Hygiene and periodontal care
05 · Gum health
Healthy gums aren't just about fresh breath. They're a measurable indicator of your cardiovascular, metabolic, and inflammatory health.
What we offer
- Routine professional cleanings
- Deep cleaning — scaling & root planing
- Periodontal maintenance (3-monthly)
- aMMP-8 chair-side inflammation testing
- Personalised home-care coaching
The deep clean process
01DiagnosePocket depths, bleeding scores, X-rays.
02TestaMMP-8 inflammation marker.
03TreatTargeted deep cleaning, often staged over 2 visits.
04MaintainRe-evaluation at 6-8 weeks.
Why we test for inflammation
The aMMP-8 test detects active tissue breakdown before it shows on X-rays.
Common questions
Why do my gums bleed?
Bleeding gums = inflammation. It's never normal.
Is gum disease reversible?
Early gum disease (gingivitis) is fully reversible with professional cleaning.
Book a visit
Book online with your dentist, or send us a message.