Periodontal Surgery

Your gums are the foundation that supports and holds your teeth, so their health affects your whole mouth. Gum disease usually starts as mild inflammation, called gingivitis, caused by plaque and tartar build-up. Left untreated, it can progress to periodontitis, which affects the bone and tissues that anchor your teeth. Gum treatment focuses on detecting these conditions early, halting their progress and restoring your gums to a stable, healthy state wherever possible.

Signs worth booking a visit for include gums that bleed when you brush or floss, red or swollen gums, persistent bad breath, receding gums that make teeth look longer, and teeth that feel loose or fit together differently when you bite. Smokers, people with diabetes and expectant mothers have a higher risk, so regular check-ups and closer monitoring are especially helpful for them.

At your first appointment, your dentist measures the pockets around each tooth and uses X-rays to assess the supporting bone before recommending a plan tailored to you. The core step is often a deep clean, known as scaling and root planing, carried out under local anaesthetic to remove tartar from beneath the gumline. In more advanced cases, minor surgical procedures or gum grafting may be suggested to cover exposed roots.

Lasting results depend largely on your daily routine at home: careful brushing, flossing and maintenance visits every few months all play a part. At Smile Clinic, we guide you through each stage with clear explanations and a gentle touch, using modern instruments that make sessions more comfortable. Follow-up care is available at our clinic in Damascus.