Gum Treatment (Periodontics)

About Gum Treatment (Periodontics)

Healthy gums are the foundation of a beautiful smile, yet gum disease affects millions and often goes unnoticed until significant damage occurs. At Dental De Royale, our periodontist Dr. Sharika specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating gum diseases ranging from mild gingivitis to advanced periodontitis. Using state-of-the-art technology including laser-assisted treatments, we provide comfortable, effective solutions that restore gum health and preserve your natural teeth. Gum disease begins when bacteria-laden plaque accumulates along the gumline, causing inflammation, bleeding, and eventual tissue destruction. Early warning signs include bleeding gums during brushing, persistent bad breath, gum recession, and loose teeth. Many people dismiss bleeding gums as normal, but healthy gums should never bleed. The good news is that when caught early, gum disease is reversible through professional treatment and improved home care. Our periodontal treatments are tailored to disease severity. For mild to moderate cases, we perform deep cleaning procedures called scaling and root planing. This removes tartar deposits below the gumline and smooths root surfaces to prevent bacterial recolonization. Unlike regular cleaning, this therapeutic procedure requires local anesthesia and may be completed over multiple visits depending on extent of disease. Most patients experience significant improvement within weeks as inflammation subsides and gums reattach to teeth. For advanced cases or patients seeking faster healing with less discomfort, we offer laser-assisted periodontal therapy. Dental lasers precisely target infected tissue while leaving healthy tissue intact, promoting faster healing, reducing bleeding, and minimizing post-treatment discomfort. Laser treatment also sterilizes periodontal pockets, enhancing treatment success. Additionally, we use lasers for aesthetic procedures like gum contouring to correct "gummy smiles" and depigmentation to remove dark spots from gums. Beyond treatment, Dr. Sharika emphasizes maintenance and prevention. After completing therapy, patients enter a supportive periodontal maintenance program involving more frequent professional cleanings and ongoing monitoring. We educate patients on proper brushing techniques, flossing methods, and antimicrobial rinses that support gum health at home. At Dental De Royale, we're committed to saving your natural teeth by ensuring the gums supporting them remain healthy, strong, and disease-free for years to come.