Gum Treatment in Bilekahalli, Bengaluru

When you might need it

• Gums that bleed when you brush or floss.
• Red, swollen or tender gums.
• Bad breath or a bad taste that keeps coming back.
• Gums that are receding, making the teeth look longer.
• Teeth that feel loose, have moved, or have new gaps between them.
• Pus around a tooth, or a gum abscess.

Gum disease is often painless until it is advanced, so a check is worth it even without pain, especially if you smoke or chew tobacco, have diabetes, or are pregnant.

Gum disease in two stages

• Gingivitis: plaque along the gum line inflames the gums, which turn red and bleed easily. The bone is not affected, and it can be reversed.
• Periodontitis: if gingivitis isn't treated, tartar builds up below the gum line, the gum comes away from the tooth to form a pocket, and the bone holding the tooth shrinks. Teeth can loosen and, in time, be lost.

Healthy gums fit snugly, with a shallow space of about 1–3 mm between gum and tooth. A thin probe measures this space at each tooth, and X-rays show how much bone is left.

Treatments we offer

We explain which treatment your gums need, and why, before anything is done.

What happens, step by step

1. Gum examination. We measure the space around each tooth with a probe, check for bleeding, receding gums and loose teeth, and take X-rays to see the bone.
2. Treatment plan and written estimate. We explain the stage of your gum disease, the treatment it needs and the number of visits, with the fee in writing before treatment starts.
3. Deep cleaning. Most gum disease is treated first with deep cleaning, a section of the mouth at a time, under local anaesthetic. We also show you the best way to clean your teeth and gums at home.
4. Re-check. 6–8 weeks later we measure the gums again. Often deep cleaning is enough; deep pockets that remain may need gum surgery.
5. Surgery, if needed. Flap surgery, regeneration, grafts or crown lengthening, under local anaesthetic. Stitches are usually removed after 1–2 weeks.
6. Check-ups. Regular check-ups and cleaning, usually every 3–6 months, keep the gums stable.

Possible risks

• Sensitivity to cold for a few days or weeks after deep cleaning, as the roots are cleaned.
• Gums shrinking a little as the swelling goes down, which can make the teeth look longer or show small gaps.
• Soreness, swelling or bruising for a few days after gum surgery.
• Bleeding for the first day after surgery; it usually stops with gentle pressure on a gauze pad.
• Infection, which is uncommon and is treated if it happens.
• A graft not taking fully, so the root is only partly covered.
• Gum disease coming back without good cleaning at home and regular check-ups.

We go through the risks that apply to you before you decide.

Looking after your gums

• Brush twice a day with a soft brush and fluoride toothpaste, angling the bristles towards the gum line.
• Clean between your teeth every day with interdental brushes or floss, as we show you.
• After gum surgery, eat soft food, chew on the other side, and don't brush the area until we say so. Use the mouthwash we prescribe, if any.
• Don't smoke or chew tobacco, especially while the gums heal.
• Keep your check-ups, even when your gums feel fine.

Call us if bleeding after surgery doesn't stop with pressure, if swelling or pain gets worse after the third day, or if you have a fever.

Fees

The fee depends on how much treatment your gums need, and whether surgery or grafts are needed. You receive a written estimate after the examination, before treatment starts. Call or WhatsApp us if you'd like an idea of the cost.