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Gum disease treatment
Gum Disease Treatment in Kondapur, Hyderabad
Gum disease usually starts without pain. The gums turn red, puff up and bleed when you brush, and many people put it down to brushing too hard. Left alone, it can spread below the gum line and destroy the bone that holds the teeth, and then the teeth can loosen.
Elite Dental Clinic is a dental clinic in Kondapur, Hyderabad. This page is medically reviewed by Dr. Revathi Indukuri, a dentist at the clinic, and gum disease is treated by the clinic's periodontist and dentists. It explains how gum disease treatment in Kondapur works, the stages, the risks and how your plan is set.
- Gingivitis
- Reversible
- Periodontitis
- Needs deeper care
- Anaesthesia
- Local for deep cleaning
- Open
- Every day
Open every day from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. If you have pain or swelling, call or send a WhatsApp message before you come so your visit can be planned.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Revathi Indukuri, BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics). Last reviewed . About the reviewer
Quick answer
Gum disease is an infection of the gums caused by plaque, and it ranges from reversible gingivitis to periodontitis, which damages the bone around the teeth. At Elite Dental Clinic in Hyderabad, treatment starts with an examination, then cleaning above and below the gum line.
01 Overview
What is gum disease and how is it treated?
Gum disease is caused by plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that is constantly forming on the teeth.2 When plaque is not removed by brushing and cleaning between the teeth, it irritates the gums, which become red, swollen and sore and bleed.1
The early stage is called gingivitis. At this stage the problem can be reversed with professional cleaning and daily brushing and flossing.2 See gingivitis treatment and teeth cleaning. If it is not treated, it can progress to periodontitis, which can lead to the loss of the tissue and bone that support the teeth.2
Untreated gum disease can lead to bad breath, gums that shrink, loose or missing teeth and dental abscesses.1 Treatment depends on the stage: early cases need hygiene advice and professional cleaning, and severe cases may need deep cleaning beneath the gums, antibiotics, tooth removal or surgery.1 See periodontal treatment.
The warning signs are gums that bleed easily, gums that are red, swollen or tender, gums that have pulled away from the teeth, loose or shifting teeth and a change in the way the teeth meet.2 If you notice them, see bleeding gums treatment or swollen gums.
In short, gum disease is reversible at the start and damaging later, so the stage when it is found decides the treatment.
02 Candidacy
Who needs gum disease treatment in Kondapur?
Anyone with the warning signs below should have their gums examined. Only an examination shows how far the disease has gone. The two lists describe the general pattern.
Signs of gum disease
Raises the risk or needs a different plan
Bleeding gums are a sign to be checked, not a sign to brush less.
03 Options
Which gum disease treatment fits your gums in Kondapur?
The treatment follows the stage of the disease, from cleaning and home care to deep cleaning and, for advanced disease, surgery.
Professional cleaning for gingivitis
For early gum disease with no bone loss. The plaque and tartar are removed, and you are shown how to keep them off. See teeth cleaning.
1 visit, then review
Deep cleaning beneath the gums
For periodontitis. The roots are cleaned below the gum line, usually under local anaesthetic, in sections. See periodontal treatment and laser gum treatment.
1 to 4 visits
Surgery or other treatment for advanced disease
For deep pockets that cleaning cannot reach, or tissue that has receded. Options include antibiotics, gum surgery, gum grafting and, for teeth that cannot be saved, tooth extraction.1
Planned for each case
If a tooth is lost to gum disease, see dental implants for replacement options. For teeth that feel loose, see loose teeth.
| Compared on | Gingivitis | Periodontitis |
|---|---|---|
| Bone around the teeth | Not damaged | Can be lost2 |
| Can it be reversed | Yes, with cleaning and daily care2 | Damage already done is not simply undone |
| Usual treatment | Cleaning and home care1 | Deep cleaning, sometimes surgery1 |
| Follow-up | Regular check-ups | Regular reviews and cleanings |
Gingivitis is reversed with cleaning and care, and periodontitis is controlled with deeper treatment and lifelong follow-up.
04 Procedure
How is gum disease treated, step by step?
The number of visits depends on the stage of the disease. You are told the plan for your gums at the first visit.
Treatment removes the cause first, and the follow-up keeps the gums stable.
Examination and measuring the gum pockets
The dentist checks your gums, measures the depth of the pockets around each tooth with a thin probe and takes X-rays to see the bone. You are told the stage of the disease.
Professional cleaning above the gum line
Plaque and tartar are removed from the teeth and the gum line. For gingivitis this and daily care may be all that is needed.2
Scaling and root planing under the gum
For periodontitis, the roots are cleaned below the gum line, often under local anaesthetic and in sections. The aim is to remove the deposits that keep the gums inflamed.1
Review and re-measuring the pockets
A few weeks later the pockets are measured again to see how the gums have responded. Deep pockets that remain may need further treatment, such as surgery or antibiotics.1
Maintenance visits
Regular visits keep the plaque under control and check the gums. Gum disease can return, so maintenance is part of the treatment.
