Gum disease sits on a spectrum — from gum inflammation that reverses completely with a good cleaning, to advanced bone loss that needs ongoing management. Where you are on that spectrum decides the treatment, not the label "gum disease" itself.
At PlanDental in Mahim West, gum disease is assessed and treated by Dr. Hrishikesh Naik and Dr. Nisha Naik, both MDS in Prosthodontics and Implantology. Since gum health directly affects whether restorations and implants succeed, it's checked thoroughly before any other dental work is planned. Read more about the clinic before you book.
Patients usually book this for: gums that bleed when brushing red, swollen, or tender gums persistent bad breath teeth that feel loose gums that appear to be receding
Gum disease treatment at PlanDental in Mahim, Mumbai starts with measuring gum pocket depth and checking for bone loss on X-ray to determine the stage — gingivitis (gum-only inflammation, reversible) or periodontitis (bone involvement, needs ongoing management). Early stages respond to a thorough professional cleaning and better home care; more advanced stages need deep cleaning and closer monitoring, sometimes with a referral for surgical care in severe cases.
Gingivitis is inflammation limited to the gum tissue itself, caused by plaque buildup along the gum line. It's fully reversible with a professional cleaning and consistent home care — no bone or attachment loss has happened yet. Periodontitis is what gingivitis can progress into if left untreated: the inflammation spreads below the gum line, breaking down the bone and ligament that hold teeth in place. That damage doesn't reverse the way gingivitis does; treatment at this stage is about stopping further loss and managing it long-term.
Which stage applies to you is measured, not guessed — with a probe that checks pocket depth around each tooth, and X-rays that show bone level.
Pocket depth measurements and X-rays confirm which column below applies to you.
Gum disease is driven by a bacterial biofilm — plaque — that hardens into tartar if it isn't removed regularly. Once tartar forms below the gum line, ordinary brushing can't remove it, and the resulting chronic inflammation is what eventually damages bone. Smoking significantly impairs how well gum tissue heals from treatment, which is one of the more well-established modifiable risk factors in managing the disease.
Gum disease is also well documented in research to have associations with broader health conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease — reasons beyond the mouth itself to treat it seriously rather than dismiss bleeding gums as minor.
Treatment is matched to the stage confirmed at your exam.
Removes plaque and tartar above the gum line.
Cleans below the gum line and smooths root surfaces.
For advanced bone loss beyond non-surgical management.
A probe measures the depth around each tooth to map where inflammation and any bone loss are present.
Confirms whether bone loss has occurred, distinguishing gingivitis from periodontitis.
A standard cleaning for gingivitis, or deep cleaning below the gum line for periodontitis.
Specific brushing and flossing technique adjustments based on what the exam found.
Pocket depths are re-checked at a follow-up visit to confirm the treatment is working.
Gum disease treatment cost in Mumbai depends on the stage — a simple cleaning for gingivitis costs very differently from deep cleaning across multiple areas for periodontitis. PlanDental doesn't publish a fixed figure here, since the stage needs to be measured first — call or WhatsApp and the clinic will talk you through it.
This section describes what affects cost, not a quotation. Actual cost is confirmed only after pocket depth measurement and X-rays.
Non-surgical cleaning resolves many cases that seem more serious than they are. Send your details on WhatsApp for a straight opinion before committing to surgery.
Mild tenderness or sensitivity after a deep cleaning is normal and settles quickly.
Gums begin to firm up and bleed less as inflammation reduces with better home care.
Pocket depths are re-measured to confirm the treatment is taking effect.
Periodontitis needs regular maintenance cleanings, more frequent than a standard six-month check-up, to stay controlled.
Advanced bone loss beyond what non-surgical cleaning can manage — referred to a periodontist for surgical options.
Ongoing smoking significantly limits how well gum tissue heals — this is discussed honestly as part of the treatment plan.
Teeth with severe mobility from bone loss may need extraction rather than an attempt to save them, depending on the extent.
Underlying conditions like uncontrolled diabetes affect healing and are addressed alongside dental treatment, not separately from it.
The first visit is mostly measurement and diagnosis — a probe gently checks pocket depth around each tooth, which can feel like pressure but isn't painful. If deep cleaning is needed, local anaesthesia numbs the area first. You'll also get specific feedback on brushing and flossing technique, since home care between visits matters as much as the in-clinic treatment itself.
Pocket depths and X-rays confirm the stage before treatment is planned.
Implant and crown work depends on healthy gums first.
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Gingivitis, the early stage limited to the gum tissue, is fully reversible with a professional cleaning and consistent home care. Periodontitis, which involves bone loss, is managed rather than reversed.
Yes, over time — untreated periodontitis progressively breaks down the bone and ligament holding teeth in place, which can eventually lead to tooth loss.
More frequently than a standard six-month check-up for periodontitis, since ongoing maintenance is what keeps it stable.
Research has found associations between gum disease and conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, which is one reason it's worth treating seriously rather than ignoring bleeding gums.
Local anaesthesia is used for deep cleaning below the gum line, so the procedure itself isn't painful. Mild tenderness afterward is normal and settles within a day or two.
Yes — smoking is a well-established factor that impairs how well gum tissue heals, which affects how successful treatment is.
Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) is one specific treatment used within gum disease management, typically for periodontitis rather than gingivitis.
Most cases are managed with non-surgical cleaning. Surgery is reserved for advanced bone loss that doesn't respond to that approach, and would involve a specialist referral.
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