Gaurav Joshi Gaurav Joshi Asked 9 months ago

How does a periodontist treat gum disease?

My dentist told me I have advanced gum disease and referred me to a periodontist. I'm wondering what kind of treatments they do. How exactly does a periodontist treat gum disease, beyond just regular cleaning?

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Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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My grandmother used to tell me to use salt water rinses, which is good, but for deep gum issues, you need a periodontist. They do deep cleaning called scaling and root planing to remove tartar from below the gum line. If it's advanced, they might suggest minor gum surgery, so please consult a specialist.

Ramesh Chandra Ramesh Chandra Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Beta, gum disease should not be neglected. A periodontist will clean the deep pockets around your teeth where normal brushing cannot reach. You can massage your gums with a little turmeric and mustard oil at home, but that is only for general health, not a replacement for the dentist's deep cleaning.

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Sita Ram Sita Ram Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Woh dant ke doctor मसूड़ों ki gahri safai karte hain aur agar jaroorat ho toh operation bhi karte hain. Hamare yahan ek bhai ko khoon aata tha madoode se, doctor ne saaf kiya aur ab woh theek hain. Aap jaldi dikha lijiye madoode ka mamla hai.

Mariyam Joseph Mariyam Joseph Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Depending on the stage of your gum disease, they either do deep scaling or pocket reduction surgery. They might also prescribe special antibiotic gels or mouthwashes to clear out the bacterial infection. Don't worry, they use local anesthesia so you won't feel pain during the procedure.

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Preeti Saxena Preeti Saxena Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I ignored my bleeding gums for too long and ended up needing bone graft surgery because the infection spread. A periodontist had to clean the deep roots of my teeth to save them. Please get it checked immediately before you lose bone support around your teeth.

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