Periodontist in Coimbatore Meet the gum specialists at Arasu Dental Care

A dentist completes a BDS and handles general dental care. A periodontist has done an additional three-year MDS specialising in the gums and the bone that supports teeth, including gum surgery, grafting and implants. Think of it as the difference between a family doctor and a specialist consultant.

Early gum disease (gingivitis) can usually be reversed with professional cleaning and better home care. Once it advances to periodontitis, the disease can be controlled and stopped from getting worse, and lost tissue can sometimes be partly rebuilt — but it is managed rather than fully reversed. Catching it early is why seeing a periodontist sooner matters.

Most gum treatment is done under local anaesthesia, so you should feel little to nothing during the procedure. Our periodontists lean on minimally invasive and laser-assisted techniques where suitable, which generally means less discomfort afterwards and faster healing than traditional surgery. Some tenderness for a day or two is normal and settles quickly.

It depends on the stage. A consultation is ₹300–₹500, routine scaling is ₹1,500–₹3,000, and deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) is ₹12,000–₹15,000. Surgical treatments such as flap surgery and grafting are quoted after your assessment, since they depend on how many areas are involved. We give you a clear estimate before starting.

If you have been treated for gum disease, we usually recommend a maintenance visit every three to four months, because gum disease can return without regular upkeep. If your gums are healthy, a general check-up and cleaning twice a year is typically enough.