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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

873 Reviews

5.0

16th August 2025

It was the best experience l have had when attending a dentist. Nothing was rushed and l was listened to.

16th August 2025

Appointment was on time and I have been with this Practice for a number of years now and would not consider going anywhere else. It is fairly close to home, the Team are always helpful. friendly and efficient.

15th August 2025

The practise is professional and efficient but very friendly. I have complete trust and confidence in the professionals and greatly appreciate the care I receive.

15th August 2025

Excellent dental surgeon, efficient , effective careful and considerate with all round great communication

15th August 2025

Emergency booking for my son prior to a holiday… thank you so much for fitting him in and make the tooth removal so incredibly smooth and easy for him! Saved our holiday!!

14th August 2025

Friendly staff , makes you feel at ease .

14th August 2025

Staff always very friendly and polite. Level of service is exceptional as always.

14th August 2025

Rachel Norris is always excellent dentist. Amazingly patient and kind and gentle. Her assistant was lovely as well

14th August 2025

Overall excellent interaction.Cleanliness of facility.Pleasant team.

13th August 2025

There all polite, efficient and thorough.

13th August 2025

Efficient staff and attentive care.

13th August 2025

Excellent dentist, very gentle

8th August 2025

Friendly, professional, clean and modern.

8th August 2025

Used the surgery for years always polite and professional. Very helpful and caring.

7th August 2025

Everyone efficient and very friendly. Get the impression everyone enjoys working there. I have mobility problem and was able to be seen in a new downstairs surgery.

7th August 2025

I have been a patient there for many years and the service/treatment is, and has always been, first class

7th August 2025

my dentist and his assistant treat me like a freind i enjoy seeing them both ,they are proffessional clinitions and always perform with the best intrest in my oral health and how i am as a human being i couldnt be happier

7th August 2025

Everything good

6th August 2025

Everyone from the desk staff through to the Dental Surgeon was extremely helpful and where applicable, supportive.

6th August 2025

The dentist is a brilliant dentist

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