Looking for a Periodontist Near Cheltenham?

Specialist Gum and Implant Care in Melbourne’s South East

Looking for a Periodontist Near Cheltenham? Specialist Gum and Implant Care in Melbourne’s South East

If you are searching for a periodontist near Cheltenham, you may be experiencing bleeding gums, gum recession, loose teeth, persistent bad breath or concerns about dental implants. While your general dentist can manage many aspects of your oral health, some gum and bone conditions require specialist assessment and treatment.
 
Perio Health Specialists provides specialist periodontal and dental implant care from clinics in Dandenong and Frankston, serving patients from Cheltenham and surrounding suburbs across Melbourne’s south east and south eastern suburbs.
 
Led by Specialist Periodontist Dr Ruchi Agarwal, the practice focuses on gum health, periodontal treatment, gum recession, bone grafting and dental implant related procedures. No referral is required to make an appointment.

What Does a Periodontist Do?

A periodontist is a dental specialist who focuses on the gums, jawbone and other structures that support your teeth.

Your gums play an important role in maintaining healthy teeth. When gum disease develops, it can gradually affect the tissues and bone supporting the teeth. In some cases, the condition can progress without significant pain, which is why early assessment is important.

You may benefit from seeing a periodontist if you experience:

• Bleeding gums when brushing or flossing

• Red, swollen or tender gums

• Gum recession

• Teeth that appear longer than they used to

• Persistent bad breath

• Loose or moving teeth

• Changes in your bite

• Bone loss around the teeth

• Problems around an existing dental implant

Gum Disease Treatment for Patients from Cheltenham

Gum disease is one of the most common reasons people are referred to a periodontist.
 
It can range from early gum inflammation to more advanced periodontal disease involving the bone and tissues supporting the teeth. Without appropriate management, advanced gum disease can contribute to tooth mobility and tooth loss.
 
At Perio Health Specialists, treatment is tailored to the individual patient following a detailed periodontal assessment.
 
Depending on your condition, treatment may include:

Gum Recession and Exposed Tooth Roots

Gum recession occurs when gum tissue moves away from the tooth, exposing more of the tooth or its root.
 
Patients may notice that their teeth look longer, or they may experience increased sensitivity when consuming hot, cold or sweet foods. Gum recession can also affect the appearance of your smile.
 
In suitable cases, soft tissue grafting or gum grafting may be considered to improve gum coverage and protect exposed root surfaces.
 
Dr Ruchi Agarwal has a particular clinical interest in soft tissue grafting and gingival recession coverage procedures.

Periodontist Near Cheltenham for Dental Implant Care

If you have lost one or more teeth, dental implants may be an option for replacing missing teeth.
 
However, successful dental implant treatment depends on having a healthy foundation of gum and bone.
 
Before implant treatment, a periodontist can assess gum health, bone levels, the condition of neighbouring teeth, available bone volume, overall oral health, existing periodontal disease and suitability for implant treatment.
 
Where there is insufficient bone, procedures such as bone grafting or sinus lift surgery may sometimes be required as part of the treatment plan.
 
Perio Health Specialists provides specialist implant related procedures including implant surgery, bone grafting, sinus lift surgery and management of diseases affecting dental implants.

What If You Already Have Dental Implants?

Dental implants also require ongoing care.
 
Inflammation around an implant can develop into peri implant disease. Signs may include bleeding or swollen gums around the implant, gum recession, discomfort or changes in the surrounding tissues.
 
Peri implantitis can involve inflammation and bone loss around an implant and may require specialist treatment.
 
Early assessment is important because treatment may be able to help control the condition and protect the implant. Depending on the severity, treatment can include non surgical periodontal therapy, surgical treatment or bone grafting.

Why Choose Perio Health Specialists?

For patients from Cheltenham and surrounding suburbs, Perio Health Specialists provides access to specialist periodontal care without needing to travel into Melbourne’s CBD.
 
The practice has clinics at:
 
Dandenong
77 Stud Road
Dandenong VIC 3175
 
Frankston
8 Overton Road
Frankston VIC 3199
 
The practice is led by Specialist Periodontist Dr Ruchi Agarwal, who is a member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists, Australian Society of Periodontology, Australian Dental Association and International Team for Implantology.

Serving Cheltenham and Surrounding Suburbs

Perio Health Specialists welcomes patients from Cheltenham and surrounding areas, including patients travelling from Melbourne’s south eastern and Bayside communities.
 
If you live in Cheltenham, Moorabbin, Highett, Mentone, Heatherton, Dingley Village, Mordialloc, Springvale, Dandenong or surrounding suburbs, specialist periodontal care is available through the Dandenong and Frankston clinics.
 
Whether you have been referred by your dentist or are concerned about your gums and want to seek specialist advice yourself, no referral is required.

When Should You See a Periodontist?

Do not ignore changes in your gums simply because they are not painful.

Consider arranging a periodontal assessment if you notice:

• Bleeding during brushing or flossing

• Receding gums

• Persistent bad breath

• Loose teeth

• Swollen or tender gums

• Increasing tooth sensitivity

• Changes around a dental implant

• A history of gum disease

• Bone loss identified by your dentist

• Concerns about your suitability for dental implants

Book a Periodontist Consultation Near Cheltenham

If you are looking for a periodontist near Cheltenham, Perio Health Specialists provides specialist care for gum disease, gum recession, periodontal conditions and dental implants from its Dandenong and Frankston clinics.
 
Led by Specialist Periodontist Dr Ruchi Agarwal, the team provides personalised, evidence based periodontal and implant care with a focus on long term oral health.
 
No referral is required.
 
To discuss your gum health or dental implant needs, call (03) 8488 7555 or visit www.periohealthspecialists.com.au to enquire or book an appointment.