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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 Hest Bank Dental Care 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.

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Meet the team

Genevieve Beranek-Stanley

Dental Hygienist

GDC NO. 193014

Rebecca Riding

Dental Hygienist

GDC NO. 246639

Emma Lucas

Dental Therapist

GDC NO. 125383

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The biggest compliment we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Hest Bank Dental Care. 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…

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2248 Reviews

5.0

28th June 2025

All the staff are helpful and friendly

28th June 2025

Everyone always pleasant and helpful. Very professional.

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D Darling

After a front tooth of mine began to move down and forward I discussed my options with Katie. I had bad gum disease, which never goes away but can be managed. With regular checkups and hygienist visits I have stabilised the condition and so chose to have the tooth extracted and replaced with a sticky bridge. I’m a nervous patient and Katie is very calming and patient. I’m so happy with the results, she has given me a lovely natural smile back, and my confidence.

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Sandra Ann

Excellent dental practice. All the staff are very courteous, knowledgable and helpful.

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Peter Griffin

Hest Bank Dental care are extremely caring and proficient.

26th June 2025

The staff at Hest Bank are brilliant. They are always very welcoming and helpful. Arnie my dentist is the best. He explains everything very clearly and is very kind.

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Peran Ainscliffe

I love going to the dentist anyway, so having my dental hygienist appointment with the fabulous Emma is always a pleasure and never a chore! Her nice nature and warm personality shines through as she examines, cleans and polishes my teeth. Emma provides practical advice and guidance too, to ensure you keep up with great dental hygiene. On my visit, she was supposed by Joanna, who was extremely patient. The pair of them clearly work well together. Great experience all round. Thank you!

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Millie Todd

I couldn’t recommend Sofia enough. She made me feel very at ease and is highly skilled and knowledgeable. Every step of my treatment was explained throughly and Sofia took the time to answer all my questions. Her attention to detail is unmatched! The entire team reflects the same standard of excellence and the practice is modern and clean.

25th June 2025

Very attentive and helpful staff.

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Amanda Askew

I cannot thank you enough!! Arne, Emma and all of the nurses and receptionists at Hest Bank dental. You are all assisting me in helping me get my teeth back to where they should be and also my confidence in returning to the dentist after 8 years! Thank you so much. I would also like to thank you for letting me document it all on TicTok!!

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Nathan North

I highly recommend Hest Bank dental practice, they are always professional and approachable. With good honest preventative advice and quality treatment. The staff seem genuinely happy to work at the practice and are always polite and helpful. It is a very slick operation between hygienist and dentist and I personally can’t speak highly enough about my own dentist Pinar. Keep up the good work guys and continue to enjoy what you do. Thanks Nathan Seward

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Dal

I got treated by Dr. Sofia Dias, she was so professional and quick, i had a broken fixed retainer and she provided the best treatment. Friendly staff as well!

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Chris Smith

Currently using a pseudonym, however the details below are accurate. I have been under Pinar for several years (that sounded way less naughty in my head) and she has often gone out of her way to provide me with excellent service. As an example, she rushed through my denture order so I would have them for my graduation photo. She is always professional yet empathetic and has a warm calming manner. This helps when you are a big scardie cat like me. All procedures are explained in a manner I can understand and Pinar is very patient with my often daft questions. All members of staff I have encountered from dental nurses to reception staff have been nothing less than a delight at every juncture. So thank you to all of the staff for outstanding treatment, and whoever is doing the customer service training, keep doing what you are doing. I would not hesitate in recommending Hest Bank Dental Care to friends and family alike. As you slide down the banister of life May the splinters never point the wrong way Noel

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Absolutely fantastic dentists, the whole team is amazing, my dentist is Pinar and she has managed to take away my anxiety of dental visits completely! Always polite, professional and so friendly. The receptionists are lovely and the waiting area I find very calming. The team at the hygiene suite on the corner are excellent too. Overall I couldn't be happier with the treatment I have recieved, never disappointed.

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David Kuchczynski

Been using here for a few years now, staff are so friendly, never sat around waiting for my appointment more than few minutes, any work carried out has been amazing very happy with both dentist and hygienist

18th June 2025

Stuart is just brilliant and lovely to have a chat with him whenever I attend. Makes going to the dentist fun!

18th June 2025

Very good service

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Ines Beirakdar

Emma is always patient and in a good mood. My son goes without a problem although being on the pathway

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Shan K

Arnie was a legend. I was really scared and he made the whole experience painless. I really, really appreciate his kindness and expertise

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D Burbidge

Very good and understanding

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