Healthy gums for healthy teeth

Gums are as important to your oral hygiene and a healthy smile, like your teeth. Periodontics deals with the care of the tissues that surround the teeth. It encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum diseases that can affect the health of your mouth.

What is gum disease?

Our mouths are hotbeds for bacteria which can lead to infection of your gums. These bacteria can form a layer over the teeth called plaque. Although brushing and flossing can remove plaque to a large extent, some of it hardens to form a substance called tartar that can be removed only through professional cleaning by a periodontist or hygienist.

If tartar and plaque are not removed in time, the bacteria can cause an inflammation of the gums called Gingivitis. Gingivitis can be treated with regular visits to the dentists and proper brushing and flossing. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to a more severe condition called Periodontitis, where the infection spreads below the gum line and eventually lead to the bone and resulting in tooth loss.

What are the stages of Periodontal(gum) Disease?

Stages of Periodontal disease include Gingivitis, Mild Periodontitis, Moderate Periodontitis, and Advanced Periodontitis.

Can gum disease be cured?

The only type of Periodontal disease that can be cured is gingivitis, the early stage of gum disease. Gum Disease is generally not curable but it is treatable and more importantly preventable.

How gum disease treatment is done?

Gum disease can be treated in many ways, both surgically and non-surgically. The non-surgical methods which Periodontist include in their treatment are professional deep cleaning, scaling, and root planing. Antibiotic medications can also be prescribed to fight the infection. Surgical treatment includes flap surgery, bone and tissue grafts, tissue regeneration and bone surgery

Can gum disease cause teeth to lose?



If the gum disease is left untreated and is in advance stages, gum disease can lead to tooth loss.

Why choose us?

Dr. Paul’s Dental Clinic provides you with one of the expert periodontist Dubai. No matter what the extent or stage of your gum problem, our experienced gum specialists in Dubai will create a treatment plan that is best suited for your situation. Call us today to find out more about our Periodontic treatments or to book an appointment.

Meet our Specialist

DR SATHYAPRIYA SURENDAR

Profile: Dr. Sathyapriya Surendar, our periodontist in Dubai graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from the prestigious Government Dental College and Hospital, Bengaluru, India in the year 1998. Prior to obtaining her Masters in Periodontics from M.R. Ambedkar Dental College Hospital, Bengaluru, India in the year 2002.

She has been active in academics as a Senior Lecturer to Undergraduates and Post Graduates Students at M.R. Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital. She had presented scientific programs at Periodarshan, India. She has extensive teaching experience in cosmetic gum treatment and worked as a specialist at various reputed Hospitals and Private Clinics in Bengaluru, India. She began her professional career journey in Bengaluru from the year 1998 and has been actively working as a Specialist Periodontist in U.A.E. since 2007 to date.

Her passion for periodontics has led her to attend many international dental conferences and have adopted the advanced latest technique of sensitive treatment procedures. She is certified by World Federation for Laser Dentistry 2010 Dubai Congress to perform various laser-assisted painless procedures for gums.

Her aim is to keep your gums healthy by performing a correct periodontal evaluation using the latest diagnostic and treatment procedures which are minimally invasive and cost-effective, thereby, improving the longevity of your teeth and achieving complete oral health. She employs the latest methods by using the laser to treat gum disease, ensuring more comfort, minimal bleeding, and quick healing.

Special Interests: Cosmetic Surgical Procedures, Correction of a Gummy Smile, Depigmentation of Gums, Root Coverage Procedures, Laser Treatment.

Speciality: Periodontistry

Qualification: BDS, MDS

Years of practice: 17 years

Nationality: Indian