Gum care & treatment
A gum assessment can help you understand bleeding, soreness or changes around your teeth and what care you may need.
Before
Tell the team about changes such as bleeding, sensitivity or difficulty cleaning around particular teeth.
During
Ask what the team has found and whether this visit is for assessment, cleaning, treatment or review.
After
Ask the team to show you the home-care steps that suit your mouth and confirm when your gums will next be checked.
Clinicians
FAQs
Is gum treatment the same as a routine clean?
Your clinician checks the condition of your gums first. The plan may include advice for cleaning at home, cleaning below the gum line or other treatment, depending on what they find.
Will I need a follow-up?
Ask when your gums should be checked again and what changes to look out for between visits.
Further reading
Assessment, treatment and review
Your clinician assesses the gums and supporting tissues. Routine cleaning and changes to daily cleaning can help in early gum disease. Some people need cleaning under the gums and further visits to review healing and plan ongoing care.