{"id":9614,"date":"2022-03-08T10:19:39","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T05:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/?page_id=9614"},"modified":"2025-09-30T10:29:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T05:29:26","slug":"periodontics-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/general-dentistry\/periodontics-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Periodontics &#038; Gum Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the World Health Organization statistics, various periodontal diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis are present in one form or another in 95% of the world&#8217;s population. Even children are at risk, and a detailed diagnosis reveals early forms of inflammation in 8 out of 10 babies. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the problem has become global. Swollen gums and bad breath are no longer just scary pictures from toothpick ads, and they&#8217;re also a real threat to a significant population segment. <\/span><b>Periodontics &amp; Gum Disease Treatment in Dubai, Abu Dhabi &amp; Sharjah<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0also has the same statistics.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/general-dentistry\/periodontics-gum-disease\/#Symptoms\" >Symptoms:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/general-dentistry\/periodontics-gum-disease\/#What_are_the_Primary_Diseases\" >What are the Primary Diseases?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/general-dentistry\/periodontics-gum-disease\/#When_Should_you_See_a_Doctor\" >When Should you See a Doctor?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/general-dentistry\/periodontics-gum-disease\/#Treatment_Option\" >Treatment Option:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/general-dentistry\/periodontics-gum-disease\/#Professional_Oral_Cleaning\" >Professional Oral Cleaning:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/general-dentistry\/periodontics-gum-disease\/#Surgical_Treatments\" >Surgical Treatments:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/general-dentistry\/periodontics-gum-disease\/#Flap_Surgery\" >Flap Surgery:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/general-dentistry\/periodontics-gum-disease\/#Bone_Grafts\" >Bone Grafts:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/general-dentistry\/periodontics-gum-disease\/#Gum_Grafts\" >Gum Grafts:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/general-dentistry\/periodontics-gum-disease\/#Aftercare\" >Aftercare:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/general-dentistry\/periodontics-gum-disease\/#Cost\" >Cost:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/general-dentistry\/periodontics-gum-disease\/#Book_a_Free_Appointment\" >Book a Free Appointment!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/general-dentistry\/periodontics-gum-disease\/#Dr_Tamim_Hasan\" >Dr. Tamim Hasan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a child is born, his oral cavity is sterile, but a mass of microorganisms appears in it within an hour, which will be with him throughout his life. Most of them are either harmless or even useful, but only as long as their number does not go beyond the norm. These actively multiplying microbes provoke inflammation which in the early stages is accompanied by symptoms such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling of gums<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slight itching<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding while brushing the teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Primary_Diseases\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the Primary Diseases?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are diseases that affect the tissues surrounding the tooth, especially the gingiva, alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, and tooth root.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It occurs due to inflammation of the tissues that support the tooth due to a buildup of bacteria called plaque.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can be divided into two categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gingivitis: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is inflammation of the gums accompanied by redness and, in some cases, bleeding. It is also a symptom of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/general-dentistry\/gum-recession-treatment\/\">Gum Recession<\/a>, which can be treated with good oral hygiene and occasional cleanings at the dental clinic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Periodontitis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to periodontitis, a deep-seated inflammation of the gums that begins to separate from the tooth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick Tip! With timely initiation of appropriate treatment, the progression of the disease can be stopped.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_you_See_a_Doctor\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Should you See a Doctor?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, gums have a light pink color and are slightly spotty. It is a problem as soon as this spotting disappears and the entire surface merges in one red color. The upper layers of the periodontium begin to swell, the gingival papillae inevitably increase and bleed. At this stage, it is still possible to eliminate unpleasant symptoms and stop the further development of the disease by professional oral hygiene.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, see a doctor as soon as you notice any of the following symptoms:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/cosmetic-dentistry\/gum-bleeding-treatment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding Gums<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itching and pain in gums<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bad breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deposition of tartar and plaque<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tooth mobility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased tooth sensitivity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment_Option\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment Option:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Periodontics &amp; Gum Disease Treatment in Dubai <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">depends on which stage the treatment is at, and the more advanced the treatment is, the more invasive or complex the treatment is:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_Oral_Cleaning\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional Oral Cleaning:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the initial stage of the disease, there is swelling, redness, enlargement of the gingival papillae, and periodic bleeding. No destructive changes in the periodontal tissues have yet occurred, and it can still be solved by professional, hygienic cleaning of the oral cavity. Depending on the severity of the disease, several visits to a specialist may be required. The importance of personal oral hygiene is also explained; the patient is taught how to care for the teeth properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surgical_Treatments\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgical Treatments:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the second stage of the disease, more invasive treatment is used, and, in this case, it is not possible to cope with the illness by hygiene measures alone. The following surgical operations can be performed at this stage:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flap_Surgery\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flap Surgery:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a surgical procedure that consists of detaching a gingival flap and cleaning out periodontal pockets of pathological tissues, dental deposits, and granulations in the tooth area. The technique makes it possible to reduce tooth mobility. The surgery not only provides stabilization of the periodontium but also eliminates the periodontal pocket and, in addition, makes it possible to treat bone tissue with the help of synthetic material.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bone_Grafts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone Grafts:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reconstructive surgery can add to the existing bone if the problem has progressed so much that the bone structure is also missing. The tissue is transplanted to become part of the body. It is used in dentistry to create a solid foundation for dentures.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gum_Grafts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gum Grafts:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is performed on the soft tissues of the oral cavity in the gum area. The treatment uses grafts to restore the surface of teeth that have suffered from receding gums. When they are covered with new gum tissues, their appearance is improved, and the teeth are protected simultaneously.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aftercare\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aftercare:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gum diseases can often come back even after the treatment. It is imperative to follow all recommendations and visit a periodontist regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Otherwise, the disease recurs and becomes even more challenging to overcome. Maintenance treatment includes visits to the dentist\u2019s office 2 to 4 times a year. He re-evaluates teeth condition, performs professional oral hygiene, and decides what treatment is necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick Tip! Careful daily oral care and regular visits to the dentist will help keep your teeth healthy for many years.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of <\/span><b>Periodontics &amp; Gum Disease Treatment in Dubai, Abu Dhabi &amp; Sharjah <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can range from <\/span><b>AED 999<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><b>AED 9,999<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The doctor will determine the actual price after the initial consultation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_a_Free_Appointment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book a Free Appointment!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The earlier you start the treatment, the better it will be. Fill out the consultation form below to book a free appointment with the experts at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/\">Enfield Royal Clinic<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <div style=\"background-color:#fffff; margin:10px 0px;\">\n        <div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dr.-Tamim-Hasan.webp\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-8 doc-det\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"color:#c29414; padding:10px 0px; margin:0px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dr_Tamim_Hasan\"><\/span>Dr. Tamim Hasan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <p style=\"font-size:16.5px !important;\">Dr. Tamim Hasan is an experienced dentist at Enfield Royal Clinic in Dubai who is widely known for his dedication to oral health, patient satisfaction, and clinical excellence. With more than 7 years of experience in offering dental care, he has built a good reputation for his precise and gentle care. 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