Periodontal Treatment

Periodontal Disease also called Gum Disease is more common than you may think.

Periodontal care can help treat and reverse the damaging effects of gum disease, saving you time and money.

We use the latest and predictable techniques and antibiotics to help treat the source of your gum disease, and restore your smile

Our trained specialist offer anxiety free dental care, and sedation to help you stay comfortable during treatments such as deep cleanings

If you have been diagnosed, you can rest easy that your doctors at Cosmo Dental have extensive experience with Gum or Periodontal Disease and has successfully treated many patients.

Gum Disease

Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth and is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Because gum disease is usually a painless and chronic problem, you may not know you have it. It is caused by plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that is constantly forming on our teeth. If plaque isn’t removed and allowed to grow, it can cause your gums to become inflamed and infected. When this happens, the gums pull away from the teeth and form deeper pockets which cause more plaque to get trapped that cannot be removed with regular brushing. If untreated, gum disease can lead to bone and tooth loss.

Did you know? Over 75% of Filipinos suffer from periodontal disease; most don’t even know it.

Factors that increase the risk of developing gum disease: poor oral hygiene, smoking/chewing tobacco, genetics, crowded teeth that are hard to clean, pregnancy, diabetes

Diagnosis of gum disease is done by measuring the natural pockets around the teeth and by x-ray examination. Teeth with gum disease will have deeper gum measurements and will exhibit bone loss on the x-rays.
Periodontal treatments depend on the type of the gum disease and how severe it is. If the disease is caught early (when it is gingivitis), and no damage has been done to the supporting structures under the teeth, you may simply need a professional cleaning. We can give you tips for improving your daily oral hygiene.
Even with these measures, some patients develop more severe periodontal disease. The first step in treating the disease usually involves a special deep cleaning called “scaling and root planing.” In this treatment, your hygienist or dentist removes plaque and tartar down to the bottom of each periodontal (gum) pocket. The root surfaces of the teeth are then smoothed (or “planed”) to allow the gum tissue to heal and reattach to the teeth. This treatment is usually done in two visits, depending on your needs. Topical and local anesthetic is usually used in order to ensure your comfort during this procedure.
Your dentist may recommend medications to help control infection and pain or to aid healing.
If you smoke or chew tobacco, it is important to quit as smoking greatly increases your periodontal disease risk and prevents healing. Ask your dentist or physician for information about ways to stop.
Another dental visit will be scheduled within 4-6 weeks after your last scaling and root planing treatment. At this visit, your dentist or hygienist will look at your gums to see how they have healed. We will measure the periodontal pockets again. If the pockets have gotten deeper and the supporting bone is lost, more treatment may be needed. Sometimes a referral to a specialist is required if the standard treatment is not successful.
Periodontal maintenance visits will follow every 3-4 months which are cleaning appointments that help to maintain and stabilize those with gum disease. Like a regular cleaning, any plaque and tartar is removed from teeth, but increased attention will be given to cleaning deeper pockets remaining around teeth. Many people require periodontal maintenance for life. However, some people whose gum disease is mild and responds very successfully to treatment may be able to switch back to regular cleanings after their gum condition is shown to be healthy and stable.

Warning signs you may have gum or periodontal disease:

Bleeding gums – Gums should never bleed, even when you brush vigorously or use dental floss.
Loose teeth – Also caused by bone loss or weakened periodontal fibers (fibers that support the tooth to the bone).
New spacing between teeth – Caused by bone loss.
Persistent bad breath – Caused by bacteria in the mouth.
Pus around the teeth and gums – Sign that there is an infection present.
Receding gums – Loss of gum around a tooth.
Red and puffy gums – Gums should never be red or swollen.
Tenderness or Discomfort – Plaque, calculus, and bacteria irritate the gums and teeth.

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At COSMO DENTAL, led by Dr. Segui and her skilled team, we provide expert dental care in a warm and welcoming environment.

With clinics in Quezon City and Makati, we offer a full range of services—from routine check-ups and preventive care to advanced cosmetic and restorative treatments.