What Does a Periodontist Do for Gum Disease? The way in which we go about treating periodontitis is, as you might imagine, directly related to the severity of the condition and the symptoms that you display. The first step will usually be the same in most cases: a deep clean of the affected and surrounding…
Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease) Symptoms & Causes Simply put, periodontitis is the technical term for a disease that affects both the gum and the periodontal bones. Periodontitis is a very nasty disease. It is an infection that affects the structures around the teeth – the gums; the alveolar bone and the periodontal ligament –…
Dentist Vs Periodontist The work that a periodontist does is closely linked to that of a dentist but at the same time, it is fundamentally different. Your dentist will manage routine checkups, clean your teeth, remove teeth if necessary and generally provide you with ongoing oral health education (such as telling you to floss every…
A periodontist can help with the prevention, discovery and treatment of various diseases A periodontist can help with the prevention, discovery and treatment of various diseases and infections which affect the teeth, gums and the jawbone as well as provide dental implants. The most basic issues with teeth and gums can be treated by simple…
Rana Al-Falaki, a specialist in periodontics looks at how laser treatment can provide an alternative to surgery, even for deep periodontal pockets. Non-surgical periodontal therapy is an incredibly effective way to manage Periodontitis. Generally, this consists of oral hygiene mantainance, supragingival scaling, root surface instrumentation and removal of any plaque retentive factors such as overhangs…
Al-Fa Perio Clinic is a private dental practice specialising in the management of gum diseases, gum reconstruction, cosmetic gum work, bone regeneration, and tooth replacement through dental implants using the latest laser technology. We profile the practice to gain a fascinating insight into the range of treatments it offers and how it works to ensure…
There are many advantages of using lasers in periodontal therapy, but the key point is that these are adjuncts to conventional therapy and not a replacement. The first line of any periodontal therapy should include implementing a prescriptive oral hygiene protocol for the patient and carrying out supra-and subgingival debridement. The aim of treatment is…
Rana Al-Falaki has been on the UK specialist list in periodontics for over ten years. She has worked in the hospital system helping with the undergraduate and postgraduate tuition, and as an associate specialist. She was the first UK periodontist to use lasers in her daily practice. She is conducting research on its applications…
