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Looking for a caring and professional dental practice? We’re excited to welcome new patients to our clinic! Whether you’re due for a check-up, need treatment, or are looking to enhance your smile, our friendly team is here to help.
Contact us today to book your first appointment—we look forward to meeting you!

Gum disease therapy

Gum disease is one of the most common oral diseases and affects people of all ages. Caused by a build-up of plaque and bacteria on the gum line, gum disease can lead to bleeding, inflammation and redness and if left to progress, can lead to tooth loss.

Gum disease can also be aggravated by:

  • Smoking
  • Lack of brushing or flossing
  • If you have diabetes or other chronic diseases
  • Certain medications

If you spot signs of gum disease you can initially treat these at home by stepping up your hygiene routine and using dentist-approved products. If your symptoms do not improve, your Hadleigh Dental Surgery dentist and dental hygienist will recommend a personal oral health plan to address your individual needs. Gum hygiene is important to ensure that your teeth remain supported and healthy.

Advanced gum disease

The first stage of gum disease, known as gingivitis, can be simple to reverse. However, if left to progress it can develop into a more advanced form of gum disease known as periodontitis, resulting in the formation of gaps between the gums and teeth, known as pockets. More plaque can collect in these pockets and thus continue the progression of the disease. As the pockets deepen, the plaque becomes more inaccessible to cleaning, more extensive and more toxic. This leads to increasing damage to the supporting bone around the roots of the teeth.

Periodontal treatment is provided by our specialist periodontist who will clean the pockets around teeth to prevent damage to surrounding bone. The majority of Periodontal treatment involves thoroughly cleaning the tooth root surface. However, advanced cases may it also involve surgical and restorative techniques.

After initial stabilisation of the condition has been achieved, a thorough lifelong home care regime is required to prevent future lapses, along with regular monitoring and maintenance from your dentist and dental hygienist.

If you are suffering with symptoms of gum disease book a review with our dental hygiene team today.

Periodontist

Laura Bettini

Dr. Laura Bettini qualified cum laude from the University of Pisa in Italy in 2018. She spent time working in dental practices in Italy. A year after she was accepted by the Eastman Dental Institute London,

Laura Bettini
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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Hadleigh Dental Surgery. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

814 Reviews

5.0

6th July 2025

I am very nervous at dentist and the whole team dental surgeon anesthesiologist and nurse all put me at my ease and were very patient.

4th July 2025

Caring clinicians, good bedside manner, professional.

4th July 2025

Efficiency, instruction and explanation, friendly staff, proffessional

4th July 2025

Care shown by all staff

4th July 2025

Always good and all questions answers.Very professional at all times.

3rd July 2025

Cared for better than other dentists I have been to,meet with my all my needs

3rd July 2025

Professional and prompt service.

3rd July 2025

I was listened too and put at ease

2nd July 2025

Cathy and assistant were kind, efficient, helped make sure I was comfortable and did an excellent job. Ran on time - was excellent

30th June 2025

Staff were polite and curteous. The proceedure was fully explained and any concerns I had were listened to and and looked at thoroughly.

28th June 2025

I have been using the dental surgery for quite a few years now always excellent service.

26th June 2025

I was a bit apprehensive but both dentist and dental nurse explained the appointment process very well and calmly. putting me at ease.

26th June 2025

I was referred by my dentist regarding two back teeth. These were extracted and after discussions I decided to have 1 implant which was completed on 23rd June. I will now return to my original dentist but would have no hesitation to return if the need arose. The service and quality was very satisfactory.

25th June 2025

Recently had a crown fitted but had Pain after procedure Hygenist emailed dentist who came to check crown and offered remedy which was applied

25th June 2025

Seeing same dentist each time get called by Christian name

19th June 2025

I have had very bad experiences at dental surgeries in the past.Mr Wilson and his team always make me feel at ease, explain everything well and empathise with my anxieties. Very happy to put my trust in him.

19th June 2025

All the staff, receptionists, dental nurses, dentists, treatment me with respect and politeness. All treatments fully explained and discussed.I feel very lucky that I can afford to pay for this excellent service, unlike many people.

18th June 2025

Staff are pleasant, welcoming and professional. Attended for routine hygienist appointment and was satisfied with the attention received and end result.

18th June 2025

Very good in all ways. Was made to feel very comfortable.

17th June 2025

Every one was very polite and the dentist was really good with my daughter making sure she was calm and happy.

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