Gum Treatment in Chembur — Laser Periodontal Therapy

Gum treatment in Chembur starts from ₹1,500 (routine scaling) at Urban Smiles, with root planing at ₹3,500 per quadrant and diode laser periodontal therapy at ₹5,000 per session. Dr. Prasanna Dhatavkar (MDS) treats every stage of gum disease — gingivitis through advanced periodontitis — using scaling, root planing and soft-tissue laser. Every patient leaves with a written pocket-depth chart and a 3-month maintenance schedule. 80% of cases are resolved without surgery.

Who this is for

• Adults with bleeding gums on brushing or flossing — gingivitis is reversible at this stage.
• Patients with persistent bad breath that brushing and mouthwash don't resolve — the source is almost always subgingival bacteria.
• Diabetics: gum disease worsens blood-sugar control bidirectionally; treatment is part of diabetes management, not separate.
• Patients with loose adult teeth — stage 2–3 periodontitis with bone loss is treatable and stabilisable if caught before teeth become non-restorable.

What we don't do

• We don't jump to surgery for cases that respond to scaling + laser — 80% of our patients never need an incision.
• We don't discharge patients after one cleaning and call it done — gum disease is chronic and requires a 3-month maintenance cycle.
• We don't prescribe systemic antibiotics for routine gum disease — the evidence doesn't support it for early-stage cases and over-prescription creates resistant bacteria.
• We don't extract loose teeth without first trying periodontal stabilisation — a loose tooth saved is worth far more than the implant that replaces it.

When to consider Gum Treatment

You may benefit from gum treatment in Chembur if you notice:

• Gums bleed when brushing, flossing or biting an apple
• Persistent bad breath despite brushing and mouthwash
• Red, swollen or tender gum margins
• Gums visibly pulling away from teeth (recession)
• Adult teeth feeling loose or the bite shifting
• Pus at the gum margin when pressed

Benefits of Gum Treatment at Urban Smiles

• Reverses gingivitis completely — early treatment eliminates the disease, not just the symptoms
• Stabilises moderate periodontitis — bone loss stops, pockets shrink, loose teeth firm up in most cases
• Diode laser decontaminates pockets more thoroughly than scaling alone — less post-op soreness, faster tissue reattachment
• Reduces halitosis: subgingival bacteria are the source; removing them eliminates the smell
• Bidirectional diabetes benefit: treating gum disease demonstrably improves HbA1c control in type 2 diabetics
• Written pocket-depth chart before and after — objective evidence of improvement, not just "it looks better"

How the procedure works

1. Full periodontal assessment

   Pocket depths measured at 6 points per tooth using a calibrated probe; bleeding on probing (BOP) score recorded; digital RVG to assess interproximal and furcation bone levels. Baseline photograph of gum margins.

   Equipment: Periodontal probe · RVG digital X-ray · intraoral camera

   Why it matters: Baseline BOP and pocket chart makes progress measurable — not an estimate.

2. Supra-gingival scaling

   Ultrasonic piezo scaler removes tartar and plaque above the gum line. Comfortable for most patients; mild sensitivity if heavy tartar is lifted for the first time.

   Equipment: Piezoelectric scaler · hand curettes

   Why it matters: Removes the primary irritant. In gingivitis, this alone can reverse the disease within 3–4 weeks.

3. Root planing (deep cleaning)

   Hand and ultrasonic curettes clean root surfaces below the gum line in 3–6 mm pockets. Done under local anaesthesia, by quadrant. Goal is a smooth, clean root surface that gum tissue can re-attach to.

   Equipment: Local anaesthesia · fine curettes · ultrasonic sub-gingival tip

   Why it matters: Smooth root surfaces reattach faster than rough ones — the main predictor of pocket shrinkage after treatment.

4. Diode laser decontamination

   Soft-tissue diode laser applied inside periodontal pockets kills residual bacteria, ablates infected pocket epithelium and biostimulates healing. No cutting, no sutures.

   Equipment: Diode soft-tissue laser

   Why it matters: Removes bacteria scaling misses; promotes faster tissue reattachment; significantly less post-op soreness than root planing alone.

5. Localised antibiotic gel (when indicated)

   Slow-release chlorhexidine or doxycycline gel placed in pockets >6 mm resistant to mechanical debridement alone. Not prescribed for routine cases.

   Equipment: Localised antibiotic delivery system

   Why it matters: Targeted delivery avoids systemic antibiotic risks; used only when pocket depth and BOP data support it.

6. Reassessment & maintenance plan

   At 6–8 weeks post-treatment, pockets re-measured, BOP re-scored, before/after photos reviewed with the patient. Written 3-month maintenance schedule issued with recall reminders.

   Equipment: Periodontal probe · intraoral camera · maintenance scheduler

   Why it matters: Gum disease is a chronic condition — the 3-month recall cycle is what prevents relapse, not the initial treatment alone.

Who is eligible?

• Adults with any degree of gum bleeding on brushing or flossing
• Patients with tartar build-up visible at the gum line
• Persistent halitosis with no other obvious cause
• Loose adult teeth or gum recession ("long teeth" appearance)
• Diabetics and cardiovascular patients — gum disease management is part of systemic care

Aftercare & recovery

• Warm-salt rinses 3× daily for 5 days post-cleaning
• Soft diet for 24 hours after root planing; normal eating from day 2
• No smoking — tobacco halves the response to periodontal treatment
• Electric soft-bristle toothbrush 2× daily; gentle, not forceful
• Water-flosser or interdental brushes daily — standard floss misses sub-gingival areas
• 3-monthly maintenance cleanings — not 6-monthly; gum disease monitored more tightly

Why choose Urban Smiles for Gum Treatment in Chembur

Diode laser alongside root planing — meaningfully less post-op soreness and faster pocket shrinkage than mechanical debridement alone. Every gum patient leaves with a pocket-depth chart and a written maintenance schedule. 80% of cases stabilise without surgery. We don't discharge after one cleaning and call it done.