Department

Periodontics and Gum Treatment

Assessment and personalised treatment for bleeding gums, periodontal disease, gum recession and the tissues supporting your teeth.

Healthy gums provide essential support for healthy teeth. Periodontics focuses on diagnosing, treating and managing conditions affecting the gums, periodontal ligament and bone surrounding the teeth. At MID Dental Clinic in Dubai, care begins with a detailed assessment so that treatment can be matched to the condition and needs of each patient.

What is periodontal disease?

Periodontal disease, commonly called gum disease, is an inflammatory condition associated with bacterial plaque around the teeth and below the gumline. Gingivitis is its early stage and may cause redness, swelling or bleeding. If inflammation progresses to periodontitis, the tissues and bone supporting the teeth can become damaged. Periodontitis may contribute to gum recession, deeper pockets around teeth, changes in the bite or tooth mobility.

When should you arrange a gum assessment?

Consider arranging an assessment if your gums bleed during brushing or flossing, appear red or swollen, have receded from the teeth, or if you experience persistent bad breath, discomfort when chewing or loose teeth. Gum disease can sometimes progress with few noticeable symptoms, so examinations remain important even when the gums do not hurt.

How are gum conditions assessed?

The appointment may include examining the gums, measuring periodontal pockets and reviewing your dental and medical history. Dental X-rays may be recommended when the clinician needs to evaluate the bone supporting the teeth. Factors such as oral-hygiene habits, tobacco use, diabetes and certain medications may also be discussed because they can influence periodontal health and healing.

Personalised gum treatment in Dubai

Treatment depends on the diagnosis and severity of the condition. Recommendations may include improved home care, professional plaque and calculus removal, deep cleaning and root planing, or additional periodontal procedures when required. Patients with exposed roots or reduced gum tissue may be assessed for gum recession treatment or gum grafting. Ongoing periodontal maintenance may be advised to help control the condition after active treatment.

Supporting long-term gum health

Successful periodontal care combines professional treatment with consistent oral hygiene at home. Your clinician will explain how to brush and clean between your teeth effectively and recommend a review schedule based on your risk and response to treatment. Outcomes and treatment requirements vary, and the appropriate plan can only be confirmed after a clinical assessment.

What we treat

What this department covers.

Periodontal Consultation and Gum Assessment

A detailed assessment of bleeding, inflammation, recession, periodontal pockets and the tissues supporting your teeth.

Gingivitis Treatment

Personalised care for red, swollen or bleeding gums caused by early-stage gum inflammation.

Deep Cleaning and Root Planing

Non-surgical periodontal treatment that removes plaque and calculus from below the gumline and cleans root surfaces.

Periodontitis Treatment

Personalised treatment to control periodontal infection and protect the gums, bone and tissues supporting your teeth.

Gum Recession Treatment

Assessment and personalised care for receding gums, exposed tooth roots and related sensitivity.

Gum Grafting

A periodontal procedure that adds tissue to selected areas affected by gum recession or insufficient gum thickness.

Periodontal Pocket Reduction Surgery

Surgical treatment for selected deep periodontal pockets that remain difficult to clean after non-surgical care.

Periodontal Regeneration

Regenerative treatment for selected periodontal defects affecting the bone and tissues supporting teeth.

Dental Crown Lengthening

Reshaping gum and, when required, supporting bone to expose more tooth structure for restorative or aesthetic reasons.

Periodontal Maintenance

Ongoing professional care designed to help control periodontal disease after active treatment.

Common questions

Before your first visit.

Periodontics addresses conditions affecting the gums and other tissues supporting the teeth, including gingivitis, periodontitis and gum recession.

Possible signs include bleeding, red or swollen gums, gum recession, persistent bad breath, discomfort while chewing and loose teeth. Gum disease may also develop without obvious symptoms.

Regular gum bleeding should not be ignored. It may be related to gingivitis or another oral-health issue, so a dental assessment is recommended if it persists.

Gingivitis can often be reversed with professional care and effective daily cleaning. Periodontitis can usually be managed, but treatment cannot restore every type of support already lost. The recommended approach depends on the assessment.

Deep cleaning generally refers to scaling and root planing. It removes plaque and calculus from below the gumline and cleans the root surfaces to help control periodontal infection and inflammation.

The schedule depends on the severity of the condition, risk factors and response to treatment. Your clinician will recommend an individual maintenance interval after evaluating your gums.

City Walk, Dubai

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Tuesday to Sunday, 12:00 to 20:00. Tell us what is bothering you and we will tell you, honestly, what it will take to fix it.

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