Dentist Chippenham

For some people, a simple annual visit to the dentist is enough to keep their gums and teeth healthy, but there are many of us who may suffer from periodontal disease and require a more specialist treatment and in some cases dental implants. Your general dentist may be able to identify and treat some of the symptoms of periodontal disease, but they may not have the necessary skills or facilities for more advanced treatment, which is why they will most likely refer you to a fully qualified Periodontist, like Dr Amir Savage.

The early signs to look out for

The early symptoms of periodontitis or gum disease, include bleeding gums and halitosis (bad breath), which if left untreated, can result in the deterioration of the bone that supports the teeth, causing them to fall out.

How does treatment work?

The first stage of periodontal treatment is to have a full dental examination of the teeth and gums to assess the level of deterioration and establish if there are any loose teeth at risk of falling out. The specialist skill-set of Dr Amir Savage means he will then be able to treat the various symptoms of periodontitis and in the more severe cases offer solutions, such as specialist dental implants, root surface debridement to remove dead gum tissue or minor surgical procedures to effectively treat periodontal issues.

What options do I have for severe periodontal disease?

For those patients with more severe symptoms, Dr Amir Savage offers a great alternative to removable dentures with his expertise in dental implants. There are several types of dental implants available, including adhesive bridges, porcelain bonded bridges and the more advanced dental implants.

With a success rate of over 95%, the screw-in dental implant is considered the most effective treatment, as it is long-lasting and doesn’t damage the surrounding teeth. The treatment involves a root-shaped titanium screw being inserted into the gum where it will fuse with the jaw bone securely, allowing a replacement porcelain tooth to be fitted where the old one has fallen out.

The importance of finding a good periodontist

With an increasing number of cases of periodontal disease, it is imperative that you seek the right levels of treatment as soon as possible. This is why the specialist treatments that Dr Amir Savage provides are so important to retaining healthy teeth and gums and viable alternatives for periodontitis sufferers.