Periodontics is the area of dentistry concerned primarily with treating periodontitis, or gum disease. At The Sandstone Dental Practice, we offer specialist periodontal care, working closely with our hygienists so that, together, we can educate patients on the homecare regime practices that stop gum disease in its tracks.
When disease causes the mouth to become unhealthy, for whatever reason, it can be a distressing experience. Periodontal treatment and routine dental care can restore your whole mouth to full health, as well as helping to solve problems associated with sore gums and loose teeth.
If you have gingivitis (early-stage gum disease), your dentist or hygienist will ensure that you are cleaning your teeth gently and thoroughly. Your home care regime is absolutely key to preventing progression of this “silent disease” In the surgery, we can support your home care by gently polishing the teeth with an abrasive paste and a special instrument called a scaler. If gingivitis has developed into periodontitis, which is more serious, you may need more extensive treatment to remove hard deposits in harder to reach areas, under the gums. We will carefully monitor your progress during treatment and beyond to make sure treatment has been successful and the periodontitis is under control.
Airflow polishing is a treatment used by the hygiene team at The Sandstone Dental Practice to provide exceptional cleaning and polishing for patients. Not only do teeth feel smooth and clean following Airflow treatment, patients will also notice effective stain removal too, resulting in whiter, brighter teeth.
Airflow uses a fine jet of sodium bicarbonate particles, compressed air, and water to remove the persistent stains that we all suffer from thanks to tea, coffee, red wine, tobacco, etc. Airflow is comfortable for patients who suffer with sensitivity as it does not touch the teeth and it can also be safely used on dental restorations and dental implants.
Following scaling where necessary, your hygienist will use the Airflow to complete your hygiene appointment, leaving your teeth naturally whiter.
This offers our patients the best combination of control, flexibility and access to special member privileges.
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Located in the heart of the Wirral peninsula, our practice has made its home in a beautiful period sandstone building with a wealth of character, along with easy access and parking. We treat our patients as we would want to be treated ourselves – with empathy, respect and compassion. Our priority is your oral health.