Gum disease is the leading reason adults lose teeth, and it is close to painless until it is advanced. Bleeding while brushing is the early warning most people ignore.
Early-stage gum inflammation usually reverses with a thorough cleaning and a change in brushing technique. Once the infection has reached the bone, we go deeper — root planing to clean the root surfaces below the gumline, and sometimes surgical treatment.
Gum health is also tied to overall health. Uncontrolled diabetes makes gum disease worse, and gum disease makes blood sugar harder to control. Being in a multispeciality clinic means that conversation can happen in the same building.
What the treatment includes
- Gum pocket measurement
- Deep cleaning and root planing
- Treatment plan for advanced cases
- Maintenance schedule
Worth knowing
Bone lost to gum disease does not grow back on its own. Catching it early is genuinely the whole game.
Questions about gum disease treatment
Are bleeding gums serious?
They are the first sign of gum disease. Very treatable at that stage, much harder once the bone is affected.
Why do my gums look like they are shrinking?
Receding gums come from gum disease, brushing too hard, or grinding. The cause changes the treatment, so it needs looking at rather than switching toothpaste.