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Gum disease — known clinically as periodontal disease — is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults worldwide and one of the most prevalent chronic conditions in India. Studies from the Indian Dental Association estimate that up to three quarters of the adult Indian population has some form of gum disease, with a significant proportion unaware of it.

At Align Orthodontics, Sector 57, Gurugram, we provide comprehensive periodontal assessment and treatment from non-surgical scaling and root planing through to advanced surgical periodontal procedures — with the overarching goal of preserving your natural teeth

for as long as possible.

What Is Gum Disease?

Gum disease is a progressive inflammatory condition affecting the gum tissue and the supporting bone around the teeth. It is caused by bacterial plaque — a sticky film of bacteria, food debris, and saliva that accumulates on tooth surfaces and hardens into calculus (tartar) if not removed by regular brushing, flossing, and professional cleaning.

The disease exists on a spectrum.

Gingivitis is the early stage — inflammation confined to the gum tissue alone, characterised by redness, swelling, and bleeding on brushing. At this stage, the disease is entirely reversible with professional treatment and good home care.
Periodontitis is the advanced stage — inflammation has extended below the gum line, destroying the bone that anchors the teeth in the jaw. Bone loss from periodontitis is irreversible, which is why early detection and treatment is critical.

Warning Signs of Gum Disease

Gum disease is sometimes called a "silent" disease because it frequently causes no pain in its early stages. Many patients are unaware they have it until significant bone loss has already occurred.

The most important warning signs to watch for include

Bleeding gums when brushing or flossing — the single most common and reliable early warning sign.
Gums that look red, swollen, or feel tender to the touch,
Gums that have receded, exposing more of the tooth root,
persistent bad breath that does not resolve with brushing,
loose teeth or teeth that have shifted position, and
pain when chewing are all signs requiring prompt assessment.

If you notice any of these signs, do not wait for your next routine appointment — contact

Align Orthodontics promptly for an assessment.

What Causes Gum Disease?

Primary Cause — Bacterial Plaque

The fundamental cause of all periodontal disease is bacterial plaque.

When plaque is not adequately removed by brushing and flossing, the bacteria within it secrete toxins that trigger the body's immune response — causing the characteristic inflammation of gum disease.

Over time, plaque mineralises into calculus, which cannot be removed by brushing and requires professional instrumentation to eliminate.

Risk Factors That Accelerate Gum Disease

Certain factors significantly increase the severity and progression of periodontal disease.

Smoking is the single most significant modifiable risk factor — smokers are up to seven times more likely to develop severe periodontitis than non-smokers, and their treatment response is substantially reduced, as documented in the Journal of Periodontology.
Uncontrolled diabetes has a well-established bidirectional relationship with periodontitis — each condition makes the other harder to manage.
Hormonal changes during pregnancy and puberty increase gum susceptibility to bacterial plaque.
Certain medications — including calcium channel blockers, anticonvulsants, and cyclosporine — cause gum overgrowth that increases disease risk.
Genetic susceptibility means some patients are inherently more prone to severe bone loss even with good oral hygiene.

Non-Surgical Gum Treatment

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Scaling and Root Planing

Scaling and root planing — sometimes called a deep clean — is the cornerstone of non-surgical

periodontal treatment. It involves the thorough removal of plaque and calculus from all tooth

surfaces above and below the gum line, followed by smoothing of the root surfaces to make them less hospitable to bacterial reattachment. The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia and is comfortable throughout.

A Cochrane systematic review of periodontal treatment outcomes confirms that scaling and

root planing significantly reduces pocket depth, reduces bleeding on probing, and results in

measurable clinical attachment gain compared to no treatment — making it the most evidence-

supported first-line treatment for periodontitis.

Following scaling and root planing, a reassessment is performed after six to eight weeks to measure the treatment response. In patients with mild to moderate disease, non-surgical treatment combined with excellent home care may be sufficient. In patients with more advanced

disease, surgical treatment may be required to access areas that cannot be adequately

treated non-surgically.

Antibiotic Therapy

In cases of acute gum infection or abscess, systemic antibiotics are prescribed alongside

mechanical treatment.

Local antibiotic delivery — fibres or gels placed directly into periodontal pockets — may be used as an adjunct to scaling and root planing in selected cases.

Antibiotic treatment alone, without mechanical plaque removal, is not effective as a standalone

periodontal therapy.

