Gum inflammation (gingivitis), in its early stages, can be treated and reversed by professional cleaning and care.
Do you experience red, swollen or bleeding gums? Gum treatment procedures can provide relief from these symptoms, while also preventing further complications.
The first, and mildest form of gum disease is called gingivitis. It is a gum inflammation, most commonly occurring in adults. When bacteria attacks the soft tissues around your teeth, infected gums appear red, puffy or bleeding.
The good news is – gingivitis can be reversed by professional cleaning and good oral hygiene.
It is essential to treat gingivitis early to prevent further complications such as periodontitis, which can lead to bone and teeth loss. Gum treatment for periodontitis aims to reduce inflammation of gum tissue and further bone loss, through deep cleaning and root planing.
Visit us every 6 months to detect and treat gingivitis early.
To take care of your gums, we may consider some of the following treatment, depending on your individual needs:
1. Scaling and root planing is a deep-cleaning, non-surgical procedure, done under local anaesthetic. Plaque and tartar from above and below the gum line are removed and rough spots on your teeth roots are made smooth. This procedure removes bacteria and provides a clean surface for your gums to reattach to the teeth. There may be slight discomfort and tooth sensitivity after the procedure, but it should not last more than 48 hours.
2. Gum (Periodontal) surgery may be recommended if there is significant separation between your gums and teeth. During this procedure, your gums will be carefully folded aside to reveal the true extent of the infection. In some cases, the bone around the infected teeth will be shaped to speed up healing. In other cases, the bone and gum tissues can be re-created.
3. Gum and bone grafting may also be used to repair damaged gums and jawbone, especially in cases where the gums around the teeth have receded. Bone grafting may also be needed to strengthen deficient bone, in preparation for dental implants placement.
The time taken for gum treatments varies from individuals and their condition. If your gum issues are mild and simply require cleaning, the procedure takes about 30 minutes. For more advanced procedures, it may take up to two hours. However, a few visits over several weeks may be required if you need gum surgery, scaling and root planing.
Root Planing | $170 – $300 |
Periodontal surgery | $300 – $400 |
Regenerative procedures | From $891 |
Root Canal Treatment (RCT) | $400 - $850 |
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Resume daily activities within a few hours after your procedure, especially if you have gone through our less invasive treatments. If you need more extensive surgery, our dentists will be able to advise on how much rest you will need after the procedures.
You should not be experiencing pain after gum treatment procedures. In the event you do feel some pain, our dentists will make sure to prescribe you the right medication.
The most common cause of gum bleeding is gingivitis (gum inflammation), a condition we can help address with simple treatments and cleaning. Check with our dental team to identify the cause of your bleeding.
Your mouth and gums communicate with the rest of your body. In some studies, untreated gum disease has been shown to be related to diabetes, heart and blood vessel diseases, stroke, pregnancy complications, Alzheimer’s disease, osteoporosis and some types of cancers.
Prior to some surgeries, your doctor will watch out for mouth infection, and recommend antibiotics before the procedure to prevent bacteria from your mouth travelling through the bloodstream and infecting other areas.
It all starts with good daily mouth hygiene habits.
We recommend brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day, and visiting us for scaling and polishing twice a year. If we notice that gingivitis is present, we will conduct a thorough scaling and root planing.
We may also suggest other treatments to help minimise the risks for gum disease. For example, if your teeth are misaligned or your front teeth are crowded, braces can help to correct the alignment, which in turn helps to make it easier to keep your teeth clean. If your wisdom teeth are impacted and do not have enough room to erupt, we might recommend having them removed, to avoid gum inflammation or tooth decay.
If you feel like your front teeth seem longer than before, or abnormally long, we can help you in understanding the cause and possible course of treatment. With a dental examination and X-rays, we can assess the dental condition and rule out any underlying problems.
Gum disease might be a cause for long-looking teeth. When the bone and gums that support these teeth are destroyed, more root surfaces are exposed. In these cases, gum grafting can be an appropriate solution if you are diagnosed with receding gums.
If your gums are healthy but you wish to have shorter looking teeth, we may offer full ceramic crowns or root canal treatment. Finally, if you need to align your front teeth to the same level as others, you may also consider braces.
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