active treatment begins at your next appointment. More complex cases may need additional visits, and everyone benefits from ongoing maintenance reviews.

How long does each appointment take?

The first assessment appointment is usually around 30 minutes. Treatment appointments typically last at least an hour, depending on what you need.

What will my periodontist ask about?

Your dental and medical history, your daily oral hygiene routine at home, and whether you smoke — smoking has a strong impact on gum health and healing.

What should I expect after treatment?

You may feel numb for a couple of hours if a local anaesthetic was used, and have some swelling or sensitivity for a few days. Stick to soft, mild-temperature foods, avoid alcohol for a couple of days and smoking for at least a week, and brush gently around the treated area.

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Specialist Dentistry · Shepperton, Surrey

Periodontics in Shepperton, Surrey

Specialist care for advanced gum disease — preventing, diagnosing and treating periodontal problems with calm, judgment-free expertise.

56A High Street, Shepperton, TW17 9AU 01932 227 349

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Stages of gum disease

01
Healthy gums
Firm, pink, no bleeding
02
Gingivitis
Bleeding, mild inflammation
03
Early periodontitis
Pocketing begins around teeth
04
Advanced periodontitis
Bone loss and loose teeth

Periodontal disease is a lifelong condition — early specialist care makes all the difference.

Specialist gum care

What is periodontics?

Periodontics is a specialist field of dentistry for people with severe periodontal — or gum — disease. A periodontist focuses on preventing, diagnosing and treating advanced periodontal disease, and offers a range of surgical and non-surgical procedures.

From deep cleaning below the gumline to soft-tissue grafts, regenerative treatment and specialist implant care, periodontics in Shepperton at Confident Smile is calm, thorough and completely judgment-free.

Periodontal disease requires lifelong maintenance. Our dentists and specialist periodontists work with you at every stage — from your first assessment to routine ongoing reviews.

Stop disease progression

Targeted treatment halts the breakdown of gum and bone around your teeth.

Save natural teeth

Advanced periodontal care helps you keep teeth that would otherwise be lost.

Healthier gums

Reduced pocketing, less bleeding and firmer, healthier gum tissue.

Support for implants

Placement and maintenance of implants in a stable, healthy foundation.

What we treat

Surgical & non-surgical periodontal care

A comprehensive range of specialist procedures for gum disease and the tissues supporting your teeth and implants.

Dental implants

Placement and long-term maintenance of implants.

Scaling & root planing

Deep cleaning below the gumline for periodontal disease.

Soft tissue grafts

Rebuilding gum tissue where recession has occurred.

Pocket elimination

Surgery to reduce deep pockets around teeth.

Regenerative treatment

Techniques to regrow lost bone and supporting tissue.

Socket preservation

Protecting the bone after a tooth is removed.

Sinus augmentation

Building bone in the upper jaw ahead of implants.

Peri-implant care

Treating disease affecting the tissues around implants.

What to expect

Your periodontics journey in Shepperton

Periodontal care needs at least two appointments — an assessment followed by treatment — with ongoing reviews to keep your gums healthy long term.

Assessment

Your periodontist evaluates your gum condition and measures pocketing between the gum and tooth.

Treatment plan

A tailored plan is agreed — surgical or non-surgical — explained clearly before you begin.

Active treatment

Treatment starts at your next visit; complex cases may need several sessions.

Long-term care

Periodontal disease needs lifelong maintenance — we support you every step.

Need to know

Before & after your periodontics appointment

Appointments: At least two — an assessment and active treatment; complex cases may need more visits.
How long: First visit around 30 minutes; treatment visits at least 1 hour depending on need.
Before: No special preparation — maintain your regular oral hygiene routine at home.
After: Numbness for a couple of hours if anaesthetic was used; soft food diet, avoid alcohol for a few days and smoking for at least a week.

Your periodontist may ask about

Your dental and medical history
Your oral health routine at home
Whether you're a smoker
Previous periodontal treatment

What's next

Pair your periodontics care with the right next step

Book an appointment with a Shepperton dentist for expert advice on getting — and keeping — your mouth on track.

Your questions, answered

Periodontics in Shepperton — FAQs

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Specialist gum-disease care in a calm, unhurried environment on 56A High Street, Shepperton.