What is gums and why is it important?

Gums, scientifically known as gingiva, is the pink tissue that surrounds and protects your teeth. It forms a vital part of the periodontium which are the supporting structures of the tooth (periodontium consist of gums, jaw bone and specialised fibers attaching tooth to bone)—the supporting structures that keep your teeth healthy and firmly in place.

1. Protects Your Teeth and Bone
Acts as a protective barrier against bacteria, food debris, and trauma.

2. Prevents Infection
Seals the tooth and prevents harmful bacteria from entering deeper tissues like the ligament and bone.

3. Supports Your Teeth
Healthy gums help hold teeth firmly in place and maintain strong bite force.

4. Helps Maintain a Balanced Smile
Gingiva contributes to the aesthetic appearance of your smile (pink, firm gums look healthy).

5. Early Warning System
Bleeding, swelling, or colour changes in gums are often the first signs of gum disease, allowing early detection before bone damage happens.

6. Essential for Chewing & Eating Comfortably
Inflamed or receding gums can make chewing painful and sensitive.

What Is Gum Disease?

Gum disease (also called periodontal disease) is an infection and inflammation of the gums and the structures that support your teeth (like bone and specialised fibers).

It usually begins as gingivitis, which is the milder, reversible form and it presents itself as bleeding gums, red gums, swollen gums but there’s no permanent damage yet. Where at this phase periodontal therapy is expected to give predictable results.

If left untreated, gingivitis can progress to periodontitis which unfortunately is incurable. Once the irreversible bone and tissue loss has occurred, it cannot be fully restored, but with professional treatment and therapy from our periodontist the long standing infection can be controlled, reduce further damage, and rebuild some lost support.

The key to managing the condition is professional and expert treatment

In this is more serious, where the infection spreads deeper, damaging bone and deeper vital tissue around teeth.
In advanced cases, this can lead to tooth mobility or even tooth loss.
According to the Indian Dental Association, as high as 85% of people may have some form of gum disease.
Globally, the burden is very high: as of 2021, 951 million people had some form of periodontal disease.

Who is a periodontist?

A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum disease and in procedures involving the supporting structures of the teeth (gums, bone, and periodontal ligament). They are also experts in dental implants and gum-related aesthetic procedures.
A periodontist is the gum and implant specialist—the expert you see when you have:

• Bleeding gums
• Swollen gums
• Black gums
• Bad breath
• Loose or moving teeth
• Gum recession (single or multiple)
• Deep pockets in between your gums and tooth
• Gum infection
• Moving or any Implant issues
• Need implants or grafting
• Aesthetic gum concerns
• Rebuilding bone and supportive structures

What does a periodontist do? Their Expertise

Treats Gum Disease (Gingivitis & Periodontitis)

• Deep cleaning (scaling & root planing)
• Laser gum therapy
• Antibiotic or antimicrobial treatments
• Surgical treatment for advanced gum disease
• Regenerative procedures to rebuild lost bone and tissue

Places Dental Implants

Periodontists are specialists in:

• Implant placement
• Management of bone quality and quantity
• Bone grafting
• Sinus lift procedures
• Soft tissue grafting around implants
• Handling implant-related infections (peri-implantitis)

Performs Gum Surgeries

• Flap surgery for deep cleaning
• Pocket reduction surgery
• Bone grafts, membrane placement
• Crown lengthening (for restorative or cosmetic reasons)
• Gum tissue enhancement. (soft tissue augmentation)
• Jaw bone enhancement. (Hard tissue augmentation)

Corrects Gum Recession

• Gum grafts (connective tissue grafts, free gingival grafts, pedicle grafts)
• VISTA surgical technique using a special kit in case for multiple recession management (Advanced technique using a single incision)

Manages Aesthetic Gum Concerns

• Gummy smile correction
• Contouring and reshaping of gum lines
• Improving smile symmetry

Treats Peri-Implant Diseases

• Peri-implant mucositis (mild implant infections)
• Peri-implantitis (severe implant infection)
• Laser and regenerative therapies for failing implants

Provides Preventive Periodontal Care

• Maintenance therapy every 3–4 months for gum patients
• Monitoring risk factors (smoking, diabetes, genetics)
• Personalized oral hygiene planning

Our Cutting edge approaches to all your gum related problems

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VISTA technique for multiple recession coverage.

Painless depigmentation of black gums.

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