05 Cost
What decides the cost of gum disease treatment in Kondapur, Hyderabad?
Treatment is planned for one person, not sold as a product, so the cost follows your evaluation.
Two people with bleeding gums can need very different treatment. For that reason Elite Dental Clinic does not quote a cost before an evaluation. You receive a written plan that lists each stage before any treatment starts.
What the evaluation looks at
- The stage of the disease, from gingivitis to periodontitis
- How many teeth have deep pockets and how much bone has been lost
- Whether local anaesthetic, laser or surgery is needed
- Risk factors such as smoking and diabetes, which change the plan
What you decide with the dentist
- Cleaning alone, deep cleaning, or deep cleaning with surgery
- The number of treatment and maintenance visits
- Whether any tooth needs to be replaced afterwards
Your medical history matters too, including diabetes, heart conditions and any medicines.
The cost follows the plan, and the plan follows the evaluation.
06 Aftercare
What does recovery after gum disease treatment look like?
After a cleaning you can return to routine activity at once. After a deep cleaning, the gums can be sore for a few days, and your dentist gives you steps for your own case.
First 48 hours
Wait until any numbness has gone before you eat. Eat soft food, avoid hot drinks and avoid smoking. The gums may bleed lightly and feel tender, and prescribed medicines help.
First week
Brush gently with a soft brush and clean between the teeth as shown. Rinse with warm salt water if advised. The gums should look less red and bleed less as they settle.
Following months
Keep brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and cleaning between the teeth daily, and attend the review visit when the pockets are measured again.12
Long term
Gum disease can come back, so keep to the maintenance visits and daily cleaning. Stopping smoking helps the gums, and diabetes should be well controlled.1
When to call us
Call the clinic the same day if bleeding does not stop, the gum swells or a pimple appears, a tooth feels looser, pain gets worse, or you have a fever. See also swollen gums. If swelling spreads to your face or neck, or you have trouble breathing or swallowing, go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
The gums settle in days, and daily cleaning and maintenance visits keep them that way.
07 Limits
When is gum disease treatment not enough on its own?
Cleaning and home care alone are usually not enough in these situations, and a further plan is discussed:
- Deep pockets that remain after deep cleaning, which may need surgery.1
- Teeth that are very loose because most of the supporting bone has been lost, where removal may be advised.1
- Gum disease linked with smoking that continues, because smoking works against healing.12
- Poorly controlled diabetes, which raises the risk and slows healing.1
- Abscesses or acute infection, which are treated first.
- A person who cannot attend maintenance visits, because gum disease can return.
If a tooth cannot be kept, see tooth extraction and dental implants.
Risks and complications
Treatment is low in risk, but there can be soreness, bleeding, sensitivity of the teeth as the gums shrink back after deep cleaning, and temporary loosening of teeth. Gums can recede as the swelling goes down, which makes the teeth look longer.
Gum disease can come back if plaque control slips, so results depend on daily cleaning and maintenance visits as much as on the treatment itself.
Untreated gum disease can lead to bad breath, shrinking gums, loose or missing teeth and abscesses.1 Damage to the supporting bone cannot simply be undone, so earlier treatment protects more.2
Treatment works when the cause is removed, the daily cleaning is kept up and the follow-up visits are attended.
08 Your visit
What happens at your first gum treatment appointment in Kondapur?
At the first visit Dr. Revathi Indukuri or another dentist at the clinic listens to your symptoms, checks your gums and teeth, measures the pockets and reviews X-rays. You are told the stage of the disease, the treatment, the visits and what each involves. You receive a written plan that lists each stage before any treatment starts.
Tell the dentist if you smoke, have diabetes or heart conditions, are pregnant or take medicines. Bring any earlier dental X-rays and a list of your medicines.
The team speaks English, Telugu and Hindi. If your gums are swollen or very painful, call or send a WhatsApp message before you come, so that your visit can be planned. You are under no obligation to go ahead with treatment.
The first visit ends with a plan, not a commitment.
09 Why this clinic
Why choose Elite Dental Clinic for gum disease treatment in Kondapur?
Medical reviewer of this page
Dr. Revathi Indukuri
BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics)
BDS, Sree Sai Dental College Research Institute, 2009
MDS, Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, 2016
Gum disease rarely hurts until it is advanced, which is why I look for bleeding and pockets at every visit. Caught early it is reversible, and when it is not I explain what has been lost and what we can still protect.
Dr. Revathi Indukuri
Dr. Revathi Indukuri reviewed this page as a dentist at the clinic. Her MDS in conservative dentistry and endodontics covers the diagnosis of the tooth and gum problems that often occur together. The clinic's team board lists a periodontist, who is trained in the treatment of gum disease and in laser gum treatment.
