Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that hold your teeth in place. It starts as gingivitis – red, swollen gums that bleed easily – and can progress to periodontitis (pyorrhoea), where the gums pull away and the bone supporting the teeth is lost. Our dental clinic in Krishna Nagar treats every stage.
Gum disease is caused mainly by plaque and tartar along the gumline. Early gingivitis can be reversed with a professional clean and good home care. Periodontitis needs deeper treatment to stop it getting worse.
Gum disease is often painless in the early stages, so many people don’t notice it until it is advanced.
Gums that bleed when you brush, floss or eat are the most common early sign of gingivitis. Treating it now can fully reverse the inflammation.
Healthy gums are pink and firm. Puffy, tender or dark-red gums show they are inflamed by plaque and need a professional clean and better home care.
Bad breath or a bad taste that doesn’t go away can be caused by bacteria in gum pockets. Treating the gums usually improves breath significantly.
Gums pulling back make teeth look longer and can cause sensitivity. Treatment stops further recession and protects the exposed roots.
As gum disease destroys bone, teeth can loosen or move apart. Early treatment helps stabilise them and lowers the risk of losing teeth.
Pus between the teeth and gums is a sign of active infection. It needs prompt treatment to stop damage to the gums and bone.
Treatment depends on how advanced the gum disease is. Most patients need one to three visits, followed by regular maintenance.
Dr Mani measures gum pockets, checks for bleeding and takes X-rays of the bone.
Plaque and tartar are removed from above the gumline.
Tartar is cleaned from below the gums and root surfaces are smoothed.
Laser therapy or antibacterial gel may be used for deeper pockets.
Your gums are re-checked and regular cleaning visits are planned.
Healthier gums bleed less and feel more comfortable.
Removing bacteria from gum pockets improves bad breath.
Treatment helps stop bone loss and loosening teeth.
Healthy gums are linked to better control of diabetes and heart health.
Book a gum check-up with Dr Mani. Early treatment is simpler and more effective.
Your gums may feel tender and teeth slightly sensitive for a few days after deep cleaning. This settles as the gums heal.
The cost depends on the stage of gum disease and the treatment needed. Dr Mani explains your options and costs after the gum assessment.
Nervous about the dentist? Tell us. Dr Mani explains each step, goes at your pace and makes sure you are comfortable before anything begins.
Instruments sterilised for every patient, every time.
Options, visits and cost explained before treatment.
Evening and Sunday appointments available.
Calm, unhurried care for children and nervous patients.
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Gingivitis can be fully reversed. Periodontitis can be controlled with treatment and regular care, but lost bone does not grow back.
The area is numbed, so most patients are comfortable. Gums may feel tender for a few days afterwards.
Yes. Advanced gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults.
Yes. Diabetes raises the risk of gum disease, and treating gums can help blood sugar control.
Every six months, or every three to four months if you have had gum disease.
A gentle laser removes infected tissue and bacteria from gum pockets, helping them heal with less discomfort.
Choose a date and time that suits you. Appointments are available 7 days a week, 9 AM to 9 PM, at our clinic on Krishna Nagar Main Road.
