Treatment

Gum Treatment

Personalised periodontal care to restore gum health and protect your teeth for life.

Close-up of healthy pink gums and clean teeth
Gum Treatment
About the treatment

What is Gum Treatment?

Gum (periodontal) treatment manages gingivitis and periodontitis — infections of the tissues that support your teeth. From a deep cleaning to advanced therapies, our goal is to halt the disease, reverse what we can, and keep your natural teeth for life.

Treatment visuals

A closer look at your smile journey

Close-up of healthy pink gums and clean teeth
Bright modern dental clinic interior with natural light
Modern intraoral dental scanner with 3D teeth model on laptop
Pristine dental sterilization room with autoclave and instruments
Symptoms

Signs you may need gum treatment

  • Red, swollen or tender gums
  • Gums that bleed while brushing or flossing
  • Persistent bad breath or bad taste
  • Gums that are pulling away from your teeth
  • Loose or shifting teeth
Why patients choose this

Benefits

Stops the progression of gum disease

Reduces bleeding, swelling and bad breath

Helps prevent tooth loss

Improves overall health (gum disease is linked to heart and diabetes risk)

A personalised maintenance plan

Step by step

The procedure

  1. 1

    Periodontal exam

    We measure gum pockets, check bone levels on X-rays and grade the disease stage.

  2. 2

    Scaling & root planing

    Deep cleaning removes tartar from above and below the gumline; root surfaces are smoothed to discourage bacteria.

  3. 3

    Local antimicrobial therapy

    If needed, targeted antibacterial agents are placed in deeper pockets.

  4. 4

    Re-evaluation

    We re-measure pockets in 4–6 weeks to confirm healing.

  5. 5

    Maintenance programme

    A personalised cleaning schedule (often every 3–4 months) keeps gums healthy long-term.

Recovery & aftercare

What to expect afterwards

  • Mild gum tenderness and sensitivity to cold for a few days is normal
  • Brush gently with a soft brush — avoid vigorous scrubbing
  • Salt-water rinses help soothe gums in the first week
  • Use any prescribed mouthwash as directed
  • Strict daily flossing is essential for long-term success
Common questions

Gum Treatment FAQs

Can gum disease be cured?

Early gum disease (gingivitis) can usually be reversed. Advanced periodontitis can be controlled and stabilised but not cured — ongoing maintenance is essential.

Is deep cleaning painful?

We use local anaesthesia when needed, so the procedure is comfortable. Mild tenderness afterwards is normal.

How often will I need treatment?

Most periodontal patients benefit from cleanings every 3–4 months instead of every 6, to keep the disease under control.

Will my gums grow back?

Receded gums don't regrow on their own. We can stabilise the recession and, in some cases, recommend gum grafting.

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