Gum treatment: the foundation that holds your teeth.
Periodontics is the area of dentistry that cares for the gums and the structures that support the tooth, including the bone. It treats everything from gingivitis, an early and reversible inflammation, to periodontitis, when the support of the tooth is compromised. At Well Clinic Odontologia, in São Paulo, treatment starts with a complete evaluation of the gums.
Gum health
Gingivitis or periodontitis?
Both are part of the same path, and recognizing the stage changes the treatment. Only a clinical evaluation defines the stage, and investigating early, while it is still gingivitis, usually means simpler treatment.
Gingivitis
Early inflammation of the gum, linked to plaque buildup. Common signs: red, swollen gums that bleed when brushing. It is usually reversible when treated in time.
Periodontitis
A more advanced stage, which can compromise the supporting bone. Possible signs: receding gums, persistent bad breath, mobility. The focus becomes controlling the disease and preserving the support of the tooth.
Evaluation of the gums
The team examines bleeding, the depth of the sulcus, and recession, to understand the stage before treating.
Treatment and follow-up
Professional cleaning, adjustment of daily hygiene, and the clinical steps your case needs, with follow-up over time.
The gums speak for the whole body.
- Gum health is one of the 16 documented connections between the mouth and the rest of the body in the Mouth-Body Framework
- Persistent inflammation is not an isolated event in the mouth
- If you notice bleeding, start at bleeding gums
- Persistent bad breath alongside bleeding deserves investigation together
What patients ask us.
Is gingivitis reversible?
Gingivitis is an early inflammation linked to plaque buildup and it is usually reversible when treated in time. Only a clinical evaluation defines the stage.
What is the difference from periodontitis?
Periodontitis is a more advanced stage, which can compromise the bone that supports the tooth. The focus becomes controlling the disease and preserving that support.
Does treatment hurt?
The clinical steps are defined after the evaluation, and comfort is part of the plan. Sedation is available for patients who need it.
Can I be seen in English?
Yes. Consultations can be conducted in English, in Jardim Paulista, São Paulo.
The first consultation reads the whole case.
Two hours evaluating teeth, bite, habits, and overall health, in English if you prefer, before any plan is proposed.