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How to manage gum disease?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 22 year old and until recently had never been to the dentist. This week, I went to three dentists. They recommended different treatments. My primary concern is gum disease. All three dentists recommended gingival irrigation. The first dentist recommended scaling, root planing, and delivery of antimicrobials. The second one recommend only irrigation. The third recommended scaling. I am leaning towards irrigation and scaling at the third dentist.

Kindly help.
Answered by Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop

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BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Krishna Swaroop Achanta is a Dental Surgeon specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology with six years of clinical experience. He completed his BDS from RGUHS and PGCOI and Certificate of Oral Surgery from UK. He focuses on the reconstructive surgery of the face, facial trauma surgery, the oral cavity, head and neck, mouth, jaws, and facial cosmetic surgery. Currently, he is working as a proprietor of Expert Dental Care in Padmanabhanagar, Bangalore.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

I know you must be confused regarding the huge differences within the treatment and the quoted costs. What I would tell you honestly is, always take the advice of a maxillofacial surgeon. Apart from dentistry, we are further experienced in handling severe cases of dental or gum disease with specialized expertise in this field. I am a maxillofacial surgeon too.

I need to ask you a few questions regarding your medical history and your past dental history. You will get your list of remedies, and if needed, you can go for the treatment in the clinic. Otherwise, I can help you resolve your issue.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At June 9, 2025
Reviewed At June 10, 2025

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Krishna Swaroop Achanta is a Dental Surgeon specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology with six years of clinical experience. He completed his BDS from RGUHS and PGCOI and Certificate of Oral Surgery from UK. He focuses on the reconstructive surgery of the face, facial trauma surgery, the oral cavity, head and neck, mouth, jaws, and facial cosmetic surgery. Currently, he is working as a proprietor of Expert Dental Care in Padmanabhanagar, Bangalore.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Krishna Swaroop Achanta is a Dental Surgeon specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology with six years of clinical experience. He completed his BDS from RGUHS and PGCOI and Certificate of Oral Surgery from UK. He focuses on the reconstructive surgery of the face, facial trauma surgery, the oral cavity, head and neck, mouth, jaws, and facial cosmetic surgery. Currently, he is working as a proprietor of Expert Dental Care in Padmanabhanagar, Bangalore.

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