A periodontist on the team
The clinic's team board lists a periodontist, so deep cleaning and gum surgery are planned by a dentist trained in gum disease.
Measured, not guessed
The depth of every pocket is measured and recorded, so progress can be checked at each review.
A written plan before treatment
You receive a written plan that lists each stage before any treatment starts, so you know what comes next.
Replacement options at the same clinic
If a tooth cannot be kept, an implant, bridge or denture can be planned at the same clinic.
A periodontist on the team, measured progress and a written plan are what this clinic stands behind.
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11 Visit us
Dentist in Kondapur, Hyderabad: location, hours and access
Elite Dental Clinic
2nd floor, Artham's Arcade, above Vijaya Diagnostics
Kondapur, Raghavendra Colony, Gachibowli
Hyderabad, Telangana 500084
070320 78789
Kondapur, Raghavendra Colony, Gachibowli
Hyderabad, Telangana 500084
070320 78789
| Monday to Sunday | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm |
|---|
The clinic is on the second floor of Artham's Arcade, above Vijaya Diagnostics, in Raghavendra Colony.
Patients looking for gum disease treatment or a periodontist in Kondapur will find the clinic above Vijaya Diagnostics in Artham's Arcade, Raghavendra Colony. Languages spoken: English, Telugu and Hindi. More about the clinic: dentist in Kondapur.
The clinic is on the second floor above Vijaya Diagnostics and is open every day from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
12 Travelling patients
Gum disease treatment in Hyderabad for patients from other cities and countries
Gum treatment is staged, so it helps to plan around more than one visit. If you live outside Hyderabad, or abroad, connect with the clinic on WhatsApp or by phone before you travel, and the team will help you plan your visit.
The examination, pocket measurements and written plan can be done at the first visit. Ask the dentist which parts of the plan need you in Hyderabad, and which review and maintenance visits can be done by a dentist at home.
Ask for your X-rays, the pocket measurements and the written plan before you leave. The clinic is open every day from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, and the team speaks English, Hindi and Telugu.
Plan the examination first, and the treatment steps will follow from the measurements.
13 Questions
Gum disease questions from patients in Kondapur
Can gum disease be reversed?
Early gum disease, called gingivitis, can be reversed with professional cleaning and daily brushing and flossing. Periodontitis, the advanced stage, can be controlled with treatment, but bone that has been lost does not simply grow back, so it needs lifelong follow-up.
Is gum disease treatment painful?
A cleaning is usually comfortable, and a deep cleaning is done under local anaesthetic, so you should feel pressure but not sharp pain. The gums can be sore for a few days afterwards. Take only the medicines the dentist prescribes.
Why do my gums bleed?
Gums usually bleed because plaque has irritated them. Bleeding when you brush, floss or eat hard food is a common sign of gum disease. It is a sign to have the gums checked, and brushing less is not the answer.
What is the difference between gingivitis and periodontitis?
Gingivitis is the early stage, where the gums are inflamed but the bone is not damaged, and it can be reversed. Periodontitis is the advanced stage, where the tissue and bone that support the teeth are lost, and the teeth can become loose.
Will my teeth fall out?
Not necessarily. Untreated gum disease can lead to loose or missing teeth, but treated early and followed up, most teeth can be kept. Teeth that have lost most of their bone support may need to be removed, and the dentist explains this after the measurements.
Do smoking and diabetes make gum disease worse?
Yes. Smoking and type 2 diabetes are risk factors for gum disease and call for closer monitoring. Stopping smoking and keeping diabetes well controlled help the gums respond to treatment. Tell the dentist about both.
How is the cost of gum disease treatment decided?
Treatment is planned for one person, so the cost is given after the evaluation. The stage of the disease, the number of teeth affected, the type of treatment and the number of visits all change the plan. You receive a written plan before treatment starts.
Can gum disease come back after treatment?
Yes. If plaque control slips or maintenance visits are missed, the gums can become inflamed again and the pockets can deepen. That is why regular cleanings, daily brushing and cleaning between the teeth continue after treatment.
14 Second opinion
Want a second opinion on your gum disease treatment plan?
If another clinic has advised surgery or told you a tooth must be removed because of gum disease, bring your X-rays and any measurements to your evaluation. The dentist will go through them with you and explain the options in plain words. Call or send a WhatsApp message to book your visit. The evaluation is the first step, and you are under no obligation to go ahead with treatment.
15 Related
Treatments often considered alongside gum disease treatment
Periodontal treatment
Deep cleaning and surgery for gum disease that has reached the bone.
Teeth cleaning
The first step for gingivitis, and the basis of every gum treatment.
Laser gum treatment
A laser-assisted way of treating inflamed gum tissue and pockets.
Sources
- Gum disease, NHS
- Gum disease, American Dental Association, MouthHealthy
- Routine scale and polish for periodontal health in adults, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2018
This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for an examination, and results vary between patients.