Scaling and root planing
Deep cleaning below the gum line to remove hardened deposits from the roots.
- Kochi band
- ₹750 to ₹4,000
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Gum care Periodontal care, Palarivattom
Gums that bleed when you brush, breath that stays bad after cleaning, or teeth that have started to feel loose are all signs that the problem is below the gum line. A periodontist is the specialist for the gums and the bone that hold the teeth.
At 32 Sparkles Dental Clinic in Palarivattom, Kochi, gum problems are assessed and treated in the clinic, from deep cleaning to gum procedures, with clinical protocols overseen by our founder, Dr Nikita Menon, a dentist with 19+ years of clinical experience.
Swollen, painful gum or a loose tooth after a knock? Call us. We keep same-day emergency slots for gum abscesses and injuries.
01 Overview
A periodontist is a dentist with a three-year MDS in periodontics, the study of the gums and the bone around the teeth. Gum disease starts as gingivitis, where plaque at the gum line makes the gums red and prone to bleeding. Left alone, it can progress to periodontitis: the gum detaches from the tooth, pockets form, and the bone that holds the tooth slowly shrinks.
Gingivitis can be reversed with professional cleaning and better brushing. Periodontitis can be stopped, but bone that has been lost does not simply grow back. That is why the work of gum care is to find the disease early, clean below the gum line, and keep it under control with regular maintenance. Gum disease is also more common and harder to control in people with diabetes and in smokers.
Bleeding when you brush is not normal and not a reason to brush less; it is the earliest sign that the gums need attention.
02 Conditions
Gum problems often cause no pain until they are advanced. The common early signs are bleeding gums, swollen gums and bad breath that comes back soon after brushing.
Tell us what you have noticed; bleeding and loose teeth are worth checking soon.
Call for a gum checkDescribe your symptoms03 Who treats you
Gum assessment, deep cleaning and gum procedures are carried out at our clinic. When a case needs specialist periodontal surgery, we will tell you who will treat you before anything is booked. Our general dentists handle routine cleaning and maintenance between visits.
Gum health is checked before other treatment too. Our implant dentist and orthodontist will not start implants or braces on gums with active disease, because both depend on healthy bone.
04 Treatments
Gum treatment moves from the simplest step to the most involved. Most people need only the first two.
Deep cleaning below the gum line to remove hardened deposits from the roots.
Professional cleaning and home-care changes to reverse early gum inflammation.
Treatment of deeper pockets, including gum procedures when cleaning alone is not enough.
Other gum procedures on our list include gum grafting for receding gums, laser gum treatment and gum contouring. Which, if any, suits you depends on the pocket depths and bone levels measured at the assessment.
We measure your gums first, so you know exactly which treatment is needed and why.
Call to book an assessmentAsk about gum treatment05 When to see one
See a gum specialist when bleeding continues after two weeks of careful brushing, when your gums have receded, or when any tooth feels loose. People with diabetes, smokers, and anyone with a parent who lost teeth to gum disease should have their gums measured even without symptoms.
A gum assessment is also wise before dental implants, braces or a large bridge, and during pregnancy, when hormonal changes make the gums bleed more easily.
06 How we work
Gum treatment at 32 Sparkles Dental Clinic in Palarivattom follows a measured sequence, so each step can be judged against the last.
A thin probe measures the depth of the pocket around each tooth. Healthy gums measure up to about 3 mm; deeper pockets show where disease is active.
X-rays show how much bone has been lost around each tooth and which teeth have a good outlook.
Scaling and root planing removes deposits from the roots, usually one or two parts of the mouth per visit, with local anaesthetic if needed.
After six to eight weeks the pockets are measured again. Many shrink enough that no surgery is needed.
Cleaning every three to six months keeps the disease under control. Gaps in maintenance are when it returns.
Ask for your pocket chart and keep it; comparing the numbers at each visit is the clearest way to see whether treatment is working.
07 Cost
In Kochi, scaling and root planing generally costs ₹750 to ₹4,000, depending on how much of the mouth needs treating, and a routine cleaning ₹500 to ₹1,500. Gum surgery is quoted after assessment. These are indicative market ranges collected from Kochi clinic listings, not a quotation from 32 Sparkles Dental Clinic.
| Treatment | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Teeth cleaning, scaling and polishing | ₹500 to ₹1,500 |
| Scaling and root planing | ₹750 to ₹4,000 |
| Gum surgery or grafting | Quoted after assessment |
| Maintenance cleaning | Usually as a routine cleaning |
Deep pockets across many teeth, gum surgery or grafting, extra visits for re-assessment, and treatment of teeth that need splinting.
