GUM HEALTH · HORIZON CENTER
Below-the-gum cleaning · Treatment guided by periodontal assessment.
Bleeding gums or a feeling of loose teeth warrant an examination. When periodontitis affects the supporting tissues, cleaning below the gumline may be recommended. At Horizon Center in Casablanca, Dr Houda Agunaou explains the areas to treat, the proposed stages and the follow-up needed before treatment begins.
YOUR DENTIST
At Horizon Center, Dr Houda Agunaou examines your gums and explains the proposed care. Your consultation is an opportunity to discuss discomfort, expectations and the stages of your proposed care.
YOUR TREATMENT JOURNEY
Assessment and reviews take place at the practice, which you can explore before your visit.
The consultation includes examining the gums and measuring pockets around the teeth. X-rays may complement the assessment when indicated. Bring your medication list and mention your medical history, smoking or diabetes so these factors can be considered in your care plan.
The areas to treat, appointment schedule and comfort measures are discussed in advance. Local anaesthetic may be offered. Cleaning below the gums may be carried out over several appointments; ask how to adapt brushing and interdental cleaning during this period.
After a healing period, a review allows bleeding and pocket measurements to be compared with the initial assessment. Your dentist explains any additional care and the maintenance schedule. Contact the practice if significant pain, swelling or unusual bleeding occurs.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Root planing targets surfaces below the gumline as part of periodontal treatment. Routine scaling does not always address the needs of periodontitis. Assessment helps determine the appropriate level of care.
Local anaesthetic may help make treatment more comfortable. Discuss concerns and sensitivity beforehand. Some discomfort or sensitivity can occur afterwards; your dentist will provide personalised instructions.
This depends on the extent of the areas requiring treatment and the agreed plan. A reassessment and ongoing follow-up are also needed. An exact number cannot be set without an examination.
As inflammation reduces, some spaces may become more noticeable and teeth may feel sensitive. Your dentist will explain possible changes in your situation. Report persistent sensitivity so that management can be discussed.
No. Antibiotics are not routinely used to treat periodontitis and do not replace professional cleaning. Any prescription depends on an individual indication established by your dentist.
A personalised estimate accounts for the areas concerned, appointments and planned follow-up. Ask which examinations and reviews are included. For a consultation at Horizon Center, City Office CFC, first floor, office A6, call 06 64 52 32 41 or use WhatsApp.
Educational illustration using a dental model; it does not represent a treatment result.
References: SDCEP — Periodontal treatment · NIDCR — Gum disease
CONTACT & DIRECTIONS
To request an appointment or ask a question, please call the practice.
06 64 52 32 41 ↗City Office CFC building, 15 LT CTMBehind Marjane Anfa Park, on the Busway CIL station side.
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