Gum pain and bleeding

Step 1: Periodontal diagnosis and probing

Before any gum treatment, periodontal probing with a graduated probe is used to measure the depth of the gum pockets. An excessive depth accompanied by bleeding indicates bacterial activity that is destroying the tooth attachment and requires targeted treatment.

Step 2: Personalised preventive care guidance

Long-lasting treatment requires the bacterial cause to be removed every day. Before any procedure, we teach each patient suitable oral hygiene techniques and recommend a soft-bristled toothbrush and correctly sized interdental brushes. These tools break up plaque and help control bleeding, particularly in hard-to-reach areas between the teeth.

Step 3: Decontamination and deep cleaning.

This stage is the foundation of treatment to stop bleeding and relieve pain. We use the least invasive approach possible.

• Ultrasonic scaling: To break up and remove visible tartar without scratching the enamel.
• Air polishing (Air-Flow): We use a very fine powder mixed with warm water. This technology gently removes bacterial biofilm and stains, including beneath the gum, without pain.
• Root planing (if required): If deep pockets are detected, we clean the tooth root under local anaesthetic. We remove embedded bacterial toxins so that the gum can heal and form a tight seal around the tooth.

Step 4: Reviewing the healing process

Healing is gradual. A follow-up visit is arranged a few weeks after treatment to confirm that the bleeding and pain have stopped and the pockets have become shallower. The aim is to achieve healthy, pink and firm gums that fit closely around the teeth. Once stability has been achieved, annual or six-monthly maintenance appointments are introduced to preserve the result over the long term.