The DentalBrace
Clinic & Implant Centre
Treatment Snapshot
Gum treatment (periodontics) involves deep cleaning, scaling, and surgical contouring to cure gum disease and save teeth from falling out.
Why Patients Choose This
- • Deep scaling stops the progression of periodontitis, which is the leading cause of adult tooth loss.
- • Periodontal treatment eliminates chronic bad breath (halitosis) caused by deep bacteria pockets.
- • Gum contouring (crown lengthening) can permanently fix a gummy smile.
When To Consider Alternatives
Periodontal surgery is delayed if non-surgical deep cleaning scaling can successfully resolve the inflammation.
Post-Treatment Maintenance
Successful gum treatment mandates rigorous daily flossing and strictly adhering to a 3-month professional maintenance cleaning schedule.
What is Gum Treatment?
Periodontal (gum) disease is a silent, painless bacterial infection that destroys the gums and the jawbone supporting your teeth. It begins as Gingivitis (red, swollen, bleeding gums) caused by plaque buildup. If left untreated, the plaque hardens into calculus (tartar), and the bacteria migrate deep under the gum line, causing Periodontitis. This leads to severe bone loss, loose teeth, and eventually tooth loss. At The DentalBrace Clinic, we provide comprehensive gum treatments ranging from ultrasonic Scaling and Root Planing (deep cleaning) to advanced Soft Tissue Laser therapy and flap surgery for severe cases. Our ultrasonic scalers use high-frequency vibrations and water to painlessly shatter calculus deposits without scraping your enamel. We also offer cosmetic gum contouring to correct "gummy smiles" or uneven gum lines. Maintaining healthy gums is critical not just for keeping your teeth, but for your overall systemic health, as periodontal bacteria have been linked to heart disease and diabetes.
Signs You Need This Treatment
- ✓ Gums that bleed when brushing or flossing
- ✓ Red, swollen, or tender gums
- ✓ Persistent bad breath (halitosis)
- ✓ Gums pulling away from the teeth (recession)
- ✓ Loose or shifting teeth
Possible Limitations
- Severe bone loss cannot be entirely reversed, only halted
- Requires lifelong commitment to daily flossing and 6-monthly professional cleanings to prevent relapse
Ideal Candidate
Everyone. Routine professional scaling is recommended for all adults every 6 months to maintain health. Deep cleaning is for patients with active gum disease.
Key Benefits
- Stops bleeding gums and cures bad breath
- Halts the progression of bone loss and saves loose teeth
- Painless removal of hardened tartar that brushing cannot remove
- Improves systemic health and diabetic control
- Laser therapy sterilizes deep pockets without surgery
Step-by-Step Process
Periodontal Probing
We gently measure the depth of the pockets between your gums and teeth to assess the severity of bone loss.
Ultrasonic Scaling
High-frequency ultrasonic instruments are used to painlessly vibrate and flush away hardened tartar and plaque from above the gumline.
Root Planing (Deep Cleaning)
If necessary, under local anesthesia, we clean deep beneath the gums and smooth the tooth roots so the gums can reattach.
Laser Sterilization
A soft tissue diode laser may be used to painlessly vaporize infected tissue and instantly kill bacteria in deep pockets.
Polishing & Fluoride
Teeth are polished to remove surface stains (tea/coffee) and a fluoride treatment may be applied.
Recovery & Expectations
Timeline: Immediate for routine scaling. For deep root planing, gums may feel slightly tender and teeth may be temporarily sensitive to cold for 2-3 days.
Success Factors: Meticulous brushing twice a day and flossing once a day, Quitting smoking (smoking masks the signs of gum disease and accelerates bone loss)
When to Consult: Schedule a cleaning immediately if you notice blood in the sink when you brush, or if you experience chronic bad breath that mouthwash does not cure.
Appointments: Routine cleaning takes 1 visit. Deep Root Planing for severe disease may require 2 to 4 visits (quadrant by quadrant).
Bleeding gums are never normal. If your hands bled every time you washed them, you would rush to a doctor. Why ignore your gums? Tartar acts like a splinter in your gums—until it is professionally removed, the infection will continue to eat away your bone.
Cost & Financing
*Final cost depends on clinical complexity determined during consultation.
- Cash
- UPI
- All Major Cards
- EMI Options
Clinical Outlook & Risks
- • Standard surgical/clinical risks apply. Discussed during consultation.
All medical procedures carry inherent risks. We utilize digital planning to minimize these, but patient compliance is mandatory for success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will scaling make my teeth loose or weak?
No, this is a dangerous myth. Tartar buildup can act like cement holding loose teeth together. When we remove the tartar, the teeth may temporarily feel loose, but the gums will now heal and tighten around the teeth properly.
Does deep cleaning hurt?
Routine scaling is painless. For deep Root Planing (under the gums), we use local anesthesia or numbing gels, so you will feel absolutely no pain during the procedure.
Why do my gums bleed when I floss?
Bleeding is a sign of inflammation (Gingivitis) caused by plaque left between the teeth. The solution is not to stop flossing, but to floss more frequently until the gums heal and toughen up.
Can receding gums grow back?
Unfortunately, once gums recede, they do not grow back on their own. We can halt the recession with proper cleaning, or perform a gum graft surgery to cover exposed roots if necessary.
Appointment & Treatment Logistics
Same-day periodontal assessment and deep cleaning initiation.
Multiple visits may be required depending on disease severity (quadrant scaling).
Strict 3-month maintenance cleanings required.
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Conditions Treated
Common Problems We Solve
- • Gums bleed when brushing
- • Bad breath that won't go away
- • Teeth look longer because gums are receding
Related Treatments
Treating Specialist
Prosthodontist & Implantologist
Clinical Technology
- Ultrasonic Piezo Scalers
- Diode Soft Tissue Lasers
- Guided Tissue Regeneration (Bone Grafting)