Gum Disease Treatment

Last Updated: October 31, 2026

Lifestyle Modifications

To remove plaque, reduce gum irritation, and prevent disease progression through improved oral hygiene and healthy habits.

Brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day, ensuring you spit after brushing and do not rinse immediately, to maximize fluoride's protective effect.
Clean in between your teeth every day using dental floss or interdental brushes to remove plaque and food particles from areas your toothbrush can't reach.
Quit smoking, as smoking is a major risk factor for gum disease, impairing gum healing and immune response.
Maintain regular dental check-ups and professional cleanings with a dentist and dental hygienist, especially if you have risk factors like pregnancy or type 2 diabetes.

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Medicinal Treatment

To control bacterial infection, reduce inflammation, and support gum healing in conjunction with improved oral hygiene.

Antibiotics, either oral or topical (applied directly to the gums), may be prescribed to control bacterial infections, particularly in more severe cases of gum disease.
Antiseptic mouthwashes, such as those containing chlorhexidine, can be recommended by your dentist to reduce bacteria and inflammation, used under guidance and not immediately after brushing.
Topical gels or pastes with anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial properties may be applied to specific areas to aid healing and reduce discomfort.

ConsultDentistPeriodontist

Surgical Treatment

To remove deep-seated plaque and tartar, eliminate infection, regenerate lost tissue, and stabilize teeth in advanced cases of gum disease.

Deep cleaning under the gums, known as scaling and root planing, involves removing plaque and tartar from below the gum line and smoothing the tooth roots to prevent bacterial reattachment.
Gum surgery, such as flap surgery, is performed to lift the gums, allowing for more thorough cleaning of roots and bone, and may include bone or soft tissue grafts to regenerate lost tissue.
Tooth extraction may be necessary for teeth that are severely damaged, excessively loose, or beyond saving due to advanced gum disease, to prevent further infection and preserve overall oral health.

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Lifestyle Modifications

To remove plaque, reduce gum irritation, and prevent disease progression through improved oral hygiene and healthy habits.

Brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day, ensuring you spit after brushing and do not rinse immediately, to maximize fluoride's protective effect.

Clean in between your teeth every day using dental floss or interdental brushes to remove plaque and food particles from areas your toothbrush can't reach.

Quit smoking, as smoking is a major risk factor for gum disease, impairing gum healing and immune response.

Maintain regular dental check-ups and professional cleanings with a dentist and dental hygienist, especially if you have risk factors like pregnancy or type 2 diabetes.

ConsultDentistDental Hygienist

Medicinal Treatment

To control bacterial infection, reduce inflammation, and support gum healing in conjunction with improved oral hygiene.

Antibiotics, either oral or topical (applied directly to the gums), may be prescribed to control bacterial infections, particularly in more severe cases of gum disease.

Antiseptic mouthwashes, such as those containing chlorhexidine, can be recommended by your dentist to reduce bacteria and inflammation, used under guidance and not immediately after brushing.

Topical gels or pastes with anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial properties may be applied to specific areas to aid healing and reduce discomfort.

ConsultDentistPeriodontist

Surgical Treatment

To remove deep-seated plaque and tartar, eliminate infection, regenerate lost tissue, and stabilize teeth in advanced cases of gum disease.

Deep cleaning under the gums, known as scaling and root planing, involves removing plaque and tartar from below the gum line and smoothing the tooth roots to prevent bacterial reattachment.

Gum surgery, such as flap surgery, is performed to lift the gums, allowing for more thorough cleaning of roots and bone, and may include bone or soft tissue grafts to regenerate lost tissue.

Tooth extraction may be necessary for teeth that are severely damaged, excessively loose, or beyond saving due to advanced gum disease, to prevent further infection and preserve overall oral health.

ConsultPeriodontistOral Surgeon

Gum Disease Treatment

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Gum Disease Treatment

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