Gum disease, all stages
From gingivitis through advanced periodontitis, staged by charting and X-ray, then treated non-surgically or surgically as needed.
Meet your dentist
Dr. Niyukty Arjal
MDS Periodontist and lead doctor at Gums & Giggles. A specialist in the gums, bone and tissue that hold teeth in place, and in the treatments that keep them there.
Background
A periodontist leading a general practice
Most dental clinics are led by a general dentist who refers the difficult gum cases elsewhere. Here, the specialist is the person you see first.
Dr. Arjal completed an MDS in Periodontics, the specialist postgraduate degree in the treatment of gums, supporting bone and the tissue around dental implants. It follows a full dental degree and adds three years of training focused entirely on periodontal diagnosis, non-surgical therapy and surgery.
That training shapes how the whole clinic works. Gum charting is done properly, with measurements recorded around every tooth. Disease is staged before treatment is recommended. Implant cases are planned from the foundation upward, because an implant is only as stable as the bone and gum it sits in.
Her patients at Dhobidhara Marg range from children having their first check-up to adults managing long-standing gum disease. The approach stays the same across both: explain what is happening in plain language, show the evidence, and let the patient decide with the facts in front of them.
Areas of focus
What Dr. Arjal treats
Specialist gum work sits alongside the everyday dentistry a family clinic needs.
Gum recession
Identifying why the gum is receding, stopping the progression, and grafting to cover exposed roots where the site is suitable.
Deep cleaning and root planing
Non-surgical periodontal therapy under local anaesthetic, with before and after charting so results are measured.
Periodontal surgery
Flap surgery, gingivectomy, crown lengthening and soft tissue grafting, performed in a sterile clinical setting.
Implant foundations
Assessing bone and gum support before implant placement, which is what determines whether an implant lasts.
Preventive care
Routine examinations, professional cleaning, and setting the right recall interval for each patient's actual risk.
How she works
Explain first, treat second
Patients are shown what the examination found before any treatment is proposed: the chart, the X-ray, the specific teeth involved. Options are laid out with what each costs, what it achieves, and what happens if you wait. Nobody is asked to agree to treatment they do not understand.
For anxious patients and for children, that same clarity is the method: nothing happens without warning, and the pace is set by the person in the chair.
Common questions
About seeing a specialist
What does MDS Periodontist mean?
MDS stands for Master of Dental Surgery. A periodontist is a dentist who has completed that postgraduate specialisation in periodontics, the branch of dentistry dealing with gums, supporting bone, and the tissues around implants. It is a further three years of training after the dental degree.
Do I need a referral to book with Dr. Arjal?
No. You can book directly. If another dentist has examined you already, bring any X-rays or charts with you so we can compare rather than repeat.
Does she only treat gum problems?
No. Gums & Giggles is a general dental clinic offering cleaning, fillings, root canal treatment, crowns, braces and extractions. The specialist training means gum cases and implant planning are handled in-house rather than referred elsewhere.
Does she see children?
Yes. The clinic treats children and families, with a deliberately gentle approach to first visits so early experiences of the dentist stay positive.
Find us
Visit our clinic in Kathmandu
Conveniently located on Dhobidhara Marg, minutes from Lazimpat, Maharajgunj, Naxal, Baluwatar, and Thamel.
Clinic information
- Address
- Dhobidhara Marg, Near Kumari Hall, Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
- Phone
- +977 984-1243430
- Hours
- Sunday to Friday, 10 AM to 7 PM
Book a consultation with Dr. Arjal
Specialist examination, clear explanation, and a written estimate before treatment begins.