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Can Gum Disease
Be Reversed?

Gingivitis (early gum disease) is fully reversible with professional treatment and good home care. Advanced periodontitis can be managed but not reversed.

Gingivitis: Reversible

Early gum disease causes inflammation and bleeding but no permanent damage. Professional cleaning by our hygienist combined with improved brushing and flossing reverses it completely within 2-4 weeks.

Periodontitis: Manageable

Advanced gum disease causes irreversible bone loss. Treatment stabilises the condition and prevents further deterioration. Our periodontal plan provides ongoing management.

Clinical Evidence & References

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Clinically Reviewed by Dr Sarah Metias
BDS, MJDF RCS England, GDC 114267
Dr Metias is the Principal Dentist at Tower Dental Blackpool with 19 years of clinical experience. She holds the Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties from the Royal College of Surgeons — an advanced postgraduate qualification.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I book an appointment at Tower Dental?

You can book in three ways: call 01253 353759 during opening hours, use the online booking form on any page of our website, or message us on WhatsApp. For cosmetic treatments (veneers, composite bonding, whitening, implants, Invisalign), we use a £40 Smile Consultation booking — this is payable online at booking and includes a full smile assessment, 3D digital preview and personalised treatment plan. For general dentistry, emergencies and hygienist visits, booking is free and we confirm your appointment by phone.

Where is Tower Dental located and where do I park?

Tower Dental is at 302a Devonshire Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY2 0TW. Free on-street parking is available directly outside the practice — there is no need to find a car park or pay for parking. The practice is easily reached from all Blackpool postcodes, from Cleveleys, Bispham, Fleetwood, Poulton-le-Fylde, Thornton, Lytham St Annes and Kirkham and from the M55 motorway for patients travelling from Preston, Lancaster and further afield. Patients regularly travel to us from across the Fylde Coast and wider Lancashire.

Is Tower Dental a private or NHS practice?

Tower Dental is a private dental practice. We offer membership plans from £9.99 per month for children and from £19.60 per month for adults (includes two check-ups, hygienist visits, x-rays and a discount on treatments), plus pay-as-you-go pricing and 0% finance over 6 or 10 months on larger treatments. Our prices are transparent and published on the website. Every quote is confirmed in writing at your consultation before any work begins, with no pressure to proceed.

What are Tower Dental's opening hours and do you offer same-day emergency appointments?

We are open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm. We are closed on Sundays. Same-day emergency appointments are available Monday to Friday from 8:30am — please call 01253 353759 as early in the day as possible to secure a slot. Members of our Adult and Periodontal plans receive unlimited emergency appointments at no additional charge. Common emergencies we see include severe toothache, dental abscesses, broken or chipped teeth, lost fillings or crowns and dental trauma.

How is Tower Dental regulated and what are the dentists' qualifications?

Tower Dental is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and met all CQC regulations at its most recent inspection on 16 July 2024. All clinicians are registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) and members of the British Dental Association, which sets and enforces professional standards across UK dentistry. Our team includes Dr Sarah Metias (Principal, GDC 114267, MJDF RCS England), Dr San Chatterjee (Implant Dentist, GDC 84643), Dr Alaaeldin Elraggal (Associate, GDC 300605, PhD Dental Biomaterials) and Dr Safa Rafiq (Associate, GDC 296810). You can verify any GDC registration on the GDC Register.

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Can Gum Disease Be Reversed?
Gingivitis (early gum disease) is fully reversible with professional treatment and good home care. Advanced periodontitis can be managed but not reversed.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions answered. Have more? Call 01253 353759.

Gingivitis (early gum disease) is fully reversible with professional treatment and good home care. Advanced periodontitis can be managed but not reversed.
Book a £40 consultation with Tower Dental Blackpool by calling 01253 353759 or using the contact form. The consultation includes a full clinical assessment, X-rays where appropriate, and a written treatment plan. The consultation fee is credited against any treatment booked, so it's not money lost.
Yes. Tower Dental Blackpool welcomes new patients from across Blackpool, the Fylde Coast and Lancashire. New patients typically receive a consultation within one week of their first contact. Call 01253 353759 or use the online contact form.
Yes. Tower Dental welcomes new patients from across Blackpool, the Fylde Coast and Lancashire. New patients typically receive a consultation within one week of their first contact.
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm. Closed Saturday and Sundays. Same-day emergency appointments are available during opening hours.
Tower Dental is at 302a Devonshire Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY2 0TW. Free on-street parking is available directly outside the practice.
Tower Dental is a private dental practice. We offer membership plans from £9.99 per month for children and from £19.60 per month for adults, plus pay-as-you-go and 0% finance options over 6 or 10 months.
Tower Dental is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and all clinicians are registered with the General Dental Council (GDC). The practice met all CQC regulations at its most recent inspection.

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"NICE guidance recommends that gum disease be staged using probing depth and clinical attachment loss, with treatment matched to disease severity."

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