Treating gingivitis before it becomes periodontitis, good home cleaning, and keeping maintenance visits on schedule.
Your final cost depends on several factors, including how many teeth are affected and how deep the pockets are. An in-person gum assessment is required before we can give you an estimate.
Each visit is usually paid at the time. Ask at the front desk whether EMI is available for larger treatment plans.
Maintenance cleanings cost far less than treating the disease again; keeping them is the most economical part of gum care.
You get a written estimate after your gums have been measured.
Call to book an assessmentAsk for an estimate08 Second opinion
Told your loose teeth need to come out, or that you need gum surgery? Send us your X-rays. We will look at the bone levels and explain which teeth have a good outlook.
Send your X-rays on WhatsApp09 Your visit
A first gum visit at 32 Sparkles Dental Clinic takes about 30 to 45 minutes. It includes your medical history, a gum chart, X-rays where needed and an explanation of what the numbers mean.
Tell us if you have diabetes, smoke, are pregnant, or take blood thinners. Cleaning may start at the same visit if the gums allow, or be booked as a separate appointment.
10 Honest limits
Gum treatment can stop gum disease, but it cannot always save a tooth that has lost most of its bone. When a tooth is very loose, keeps getting infected or makes cleaning of its neighbours impossible, removing it can protect the rest of the mouth. A tooth extraction followed by a planned replacement is then the honest advice.
Results also depend on what happens at home. We are clear about the limits when:
Ask which teeth are hopeful and which are doubtful; a clear grouping helps you decide where to spend on treatment.
11 Why us
Dr Nikita founded 32 Sparkles Dental Clinic in 2010 and has 19+ years of clinical experience in general, cosmetic and implant dentistry. She reviewed this page for clinical accuracy.
Read Dr Nikita Menon's profileGum treatment is based on a pocket chart and X-rays, repeated after treatment so you can see the change.
Implants, braces and bridges are planned only on healthy gums, which protects the larger investment.
Cleaning, extractions, root canals and tooth replacement are available at the same clinic.
Open until 7:30 pm Monday to Saturday and until 3 pm on Sunday, which makes regular maintenance easier.
Book your next maintenance cleaning before you leave each visit; gum disease returns quietly when the gap grows.
12 Gallery
A look inside our dental clinic on MKK Nair Road in Palarivattom, where gum assessments and cleaning are done.
13 Patients
Patient stories are on our patient testimonials page, with more reviews on Google.
Read our reviews on Google14 Location
Our clinic sits on MKK Nair Road in Palarivattom, a short ride from Kalamassery, Pachalam and Ernakulam North, and near the Palarivattom Kochi Metro station. See the dental clinic in Palarivattom page for directions.
| Monday | 9:30 am to 7:30 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 am to 7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am to 7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am to 7:30 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am to 7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am to 7:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30 am to 3:00 pm |
15 FAQ
Gingivitis can be reversed fully. Periodontitis can be controlled and stopped with treatment and maintenance, but lost bone does not usually return.
No. Scaling removes hardened deposits, not enamel. Teeth may feel sensitive or slightly loose for a few days as the swollen gums settle.
Brushing misses the spaces between teeth and the area just under the gum line, where plaque causes bleeding. Cleaning between the teeth daily usually helps within two weeks.
Yes. Diabetes makes gum disease more likely and harder to control, and severe gum disease can make blood sugar harder to control. Treating one helps the other.
Usually every three to six months after active treatment. The interval is set from your pocket measurements.
Teeth loosened by inflammation can firm up after treatment. Teeth that have lost a lot of bone usually stay somewhat mobile.
Deep cleaning is done with local anaesthetic where needed, so you feel pressure rather than pain. The gums may feel tender for a day or two.
16 Book
Tell us what you have noticed and we will reply on WhatsApp with the next available slot. If you have a swollen, painful gum, please call.
Sources: NHS, Gum disease.
This page is general information and not a diagnosis or treatment plan. Prices are indicative Kochi market ranges, not a quotation from 32 Sparkles Dental Clinic, and depend on clinical evaluation. Treatment outcomes vary between individuals.
