Patient guide
About Gum Care & Periodontics
General patient information. Individual suitability requires a clinical assessment.
Gum care ranges from prevention and professional cleaning to deeper periodontal treatment based on inflammation, pocket depth, bone support and risk factors.
Who may need an assessment?
Bleeding during cleaning, swollen or tender gums, persistent bad breath, recession or sensitivity, loose teeth, history of periodontal disease
- Controls inflammation
- supports teeth and implants
- improves cleaning access
- can reduce bleeding
- creates a risk-based maintenance plan
- Procedure Step
Gum and plaque assessment; measurements and imaging; home-care instruction; cleaning or deep cleaning; risk-factor management; healing review; maintenance
Recovery and aftercare
Maintenance intervals are based on periodontal risk and healing response.