Bite Correction and Splinting

An imbalanced bite — where certain teeth receive excessive loading forces — can accelerate bone destruction in periodontally compromised teeth.
Occlusal adjustment to redistribute biting forces more evenly is sometimes necessary as part of comprehensive periodontal treatment.
In cases where teeth have become mobile, periodontal splinting — attaching mobile teeth to stable adjacent teeth with a bonded fibre splint — can reduce mobility and improve comfort during the treatment phase.

Surgical Periodontal Treatment

Gum surgery or flap surgery at Align Orthodontics sector 57, Gurgaon

When non-surgical treatment does not achieve adequate pocket reduction, or when bone defects

require direct access for treatment, periodontal surgery is indicated. All surgical periodontal procedures at Align Orthodontics are performed under local anaesthesia. The main surgical

options available are as follows.

Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty

Gingivectomy is the surgical removal of excess gum tissue — used when gum overgrowth (drug-induced or idiopathic hyperplasia) has created false pockets or a cosmetically unacceptable "gummy smile."

Gingivoplasty reshapes the remaining gum tissue to create a more natural contour.

Both procedures are performed under local anaesthesia and healing is typically complete

within two to three weeks.

Flap Surgery

Flap surgery involves making a small incision in the gum to create a flap that is gently

reflected away from the teeth and bone. This provides direct access to the root surfaces

and bone for thorough debridement and reshaping. The flap is then repositioned

and sutured to create a gum-to-tooth relationship that is easier to maintain clean at home.

Flap surgery with bone grafting is used where angular bone defects

exist — the graft material scaffolds bone regeneration within the defect.

Soft Tissue Graft for Gum Recession

When gum recession has exposed tooth roots — causing sensitivity, root decay risk, and

aesthetic concerns — a connective tissue graft from the palate can be transplanted

to the recession site to restore gum coverage and reinforce the gum margin against further

recession. This is a delicate microsurgical procedure with high long-term success rates when performed in appropriately selected cases.

The Critical Role of Long-Term Periodontal Maintenance

Periodontal disease is a chronic condition — it can be controlled but not cured. Once bone

is lost from periodontitis, it does not regenerate spontaneously to its original

level. This means that after active treatment is complete, a lifelong programme of

periodontal maintenance — regular professional cleaning, monitoring of pocket depths, and

ongoing oral hygiene support — is essential to prevent reactivation of the disease.

Research from the European Federation of Periodontology consistently demonstrates

that patients who comply with a structured maintenance programme after periodontal

treatment retain significantly more teeth over a lifetime compared to those who return only when symptomatic.

At Align Orthodontics, we provide a personalised maintenance schedule based on your

disease severity and treatment response — typically three to four monthly professional

reviews in the first year, transitioning to six-monthly reviews once stability is confirmed.

Gum Disease FAQs

Can gum disease be reversed?

Gingivitis — the earliest stage — is completely reversible with professional cleaning and

improved home care. Periodontitis — where bone loss has occurred — cannot be reversed, but it

can be arrested and stabilised with appropriate treatment, preventing further progression. This is why early detection and treatment is so important.

Is bleeding when brushing normal?

No. Healthy gums do not bleed from normal brushing.

Bleeding is a consistent and reliable sign of gum inflammation — gingivitis or early periodontitis.
It should never be dismissed as normal, and
should always prompt a dental assessment.
Many patients avoid brushing areas that bleed — which is the opposite of what is needed, as increased plaque accumulation in those areas accelerates the disease further.

Does gum disease affect general health?

Yes. The association between periodontitis and systemic health is one of the most

significant areas of current dental research. Strong evidence links periodontitis to

increased cardiovascular disease risk,
poorer glycaemic control in diabetic patients,
adverse pregnancy outcomes including preterm birth and low birth weight,
associations with respiratory disease.

The European Federation of Periodontology and the American Academy of Periodontology issued

a joint consensus report confirming these associations and recommending that periodontal status should be part of overall health assessment, particularly in patients with cardiovascular disease or diabetes.

Can gum disease come back after treatment?

Yes — periodontitis is a chronic disease with a lifelong risk of reactivation if

home care and professional maintenance lapse.

This is not a reflection of treatment failure — it is the nature of

the disease.

Patients who maintain excellent oral hygiene and attend regular periodontal

maintenance appointments typically experience stable, well-controlled disease

for life.

Those who discontinue maintenance are at high risk of recurrence and

progressive bone loss.

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