Gum Disease Treatment
...safeguarding the foundations of your smile.
Strong teeth rely on healthy gums beneath them, and at GL1 Dental in Gloucester we offer the periodontal care that can halt further damage and protect your smile. If yours are bleeding, swollen, or you've noticed persistent bad breath or looseness, book an assessment and we'll put a plan together.
- Time in chair
- 30–60 minutes
- Recovery
- Minimal
- Results last
- Long-term with regular maintenance
- Reversible
- Gingivitis yes; periodontitis can be stabilised
124–126 Stroud Road, Gloucester GL1 5JNOn-street parking nearby, buses stop close by
Tackle gum disease early before lasting damage takes hold.
Gum disease is remarkably common and often goes unnoticed until it's fairly advanced. Caught early as gingivitis, it usually responds well to professional care alongside good home habits. Left unchecked, it can progress into periodontitis, which needs more specialist periodontal treatment focused on clearing harmful bacteria from beneath the gum line and stabilising the condition. While a routine hygiene visit is mainly about prevention, gum disease treatment actively manages an infection beneath the gums and protects the bone anchoring your teeth. The goal throughout is simple: stop the disease progressing, help your gums heal, and support you in keeping your natural teeth for as long as possible.
- Specialist periodontal treatment
- Helps prevent gum disease from progressing
- Eases bleeding and inflammation
- Deep cleaning below the gum line
- Tailored home care guidance
- Ongoing maintenance to protect your gums
How it goes, step by step.
- 0130–45 minutes
Comprehensive Assessment
We examine your gums, measure the health of the tissue supporting each tooth, and establish how advanced any gum disease is.
30–45 minutes - 02Included within your assessment
Treatment Planning
We explain what we've found, talk through your options, and build a periodontal plan tailored to you.
Included within your assessment - 03Usually 30–60 minutes per appointment
Periodontal Treatment
Specialist tools clear bacteria, plaque and hardened deposits from beneath the gum line, giving your gums room to heal.
Usually 30–60 minutes per appointment - 04Usually every 3–6 months
Maintenance
Regular reviews let us monitor your gum health and catch any signs of recurrence early.
Usually every 3–6 months
Before and after, real patients.
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Fixed pricing, agreed before we start.
Nobody likes a surprise bill, us included — every plan is set out in writing up front, so there's nothing unexpected waiting for you at reception.
- Comprehensive periodontal assessment
- Gum measurements
- Tailored treatment plan
- Specialist periodontal treatment
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Ongoing maintenance recommendations
Cost depends on how advanced your gum disease is and how many appointments are needed. Once assessed, we'll provide a clear plan with all associated costs.
The things people actually ask.
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Watch for bleeding when brushing, swollen or tender gums, persistent bad breath, receding gums and, in more advanced cases, teeth that feel loose. If any of this sounds familiar, book a check-up promptly.
A routine hygiene visit focuses on prevention, clearing plaque and tartar above the gum line. Gum disease treatment goes further, addressing infection beneath the gums to stabilise periodontitis.
Gingivitis, the early stage, can usually be reversed with treatment and good home care. Periodontitis, the more advanced form, can't be fully cured but can typically be managed and kept stable.
Most patients find it perfectly manageable. Where deeper cleaning below the gums is needed, local anaesthetic keeps you comfortable throughout.
Not necessarily — caught early and properly managed, most patients keep their natural teeth for years. Early treatment makes the biggest difference long-term.
Regular check-ups, ongoing maintenance appointments, and thorough brushing plus cleaning between teeth are your best protection against recurrence.
Gum Disease Treatment for patients across Gloucester.
We’re at 124–126 Stroud Road, a short drive or bus ride from the neighbourhoods below. Each page covers routes in, parking and how long it takes to reach us.
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- Dentist near Kingsway
- Dentist near Upton St Leonards
- Dentist near Brockworth
- Dentist near Hardwicke
- Dentist near Churchdown
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- 9am – 8pm
- Saturday
- 9am – 5pm
- Sunday
- 9am – 1pm · 5pm – 8pm