Scaling and polishing
For gingivitis and early deposits. Calculus is removed from above and just below the gumline, and the gums settle within a couple of weeks.
Specialist periodontal care
Gum Disease Treatment in Kathmandu
Gum disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss, and it is treatable at every stage. Our MDS Periodontist diagnoses how far it has progressed and treats it with a plan built for your mouth.
- Diagnosis by an MDS Periodontist, not a general screening
- Full gum charting so you see exactly where the problem is
- Treatment staged from cleaning to surgery, only as far as needed
Overview
About Gum Disease Treatment
Gum disease starts quietly. Plaque hardens into calculus along the gumline, the gums become inflamed, and the body responds with bleeding and swelling. At this stage it is called gingivitis and it is fully reversible.
Left untreated, the inflammation moves deeper. It breaks down the fibres and bone that hold each tooth in place, creating pockets between tooth and gum that ordinary brushing cannot reach. This stage is periodontitis. The bone that has been lost does not grow back on its own, which is why early treatment matters so much.
A periodontist treats exactly this. We measure the depth of every pocket, take X-rays to see the bone level, and stage the disease before recommending anything. Many patients need nothing more than a thorough deep clean and a tighter home routine. Some need surgical access to clean the root surfaces properly. The examination decides, not a price list.
Treatment details
How gum disease is treated
Treatment is staged. We start with the least invasive option that will work for your stage of disease.
Scaling and root planing
A deep clean under local anaesthetic that reaches into the pockets and smooths the root surface so the gum can reattach.
Periodontal surgery
Where pockets stay deep after deep cleaning, the gum is lifted so the root surfaces and bone defects can be cleaned directly, then sutured back.
Periodontal maintenance
Once the disease is stable, a review and clean every three to six months keeps it that way. This is the part that protects the result.
Know the signs
Signs you should be checked
- Gums bleed when you brush or floss
- Gums look red, puffy, or tender
- Persistent bad breath or a bad taste
- Gums pulling away from the teeth, teeth looking longer
- Teeth feel loose or have started to shift or splay
- Pus at the gumline, or a recurring gum abscess
- Family history of gum disease or early tooth loss
- Diabetes, smoking, or pregnancy, all of which raise the risk
Patient journey
What to expect
We keep the process clear so you know what is happening at every stage.
Examination and charting
We measure pocket depths around every tooth, check for bleeding points and mobility, and record where the disease is active.
X-rays and staging
Radiographs show the bone level. Together with the charting this tells us the stage and grade of the disease.
Active treatment
Deep cleaning, usually over one or two visits by quadrant, under local anaesthetic so it stays comfortable.
Re-evaluation and maintenance
We re-chart after healing, typically at six to eight weeks, decide whether anything further is needed, and set your recall interval.
Why patients choose us
Why choose Gums & Giggles for gum disease treatment?
Treated by a specialist
Dr. Niyukty Arjal is an MDS Periodontist. Gum disease is the field she trained in, not a side interest.
You see your own numbers
Pocket depths are recorded and shown to you, so improvement is measured rather than described.
Staged, not oversold
We do the least that will work. Surgery is recommended only when deep cleaning has been given a fair chance first.
Follow-up that continues
Gum disease is a long-term condition. Your maintenance interval is set deliberately and reviewed at each visit.
Aftercare
Keeping gums healthy after treatment
Clean the gumline, gently
A soft brush angled into the gumline twice a day removes far more than hard scrubbing, which only damages the gum.
Clean between the teeth daily
Interdental brushes sized to your gaps, or floss where the gaps are tight. Most gum disease lives between teeth.
Stop smoking if you can
Smoking both worsens gum disease and masks the bleeding that warns you about it. Quitting measurably improves treatment outcomes.
Keep your maintenance visits
Treated gums stay healthy with regular professional cleaning. Skipping recalls is the most common reason disease returns.
Common questions
FAQs about Gum Disease Treatment
Is gum disease reversible?
Gingivitis, the early stage, is fully reversible with professional cleaning and good home care. Once bone has been lost in periodontitis, that bone does not return on its own, but the disease can be stopped and the teeth kept stable for years. This is why an early examination matters.
Does gum treatment hurt?
Deep cleaning is done under local anaesthetic, so the treatment itself should not be painful. Gums can feel tender and teeth a little sensitive for a few days afterwards, which settles.
Will my teeth become loose after deep cleaning?
Teeth can feel slightly different as swollen gum tissue shrinks back to healthy contours, and some patients notice more space between teeth. The teeth are not being loosened by the cleaning. Where mobility is already present we will tell you before treatment.
How many visits will I need?
Most patients complete deep cleaning in one or two visits, then return for re-evaluation about six to eight weeks later. More advanced cases may need surgical treatment after that stage.
How much does gum disease treatment cost in Kathmandu?
It depends on how many quadrants need deep cleaning and whether surgery is involved. We give you a written estimate after the examination and charting, before any treatment starts.
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
Bleeding gums are not normal. Get them checked.
Book an examination with our MDS Periodontist and find out exactly what stage your gums are at, and what it takes to stop it.