Periodontics is the specialisation of dentistry that helps to treat and strengthen gums and bone around teeth which are the main support system of the teeth .
Deep Cleaning
Cleaning under the pockets of gums
Treatment of loose teeth
Fixing bone loss by grafting
Treatment of gummy smile
Fixing bone loss by grafting
Laser treatment
Using laser therapy for frenectomy, dark gums, gummy simile, gum swellings
Gum Whitening Dark Gums treatment
Depigmenation, removal of dark/brown color on gums
Periodontal Medicine
Treatment of gum problems caused by other diseases
Treatment of receding gums
Repositioning and gum grafting for treatment of receding gum line
A gum specialist carries out examination, evaluation of extent of gum problems, like excessive gum bleeding, red swollen puffy gums, loose teeth, receding gum line, swelling or abnormal growth and pain in gums.
If you have swollen , extremely shiny , red puffy and spongy gums, feeling of looseness in teeth, bleeding while biting into food, or slight touch / normal brushing which doesn’t get better , feeling of foul taste in mouth or bad breath, increased spacing between teeth, a receding gum line.
Yes. Condition like diabetes, kidney or liver disorders, medications you take,nutrotional deficients, habits like smoking, alcohol , teeth grinding, milestones like puberty, pregnancy, and mental stress all affects your gum health in different ways. This is called Periodontal medicine.
If you have any of the above unhealthy gum conditions , your general dentist may refer you to one, or if you have and medical conditions that require regular gum specialist check up.
Treatment for excessive gum show while smiling, dark pigmented gums, Uneven line, gum recessions can be treated with cosmetic gum treatment combined with smile design.