Specialist periodontal care in Sydney for gum disease, gum recession and the health of the gums and bone supporting your teeth.
20+
years of experience
16,000+
complex cases treated
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A periodontist is a dental specialist with advanced training in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the gums and the bone that supports your teeth.
At Toothsome, patients looking for a Sydney periodontist can access specialist assessment and treatment for gum disease, gum recession, periodontal bone loss and other conditions affecting the supporting tissues around the teeth.
Treatment may include non-surgical periodontal therapy, gum grafting, regenerative procedures or periodontal surgery depending on the condition of your gums and supporting bone.
A Specialist Periodontist has advanced postgraduate training in the diagnosis and treatment of gum disease, gum recession and conditions affecting the tissues and bone supporting the teeth.
At Toothsome, periodontal care is led by Dr Patty Chou, Specialist Periodontist, BDS DClinDent(Perio), FRACDS(Perio).
Dr Chou has more than 15 years of experience in periodontal surgery and more than 20 years of experience in dental implants and gum treatments. Her clinical work includes the assessment and management of gum disease, gum recession, periodontal surgery, grafting and implant-related periodontal conditions.
This specialist experience allows complex periodontal problems to be assessed carefully before treatment is recommended.
The most appropriate periodontal treatment depends on the health of your gums, the amount of supporting bone, the presence of inflammation or infection and whether gum tissue has been lost.
Dr Patty Chou is a Specialist Periodontist with over 15 years of specialist experience providing periodontal care in Sydney. Her clinical experience includes the treatment of gum disease, gum recession, gum grafting and dental implant-related periodontal conditions.
Her practice includes periodontal assessment, periodontal surgery, gum grafting, periodontal maintenance and the management of complex gum and supporting bone conditions.
A periodontist has advanced training in conditions affecting the gums and the bone supporting your teeth.
For patients with persistent gum disease, significant gum recession, bone loss or more complex periodontal problems, specialist assessment can help establish the extent of the condition and determine the most appropriate treatment.
Periodontal disease can progress beneath the gum line and may involve loss of the bone supporting the teeth. A detailed assessment helps establish how advanced the condition is and which areas require treatment.
Your gums, bone levels, tooth position, oral hygiene and other risk factors are assessed before treatment is recommended.
Periodontal treatment is not only about controlling the current problem. Ongoing maintenance and monitoring can also be important for helping keep the gums stable over time.
20+
years of surgical experience
Bleeding gums, gum recession, bad breath or loose teeth can be signs of periodontal disease.
A periodontal assessment can identify the cause and recommend the right treatment.
16,000+
CASES treated
Every periodontal treatment begins with an assessment. Your periodontist will examine your gums and teeth, review your dental and medical history and assess the supporting bone where required.
If treatment is recommended, the plan will depend on the type and severity of the periodontal problem and will be explained before treatment begins.
The gums, teeth and supporting tissues are examined to identify inflammation, gum recession, periodontal pockets, bone loss and other factors affecting periodontal health.
Treatment may involve professional cleaning below the gum line, management of infection and inflammation, gum grafting, regenerative treatment or periodontal surgery depending on your individual condition.
After treatment, your response is reviewed and an ongoing periodontal maintenance plan may be recommended to help keep the gums and supporting tissues stable.
Recovery depends on the type of periodontal treatment performed. Non-surgical treatment generally requires less recovery, while gum grafting or periodontal surgery may involve a longer healing period.
You will receive instructions about cleaning, eating, medication where appropriate and how to care for the treated area during healing. Follow-up appointments may be arranged to monitor your progress.
Good daily oral hygiene and regular professional care are important for maintaining periodontal health.
To help look after your gums:
Brush twice daily using the technique recommended by your dental team.
Clean carefully between your teeth every day.
Attend periodontal reviews and professional maintenance appointments as recommended.
Avoid smoking and discuss any risk factors that may affect your periodontal health with your clinician.
Patients who have previously had periodontal disease may require ongoing maintenance even after active treatment has been completed.
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