Restorative & surgical
Gum disease treatment
Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults — and in its early stages it’s silent and reversible. We assess it, treat it, and help you keep it under control, so it doesn’t quietly cost you teeth.
Paperbark — the protective layer that keeps the tree healthy; strong foundations.
Caught early, it’s reversible
Gum disease runs on a spectrum, and where you are on it changes everything about the treatment. The earlier it’s caught, the simpler and more complete the fix.
Gingivitis — early
Inflamed, bleeding gums, before any lasting damage. At this stage a professional clean and better home care can reverse it completely.
Periodontitis — advanced
When the infection has begun to affect the bone that holds teeth in. Lost bone can’t be regrown by cleaning, but gum disease treatment at Allura Dental in Truganina, with regular maintenance, aims to bring it under control and help you keep your teeth for longer.
Why it’s worth acting on: gum disease is usually painless until it’s advanced, which is exactly why it does so much damage unnoticed. Bleeding gums are the warning worth heeding.
Signs worth checking
Gum disease is easy to miss because it rarely hurts early on. It’s worth being assessed if you notice any of these:
Gums that bleed
Bleeding when you brush or floss is the earliest and most common sign — not something to brush past.
Persistent bad breath
Bad breath or a bad taste that won’t shift can come from bacteria below the gumline.
Loose or lengthening teeth
Teeth that feel loose, or gums that seem to be receding, suggest the disease has begun to affect the support around them.
There’s growing evidence linking gum health to general health, so keeping your gums healthy is worth more than just your teeth.
What to expect
Treatment is about removing the cause below the gumline and then keeping it away — the maintenance matters as much as the first clean.
- 1Step one
Assess & measure
We measure the gum pockets around each tooth and check the bone on X-ray, so we know exactly where the disease is and how far it’s gone.
- 2Step two
Deep clean
Scaling and root planing removes the bacteria and hardened tartar from below the gumline — done comfortably, with the area numbed where needed.
- 3Step three
Review
We check how the gums have responded once they’ve had a chance to heal, and see how much has reversed.
- 4Step four
Maintenance
Because it can come back, we set a maintenance-clean interval and show you the home care that keeps it stable long-term.
What it costs
Gum treatment is priced by what’s needed — from a single deep clean to a course of care with maintenance visits — and you’ll have the plan and cost in writing first. Most health funds contribute, and we claim on the spot.
Health fund rebates
All major Australian funds accepted and claimed on the spot through HICAPS — you settle only the gap.
Interest-free options
Larger treatment can be spread over time rather than paid upfront — just ask.
No surprise additions
Your quote covers the plan agreed. If something changes clinically, we discuss it before it affects the cost.
Benefits
Why consider it
- Deep cleaning helps remove plaque and tartar below the gumline.
- Designed to reduce inflammation and help control gum disease.
- Can help slow the progression that may lead to tooth loss.
- Supports healthier gums as a foundation for other dental work.
Recovery
Aftercare & recovery
Gums may feel tender after treatment, and ongoing home care is key to results.
- Some sensitivity, tenderness or minor bleeding can occur for a few days.
- Brush gently and clean between teeth daily as instructed.
- Use any prescribed rinse and take pain relief if needed.
- Avoid smoking, which can affect gum healing.
- Attend regular maintenance visits to help keep gums stable.
General guidance only — your dentist will give you instructions specific to your treatment and circumstances.
Meet your dentist
Dr Sumaiya Pathan
Dr Sumaiya Pathan brings more than 10 years of Australian clinical experience, having cared for patients across both metropolitan and regional communities — from Sydney to Broken Hill and across metropolitan Melbourne. That range matters: it teaches you to be thorough, and to treat the person rather than just the tooth.
She provides the full range of general and cosmetic dental treatments, and is known for a gentle, unhurried approach — taking the time to explain every option clearly, including the option to wait where that is clinically reasonable.
Cover & claiming
We accept all major health funds
We’re a HICAPS practice, so you claim on the spot and settle only the gap on the day. Allura Dental is also a participating nib No Gap dentist and First Choice provider, for eligible nib Extras members. That network is nib’s preferred provider arrangement for dental, so an nib Extras policy goes further here. Eligible children can be bulk-billed under Medicare’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), and interest-free payment options are available.
… and every other Australian fund.
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Questions
Gum Disease Therapy FAQs
Are bleeding gums normal?
No — healthy gums don’t bleed. Bleeding when you brush or floss is the earliest sign of gum disease, and the good news is that caught at this stage it’s usually reversible. It’s worth being seen rather than waiting for it to settle, because it generally won’t on its own.
Can gum disease be cured?
Early gum disease (gingivitis) can be completely reversed with a professional clean and good home care. Once it has advanced to affect the bone, lost bone can’t be regrown by cleaning, but gum disease treatment at Allura Dental in Truganina, with regular maintenance, aims to bring it under control and help you keep your teeth for longer. Which is why catching it early matters so much.
Does deep cleaning hurt?
It’s more thorough than a routine clean because it goes below the gumline, so we numb the area where needed to keep you comfortable. Gums can be a little tender for a day or two afterwards as they heal, which settles quickly.
Is gum disease linked to my general health?
There’s growing evidence connecting gum health with conditions elsewhere in the body, and gum disease can be harder to control alongside things like diabetes. Keeping your gums healthy is worth more than just protecting your teeth.
Will I lose teeth if I have gum disease?
Gum disease treatment at Allura Dental in Truganina aims to stop it getting worse and improve your chances of keeping your teeth. How well it settles depends on how advanced it is, home care, maintenance visits, and factors such as smoking and diabetes. The key is not leaving it.
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Check-ups & Cleaning
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Dental Implants
Replacing teeth already lost, once the gums are healthy and stable.
Crowns & Bridges
Restoring teeth affected by gum disease, on a healthy foundation.
Cost & Pricing
How our fees work, health-fund claiming and interest-free options.
This page is general information, not dental advice. Individual suitability — and the results achievable in your case — can only be assessed by a registered dentist in person. Outcomes vary between patients.
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