Gum Disease Treatment in Mooca, São Paulo: Gingivitis and Periodontitis

Gum health, the area of dentistry called periodontics, covers the tissues that support your teeth. Inflammation caused by plaque leads to bleeding, redness and swelling, and treatment starts with an assessment and a professional cleaning, including scaling below the gumline when needed. It's recommended when there are signs of inflammation and as prevention, especially before braces or implants. Long-term care depends on daily oral hygiene and regular check-ups, in line with the rules of Brazil's Federal Council of Dentistry (CFO) and CRO-SP.

Frequent bleeding is usually a sign of inflammation and should be checked. The sooner it's treated, the simpler treatment tends to be.

The procedure is done with your comfort in mind and, when needed, with local anesthesia. Aftercare instructions are explained at your visit.

How often you need check-ups is individual and depends on your case and the risk factors found at your assessment.

By WhatsApp or by phone. The visit includes a gum assessment before any treatment is decided.

Yes. Use the "Book" button on the website or on Dr. Cléo Salustiano's Google profile to see open times and book your gum assessment yourself, any time of day or night, with no need to call or wait for a reply. If you'd like to ask questions first, WhatsApp is always available.

Frequent bleeding is usually a sign of inflammation and should be checked. It's common, but it isn't normal. The sooner it's treated, the simpler treatment tends to be.

It depends on the schedule, but appointments are available Monday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., which usually gives you plenty of flexibility.

Yes. General questions can be answered through the office contact. The stage of gum disease, however, can only be diagnosed at an in-person assessment.

Yes, if you have active gingivitis or periodontitis. Healthy gums are the foundation for any cosmetic treatment, which is why many treatment plans start with gum care.

Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums only, with bleeding and redness, and it's usually reversible with a professional cleaning and good oral hygiene. Periodontitis is the stage where the inflammation reaches the bone that supports the teeth, causing loss of support, and it needs deeper treatment and ongoing follow-up.

Gums that have receded don't go back to their original position on their own. Treatment controls the cause, such as inflammation, brushing too hard or teeth grinding, so the recession doesn't progress. In some cases, specific procedures can cover part of the exposed root, depending on the assessment.

Yes. Plaque and tartar below the gumline harbor bacteria that produce odor, and gum disease is one of the most common causes of persistent bad breath. Treating the gums and adjusting your oral hygiene often helps a lot; other causes are checked too.

It depends on the cause and how much bone has been lost. When a tooth is loose because of gum disease, periodontal treatment can stabilize things in many cases. The earlier the assessment, the better the chances of keeping the tooth.

Yes, and the link goes both ways: uncontrolled diabetes raises the risk and severity of gum disease, and gum inflammation can make blood sugar harder to control. That's why people with diabetes should have regular check-ups and let their dentist know.