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Desensitisation treatment reduces tooth sensitivity by sealing the exposed root surface so that cold, heat and touch no longer reach the nerve. Sensitivity after gum recession or periodontal treatment is common, and we assess the cause at a consultation before choosing the approach.
Led by Dr Ope Sodeinde.
A sharp pain from a cold drink, or a jolt when brushing, usually means root surface has been exposed by receding gums. Recession is often a sign of gum disease, so we look for that first. Our periodontics in London starts with non-surgical periodontal therapy: scaling to remove plaque and tartar below the gum line so the gum can reattach.
Diagnosis at our Primrose Hill clinic tells us whether the sensitivity is from recession, worn enamel, a cracked tooth or active infection. Where bacteria are the cause, Dr Ope Sodeinde uses LANAP laser therapy to target them. A consultation establishes which applies to you.
Sensitivity often masks a deeper problem, which is why we work diagnosis first. Depending on the cause, treatment may be combined with periodontitis management, antibiotic therapy or gum irrigation.
A periodontist identifies the cause at the consultation and tells you how long relief is likely to last. Pricing is itemised before any work begins.
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Anyone for whom brushing or cold water has become something to dread. Avoiding the dentist because of the discomfort is common, and the earlier the cause is treated the less invasive the answer. We establish the right approach at your consultation, and you can see how it relates to the other gum disease treatments: which one fits.
Whether the pain is sudden and sharp or a long-standing ache, we explain the process clearly so there are no surprises.
We identify the cause of the discomfort, whether gum recession, another periodontal problem or something outside the gums, and set out what your care needs.
We clear the area of irritants first, which may mean scaling and root planing to remove deep deposits. Clean root surfaces let the desensitising agents bond properly.
We apply agents such as fluoride varnish or a bonding resin to the exposed root to block the tiny channels that carry stimuli to the nerve.
Some patients need more than one application. We track how your teeth respond and adjust the approach.
Because recession is usually the cause, keeping the gums healthy through a maintenance programme is what stops the sensitivity returning.
Your care is led by Dr Ope Sodeinde, specialist periodontist (GDC No. 104071), who examines your gums and reviews your medical history before planning. The practice provides subgingival cleaning and root debridement, laser gum therapy, scaling and root planing, gingivitis treatment, gum abscess drainage, and crown lengthening where a restoration needs it.
Follow-up appointments are scheduled to check healing, and gum irrigation sessions can reduce inflammation between visits.
We set the cost at your initial consultation, once the cause and the treatment it needs are known.
It depends on the cause and severity. We give you a timeframe after your clinical assessment.
Applying the agents is not painful. If your teeth are very sensitive or you are anxious, tell us and we will plan around it.
Patients with exposed root surfaces from recession or after periodontal treatment. How long relief lasts depends on the underlying cause, and a maintenance programme protects the gums over the long term.
Suitability and how long results should last are settled at your first appointment with Dr Ope Sodeinde. You can see what happens at your first periodontal consultation and how to book. Once the trigger is identified, we plan how to protect the teeth.
Arrange your consultation or call us on 020 7589 7792.
Depending on the cause, your plan may include periodontitis management to stabilise the supporting tissues, antibiotic therapy to target specific bacteria, or gum irrigation to clear deep pockets.
Dr Ope Sodeinde provides a written plan and an itemised quote at your assessment. The plan is yours to keep and use at any other practice.
Call 020 7589 7792.
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111 Regent's Park Road, Primrose Hill, London NW1 8UR
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