Gum Disease Glossary
Gum Disease: this is the generic name given to the condition that causes gum disease. Gum disease affects about 80% of the population and is the biggest cause of tooth loss in adults.
Periodontal Disease: a term interchangeable with gum disease.
Periodontist: is a dentist who specialises in gum disease treatment.
All periodontists should be officially certified in the UK are registered in the General Dental Council and have further knowledge in gum disease treatment.
Periodontal Dental Clinic: a clinic which specialises in providing gum disease treatment.
Periodontal Practice: a term interchangeable with periodontal dental clinic.
Periodontal Surgery: a term interchangeable with periodontal dental clinic or periodontal practice.
Dental Hygienist: A term used to describe a specially trained hygienist who treats gum disease and cleans teeth.
Periodontist London: a term interchangeable with periodontist who performs periodontal treatment in or around London.
Periodontist Essex: a term interchangeable with periodontist London but one who performs periodontal treatment in Essex.
Periodontal procedure: a term used to describe a periodontal procedure performed by a periodontist.
Periodontal treatment: A term interchangeable with periodontal procedure.
Perfect Smile Spa is one of the leading periodontal clinics in London and Essex and has been featured on Extreme Makeover and other national press. Therefore if you are interested in having gum disease treatment in London or Essex then please contact us on 01708 442114 or email care@perfectsmilespa.co.uk





