Preventive Care · Station House Dental Care · BB18
Keep your natural teeth for life — catch gum disease early.
Bleeding gums and bad breath are early warnings you can act on — treatable at every stage by your Barnoldswick hygiene team; the sooner you're seen, the more of your natural teeth you keep.
Gum disease is a common cause of tooth loss, but it rarely has to end that way — spotted early, it's very manageable, and you leave with a clear plan to protect your smile.
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Clinically reviewed by Dr Sarah Metias (GDC 114267) · Last reviewed August 2026 · Last updated: August 2026
The silent problem
Gum disease begins as gingivitis — red, swollen gums that bleed when you brush. At this stage it is fully reversible with professional cleaning and improved home care. Left untreated, it progresses to periodontitis — infection that destroys the bone supporting your teeth, and that lost bone cannot be regrown, only stabilised. This distinction between reversible gingivitis and permanent bone loss is set out by the NHS and the Oral Health Foundation.
The challenge is that gum disease is usually comfortable until the advanced stages. This is why regular hygienist appointments are so important — your hygienist can detect and treat it long before you notice symptoms.
Treatment
Mild (gingivitis): scale and polish plus improved home care. Usually resolves in 2–4 weeks. Moderate to severe (periodontitis): deep cleaning under local anaesthetic, targeting tartar below the gum line. Follow-up monitoring every 3 months.
Cost and finance
Two different fees, for two different visits: a new-patient consultation and full gum assessment is from £75, while a routine scale & polish (if that's all you need) is from £72. Your dentist confirms exactly what's right for you in a written quote — the price we quote is the price you pay.
Gum disease does not wait: Bone loss is irreversible. A scale & polish appointment (from £72) today could prevent needing an implant (from £2,500) tomorrow.
Getting seen, in three simple steps
Come in for a gum assessment — the earlier you're seen, the more of your natural teeth you keep.
Your hygiene team explains your stage, what treatment you need, and exactly what it costs — no surprises.
With treatment and simple home care, your gums settle and you protect the teeth you already have.
Common questions
Gingivitis is fully reversible. Periodontitis can be stabilised but bone loss cannot be fully reversed. Early treatment is critical.
Most likely. Healthy gums do not bleed. Book a hygienist appointment.
Brush twice daily, floss daily, see your hygienist regularly, do not smoke.
Healthy gums.
Teeth for life.
Full examination, X-rays and written treatment plan. consultation fee non-refundable.
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