Gum Treatments

Overview

Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile. Gum treatments address inflammation (gingivitis) and more advanced gum disease (periodontitis) through professional cleaning below the gum line and tailored care.

Because gum disease can progress quietly, early assessment matters. Your dentist will evaluate your gum health and recommend an appropriate, staged approach.

Category: Preventive & Gum Care
Typical visit: 1–2 visits
Comfort: Local if needed
Sessions: 1–2

Who may consider it: People with gum inflammation, bleeding, sensitivity or diagnosed gum disease needing targeted care.

Clinical assessment: Varies by clinical assessment. This information is for general education only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or a treatment guarantee.

Potential benefits

Addresses inflammation at the source
Protects the support around teeth
Supports fresher breath and comfort
Tailored maintenance guidance

Limitations & considerations

Advanced cases need staged care
Ongoing maintenance is important
Some sensitivity can follow
Home care is essential to results

Treatment steps

01
Gum assessment
Gum health is measured and reviewed.
02
Deep cleaning
Below-gum cleaning removes build-up.
03
Targeted care
Additional measures are applied as needed.
04
Maintenance plan
A tailored upkeep routine is set.

Typical visit structure

One to two visits for initial care, with maintenance intervals thereafter.

Technology & materials

Periodontal charting, ultrasonic debridement and evidence-based maintenance protocols.

Recovery & aftercare

Mild tenderness can follow deep cleaning and usually settles quickly.

Planning your visit: We help sequence any visits around healing time, so your treatment and your Alanya stay fit together sensibly. Dental Tourism →

Before & after examples

Before After

Individual results vary. Images are illustrative placeholders and represent example outcomes only.

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Your specialist

Dr. Selin Arda

Prosthodontics & Smile Design

A beautiful result should still look like you. I plan every smile around the face first, then the details.

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Frequently asked questions

Signs include bleeding, swelling or sensitivity — but assessment is the only way to be sure.

Early inflammation often improves with care; advanced disease is managed to protect the teeth.

Local anaesthetic is used if needed; most people find it manageable.

This information is for general education only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or a treatment guarantee. Suitability, treatment duration and outcomes are individual and can only be determined by a qualified dentist after a clinical examination.

Overview