Gum Disease Treatment in
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Gum disease (periodontitis) is a chronic bacterial infection of the tissues that support the teeth, causing inflammation, bleeding, recession, persistent bad breath and, in advanced stages, the loss of bone around the roots and eventual tooth loss. It affects roughly half of UK adults to some degree and is the leading cause of adult tooth loss in the UK. At Tower Dental Blackpool, gum disease is diagnosed by full periodontal charting, plaque scoring and X-ray assessment of bone levels by Dr Sarah Metias and the hygiene team, then treated with a staged programme of root surface debridement, oral hygiene coaching and supportive maintenance. Most early-to-moderate cases stabilise in 3 to 6 months, with treatment cost confirmed in writing at consultation. Gum disease cannot be fully cured once bone is lost, but progression can almost always be halted and tooth loss prevented when patients commit to home care and regular review.

This concentration of Royal College-level qualification and postgraduate expertise within a single Blackpool dental practice is extraordinary — and it directly benefits every patient who attends Tower Dental, whether they are coming for a routine examination, composite bonding, dental implants or emergency treatment. The clinical decisions made at Tower Dental are informed by the deepest available evidence base. The materials chosen are the best available for each clinical situation. The time allocated to each patient is determined by what the case requires, not by the constraints of an NHS appointment schedule.

Patient-First Philosophy at Tower Dental Blackpool

The philosophy at Tower Dental is simple: every clinical decision is made in the patient's best long-term interest, not in the interest of generating the highest possible revenue per appointment. This means we tell patients honestly when treatment is not needed. We tell them when a less expensive option will achieve the same outcome as a more expensive one. We tell them when their case falls outside the scope of what we can most appropriately treat in-house and refer them to the right specialist. We tell them what the realistic outcomes of treatment are, including the limitations and the need for ongoing maintenance, rather than overselling results.

This honesty is rare in private dentistry and it is the foundation of the trust our patients place in us. The 209 five-star Google reviews that give Tower Dental its 4.9-star rating consistently mention the team's honesty, the lack of pressure, the quality of the clinical explanations and the genuine care shown throughout the patient journey. Patients from across Blackpool, the Fylde Coast and Lancashire continue to return to Tower Dental and to refer their family and friends — not because of marketing or special offers, but because the clinical and human experience at Tower Dental is genuinely exceptional.

Accessibility and Membership at Tower Dental

Private dentistry at the highest level should not be accessible only to those with significant disposable income. Tower Dental's dental membership plans make outstanding routine care genuinely affordable for all Blackpool patients. From £9.99 per month for children and from £19.60 per month for adults, the membership plans cover two examinations per year, two hygienist appointments, unlimited emergency consultations, worldwide dental accident insurance and 15% off all treatments. 0% interest-free finance over 6 or 10 months is available on all treatment plans. Subject to status. Every patient receives a full written quote before any treatment begins — there are never any surprises. Call Tower Dental Blackpool on 01253 353759 to book your first appointment or to discuss our membership options. We look forward to welcoming you to 302a Devonshire Road, Blackpool FY2 0TW.