01 Gum Disease Treatment
✓ Medically reviewed by Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar, Periodontist & Implantologist
Gum disease treatment addresses infection and inflammation in the tissue and bone supporting your teeth, ranging from a professional deep cleaning for early-stage gingivitis to surgical procedures for more advanced periodontitis.
At Clarus Dental Specialities in Koregaon Park, gum disease is diagnosed and treated directly by Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar, Pune's only US Board Certified Periodontist and Implantologist.
Patients usually visit us for: bleeding gums when brushing swollen or tender gums gum recession persistent bad breath loose or shifting teeth
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Quick answer: Gum disease treatment addresses bacterial infection and inflammation of the gums and, in advanced cases, the bone that supports the teeth. Treatment ranges from non-surgical deep cleaning for early gingivitis to surgical procedures for periodontitis. In Koregaon Park, Pune, Clarus Dental Specialities diagnoses and treats gum disease under the direct care of Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar, a US Board Certified Periodontist and Implantologist.
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02 Overview
Gum disease begins when plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, builds up along the gumline and hardens into tartar that regular brushing can't remove. This triggers inflammation, the earliest stage, called gingivitis.
Gingivitis is reversible with professional cleaning and better home care. Left untreated, it can progress to periodontitis, where the infection spreads below the gumline and begins to break down the bone and ligament that hold teeth in place, damage that doesn't reverse on its own.
Treatment is staged to match where the disease actually is: non-surgical care for early and moderate cases, surgical or regenerative procedures where bone or tissue support has already been lost.
03 Candidacy
Whether you need non-surgical or surgical care depends on how far the disease has progressed, which is assessed through periodontal charting rather than guesswork.
04 Background
Unlike a cavity, early gum disease usually causes no discomfort. Bleeding when brushing is often dismissed as normal, when it's actually one of the earliest signs of inflammation. This is why routine dental check-ups, which include periodontal charting, catch the disease well before it causes visible damage.
Once bone loss has occurred, it's a structural change, not just an inflammation issue, which is why treatment aims to stabilise the condition and prevent further loss rather than promising to fully reverse it.
05 Options
Treatment is matched to the stage and severity of the disease, moving from non-surgical to surgical only when it's actually needed.
A deep cleaning below the gumline that removes plaque and tartar and smooths root surfaces so gums can reattach.
Gum tissue is gently lifted to access and remove deep tartar deposits, then repositioned for a healthier fit around the tooth.
Grafting procedures that aim to rebuild bone or gum tissue lost to advanced periodontitis.
06 Procedure
Pocket depths around each tooth are measured and recorded to establish exactly how far the disease has progressed.
Findings are staged as gingivitis or periodontitis, and by severity, which determines the treatment plan.
Scaling and root planing is carried out, often across more than one visit, under local anaesthesia if needed.
Gums are re-checked several weeks later to see how they've responded before deciding on next steps.
Sites that haven't responded adequately are addressed with flap surgery or regenerative procedures.
07 Cost Factors
Cost is case-specific, depending on how much of the mouth is affected and how advanced the disease is. It's discussed only after periodontal charting, once the following are known:
A specific estimate is only meaningful after periodontal charting. This section is informational and is not a quotation.
If you've already been diagnosed with gum disease elsewhere, Dr. Neel is available to review your case and share an independent periodontal assessment.
08 Aftercare
Mild tenderness or sensitivity after deep cleaning or surgery is normal and settles within a day or two.
Softer foods and gentle brushing around treated areas are recommended while the gums begin to heal.
Pocket depths are re-measured to see how the gums have responded and whether further treatment is needed.
Maintenance cleanings, typically every three to four months, help keep the disease from progressing again.
09 Limits
Being upfront about what treatment can realistically achieve matters, particularly with a condition patients often expect to be fully reversible:
10 Your Visit
The first appointment includes a full periodontal charting of pocket depths around each tooth, along with an X-ray where needed to assess bone levels. Findings are explained clearly, along with a staged treatment plan matched to what's actually found.
11 Why This Clinic
BDS (Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai) · Postgraduate periodontology training, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA · Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology (2008) · ITI Fellow, International Team for Implantology (2009)
Treating gum disease at every stage, from early to advanced, has filled more than two decades of Dr. Neel's practice as Pune's only US Board Certified Periodontist and Implantologist, one of only two in India.
Gum disease is treated by a board-certified periodontist, not as a side service.
Treatment decisions are based on measured pocket depths, not visual impression alone.
What can be reversed and what can only be stabilised is explained clearly upfront.
The only dental clinic in Pune listed by the US Consulate Mumbai.
Patients can also read independent reviews on Google and Practo.
12 Visit Us
This dentist and dental clinic in Koregaon Park also treats patients from nearby areas of Pune. See the full Koregaon Park clinic page →
13 International Patients
Clarus Dental Specialities is the only dental clinic in Pune listed by the US Consulate Mumbai, and Dr. Neel holds a dual US-India dental license, which gives NRI and overseas patients confidence in the standard of periodontal care available here.
Non-surgical treatment and reassessment can often be scheduled within a single visit window, though more advanced cases needing surgery or a longer course of care are best planned around a longer trip. This is discussed honestly at the first consultation.
14 FAQ
Gingivitis is the early, reversible stage of gum inflammation. Periodontitis is more advanced, involving damage to the bone and ligament supporting the teeth, which doesn't fully reverse on its own.
Deep cleaning and surgical procedures are performed under local anaesthesia when needed, so the treatment itself isn't painful. Some tenderness afterward is normal and settles within a day or two.
Early gingivitis can usually be fully resolved. More advanced periodontitis can be controlled and stabilised, but bone already lost is generally not restored without a separate regenerative procedure.
Typically every three to four months, more frequent than a standard six-month check-up, since this interval is what helps keep the disease from progressing again.
Gum tissue generally doesn't regrow on its own once it has receded. Gum grafting is a separate procedure that can address this where it's affecting comfort or appearance.
Not always. Many cases respond well to non-surgical deep cleaning. Surgery is considered only when reassessment shows pockets that haven't responded to non-surgical care.
Untreated gum disease can progress to periodontitis, leading to bone loss, loose teeth, and eventually tooth loss, alongside links to broader health concerns.
1. Clinical literature on periodontal disease diagnosis and treatment, indexed on PubMed Central. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc
2. Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar's peer-reviewed publications, indexed on PubMed. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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This page provides general dental information and does not constitute a diagnosis, treatment plan, or medical advice. Outcomes vary by individual case. No specific results, costs, or timelines are guaranteed. Please consult Dr. Neel Bhatavadekar or a qualified specialist for advice specific to your condition.
