Gum Disease Treatment in Vehari

Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, and it is often painless until it is advanced. It starts as gingivitis, where gums are inflamed and bleed, and can progress to periodontitis, where the bone supporting the teeth is destroyed. The early stage is fully reversible.

What gum disease treatment involves

Treatment aims to remove the bacteria and deposits driving the inflammation, then keep them from returning.

  • Assessment. Gums are examined and the depth of the pockets around each tooth is measured to establish how far it has progressed.
  • Deep cleaning. Tartar is removed from below the gum line and the root surfaces are smoothed so the gum can reattach.
  • Technique. You are shown exactly where you are missing at home, since daily cleaning does most of the long-term work.
  • Review. Gums are reassessed after healing, and a maintenance interval is set for you.

Who it suits

  • Gums that bleed when brushing or eating
  • Red, swollen or tender gums
  • Persistent bad breath or a bad taste
  • Gums receding, or teeth looking longer
  • Teeth that feel loose or have started to drift

Bone lost to gum disease does not grow back. Treatment stops further damage and stabilises what is there, which is why acting on bleeding gums early matters so much. Smoking significantly worsens the outcome.

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Frequently asked questions

Can gum disease be cured?
Gingivitis, the early stage, is fully reversible. Once bone has been lost the condition is controlled rather than cured, and it stays stable with treatment and good daily cleaning.
Why do my gums bleed when I brush?
Bleeding is almost always inflammation caused by plaque at the gum line. The answer is cleaning that area properly, not avoiding it.
How is this different from a normal scaling?
A routine scale removes deposits above and just below the gum. Gum disease treatment goes deeper into the pockets, takes longer, and is often done over more than one appointment.
Will I lose my teeth?
Not if it is caught and managed. Most tooth loss from gum disease happens in people who never had it treated.

Fatima Dental Clinic is near DHQ Hospital, G-Block, Vehari. Open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Female dental surgeons are available.

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