Gum Health
Preventative Care
About This Service
Uniq Dentistry helps patients in North Hollywood, Valley Village, Toluca Lake, the greater Los Angeles area evaluate bleeding gums, deep cleaning needs, and periodontal maintenance.
Healthy gums support healthy teeth. Gum disease can start quietly with bleeding, swelling, tenderness, persistent bad breath, or pockets around the teeth. If bacteria and tartar collect below the gumline, inflammation can progress and affect the bone that holds teeth in place. Gum health care focuses on diagnosis, active therapy when needed, and maintenance that helps keep inflammation from returning.
When gum care is more than a regular cleaning
A regular cleaning focuses on plaque and tartar above the gumline for patients with generally healthy gums. Periodontal therapy is different: it addresses deeper buildup, pocketing, bleeding, inflammation, and bone-support concerns.
Scaling and root planing
Scaling and root planing, often called a deep cleaning, removes bacterial deposits from below the gumline and smooths root surfaces so the tissues can heal more predictably.
Maintenance prevents relapse
Gum disease is usually managed over time. Periodontal maintenance visits help monitor pocket depths, remove new buildup, and adjust home-care strategies before inflammation becomes active again.
The Process
Periodontal Assessment
We measure gum pockets, check bleeding, review X-rays, and look for recession, mobility, bone loss, and risk factors.
Diagnosis & Priorities
We explain whether your gums are healthy, inflamed, or showing signs of periodontal disease and what that means for treatment.
Active Therapy
When indicated, deep cleaning and targeted therapy remove bacteria and deposits from below the gumline.
Maintenance
We recommend a cleaning interval and home-care plan based on how your gums respond after treatment.
Common Questions
If your gums bleed, feel tender, or have not been checked recently, our North Hollywood team can help you understand the next step before the problem becomes more advanced.
Benefits
- Controls gum inflammation
- Protects bone support
- Helps preserve natural teeth
- Creates a maintenance plan