Gum Treatment
Restorative & preventive
Deep cleaning, follow-up and, if needed, surgery for bleeding or receding gums.
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- Visit length
- 45–60 minutes
- Number of visits
- 2–4 visits
- Process
- 2–6 weeks
- Anaesthesia
- Local anaesthesia
Gums that bleed when brushing, look red or recede are a sign of a problem in the tissues that hold the teeth. Early on, it can be reversed with professional cleaning and good care; if it progresses, teeth can loosen.
Treatment
Tartar and bacterial plaque on the root surfaces are cleaned under local anaesthesia. Healing is then measured, and surgery can be planned where deep pockets remain.
Step by step
Measurement
Pocket depths and x-rays are assessed.
Deep cleaning
Tartar and root surfaces are cleaned.
Re-measurement
Healing is checked after 6–8 weeks.
Maintenance
A care visit is planned every 3–6 months.
Questions about this treatment
Is it normal for my gums to bleed?
No. Regular bleeding is a sign of inflammation and should be examined.
Does scaling wear down teeth?
No. Cleaning removes only tartar and plaque and does not harm the enamel.
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