Gum treatment in Algeciras
We measure the real state of your gums before proposing anything.
What periodontitis destroys, and what can be stopped
Periodontal disease attacks the bone and the fibres that hold a tooth in place. What makes it dangerous is that it does not hurt: it progresses quietly for years and shows itself once the lost support is already considerable and the teeth have started to move.
Probing is the test that matters
It means measuring pocket depth at six points around every tooth and writing the figures down. That gives a numerical picture of the gums as they are and, more importantly, something to compare against at the next review to see whether treatment is working.
Before any implant
An implant placed in a mouth with active periodontitis starts with a poor prognosis, because the same bacteria that destroyed the bone around the tooth will work on the implant. That is why the gums are stabilised first, even when it pushes the timetable back.
Periodontitis is linked to poorer diabetic control and to higher cardiovascular risk.
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Stops bone loss
The aim is to halt progression before teeth are lost.
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Measured diagnosis
Six-point probing per tooth and radiographic control, not a visual estimate.
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Tailored maintenance
Check-up intervals are set by your actual risk, not a standard calendar.
At this clinic
Periodontics in central Algeciras
Treatment is organised by quadrant under local anaesthetic, with adjunctive therapy where it is indicated. A few months later the probing is repeated and the figures compared with the ones we started from.
The maintenance plan that follows is set by each patient’s own risk, and that is what decides the ten-year prognosis.
- Six-point probing chart, recorded and comparable.
- Quadrant-by-quadrant treatment under anaesthetic.
- Gums stabilised before any implant is considered.
How it is treated
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Periodontal study
Full probing, radiographs and a baseline record so progress can be measured.
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Treatment phase
Scaling and root planing by quadrant, with laser or surgery where the case requires it.
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Maintenance
Regular reviews matched to your risk. This phase determines the long-term outcome.
Who carries it out
The team performing periodontics in Algeciras
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Juan Reos García
Dentista asociado · Odontólogo general
Registration no. 11002363
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Verónica del Valle
Higienista bucodental
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Juani Infantes
Higienista bucodental
Common questions
Frequently asked questions about this treatment
01 My gums bleed when I brush — is that normal?
No. Healthy gums do not bleed. Bleeding is the first sign of inflammation and, at that stage, treatment is straightforward and the damage reversible.
02 Can periodontitis be cured?
It can be controlled, not cured in the sense of regrowing lost bone. The aim of treatment is to halt progression and stabilise the situation. That is why early diagnosis changes the prognosis so much.
03 Does scaling and root planing hurt?
It is carried out under local anaesthetic, quadrant by quadrant. There may be cold sensitivity in the days afterwards, which settles.
04 Can I have implants if I have had periodontitis?
Yes, but the disease has to be stabilised first. Placing implants alongside active periodontitis greatly increases the risk of peri-implantitis and implant failure.
05 How often do I need maintenance appointments?
It depends on your individual risk: for some patients every three months, for others every six. The interval is set after the treatment phase and reviewed over time.
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First assessment
Request your periodontics assessment in Algeciras
- We call you to understand your case before proposing anything.
- Diagnosis with digital planning and a fixed written quote.
- No obligation: if you do not need treatment, we will tell you.
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