General & preventive
Periodontal (Gum) Treatment and Surgery in Wolverhampton
Treating gum disease properly
In short
Periodontal treatment manages gum disease that has progressed beyond simple inflammation into loss of the bone supporting the teeth. Extended periodontal sessions at Wolverhampton Dental are £82 to £97, with Dentomycin gel treatment at £75 where indicated.
- Extended session
- £82 – £97
- Dentomycin gel
- £75
- Member discount
- 10%
- Assessment
- Full pocket charting and radiographs
Key facts
Fees shown are from our published price guide. Your written treatment plan confirms costs before anything begins.
How gum disease progresses
Plaque bacteria at the gumline cause inflammation — gingivitis — which is reversible. Left unchecked, the inflammation extends deeper, forming pockets between gum and tooth where bacteria are protected from your toothbrush, and the bone anchoring the tooth begins to resorb.
That bone loss is permanent. The aim of treatment is to arrest it before teeth become mobile.
Non-surgical treatment first
Most cases are managed non-surgically: careful debridement of the root surfaces below the gumline, sometimes over several extended sessions and under local anaesthetic, plus a genuine change to home cleaning. Locally applied antimicrobial gel is used in selected deeper pockets.
Progress is measured by re-charting pocket depths, not by how the gums feel.
Surgical options and maintenance
Where deep pockets persist despite good non-surgical treatment and good home care, surgical access to clean and reshape the affected area may be considered, or referral to a specialist.
Whatever the route, periodontal disease is controlled rather than cured. Lifelong maintenance appointments, usually three to four monthly, are what keep it stable. Smoking substantially worsens the outlook.
Common questions
Periodontal Treatment: your questions answered
Can gum disease be cured?
Gingivitis can be fully reversed. Once bone has been lost, periodontitis can be arrested and stabilised but not cured — the lost support does not grow back, which is why maintenance appointments continue for life.
How much does gum treatment cost?
Extended hygiene or periodontal treatment sessions are £82 or £97 per session at Wolverhampton Dental, with Dentomycin gel at £75 where indicated. Plan members receive 10% off.
Why do my gums bleed when I brush?
Bleeding is a sign of inflammation caused by plaque at the gumline. It is not normal and it is not a reason to brush less — it is a reason to be assessed.
Related treatments
Worth considering alongside this
Examinations, hygiene, fillings, gum treatment and extractions — the routine care that keeps everything else unnecessary.