Gum Disease Treatment in Jeddah — From Bleeding Gums to Periodontitis
Healthy gums do not bleed. We start by measuring your gum pockets and taking X-rays, then hand you a written plan with its full cost — and we will tell you plainly if a 250 SAR cleaning is all your case needs.
A periodontist handles your case
Who treats gums at the clinic?
Dr. Rizq Bashir, specialist in periodontics and dental implants. Routine cleaning sessions are carried out by the general dental team; anything beyond surface inflammation — pocket measurement, deep cleaning, gum surgery, and assessing gums before an implant — is referred to him.
Gingivitis or periodontitis — what is the difference?
Gingivitis is surface inflammation of the tissue around the tooth, and it is fully reversible with a professional cleaning and correct daily care.
Periodontitis is deeper: the inflammation has reached the bone that holds the tooth, so pockets deepen, gums recede and teeth may loosen. Bone that has been lost does not grow back as it was. Treatment here stops the deterioration and protects what remains — which is a good reason not to wait.
Is gum treatment painful?
Most people tolerate a surface cleaning with no anaesthetic. Deep cleaning of gum pockets is done under local anaesthetic for the side being treated, and you leave with aftercare instructions and pain relief if you need it.
Signs your gums should be assessed
- Bleeding when you brush or floss that has lasted more than two weeks despite correct brushing with a soft brush.
- Swollen or darkened gums, or gums receding so the necks of the teeth show.
- Bad breath or a persistent bad taste that daily care does not clear.
- A loose tooth, a change in your bite, or gaps starting to appear between teeth.
- Sensitivity at the neck of a tooth along with gum recession.
- An abscess, swelling or throbbing pain — these do not wait for the next appointment.
- Before an implant or braces — the gum and bone are what an implant lives in, and assessing them comes before any decision.
Gum services at the clinic
Treatment first; cosmetic work only once the gums have settled.
Therapeutic
- Scaling, polishing and tartar removal
- Gum pocket measurement and X-rays to assess bone level
- Deep cleaning for periodontitis, over several sessions
- Limited gum surgery where it is needed
- Treatment of gum abscess and urgent cases
- Gum assessment before implants or orthodontics
Cosmetic
- Gum depigmentation
- Cosmetic gum contouring and smile-line correction
- Covering recession at the neck of a tooth
- Regular follow-up after treatment
How the plan works
1 · Examination and measurement. The specialist examines your gums and measures the depth of the pockets around your teeth, and X-rays are taken to assess bone level. That measurement is what separates a case a cleaning will fix from one that needs deeper treatment — and no final price is given before it.
2 · The written plan. You leave with a sheet setting out the steps, how many there are and their full cost, before treatment starts — not after.
3 · Treatment. Tartar is removed above and below the gum line, followed by deep cleaning per side if your case needs it, along with coaching on the right brushing and flossing technique for your mouth specifically.
4 · Re-measurement. We measure the pockets again after an interval to see how the tissue has responded, and decide then whether anything needs a further step.
5 · Follow-up. A maintenance visit every three to six months depending on your case — because what keeps tartar from returning is regular cleaning, not one session.
What we can publish, and what we cannot
Prices exclude VAT.
| Scaling, polishing and tartar removal | SAR 250 |
| Examination with the specialist | SAR 150 |
| Examination with a general dentist | SAR 100 |
| Periodontitis treatment — deep cleaning | after pocket measurement |
| Gum surgery | after examination |
| Gum depigmentation and contouring | see price list |
Examination and X-rays are free if you begin treatment in the same visit. Opening a file carries no charge.
Why do we not publish a price for periodontitis treatment? Because it genuinely differs from one case to the next — how many quadrants are involved, how deep the pockets are, whether surgery is needed — and any figure given to you before the measurement is an invented figure. What we commit to is that you know the full number before we begin, in writing. You can also see our full price list.
When we will not start with cosmetic gum work
Patients ask us about gum depigmentation or cosmetic contouring while they are complaining of bleeding. Our answer is the same every time: we do not start cosmetic work on inflamed gums. A cosmetic result built on bleeding tissue is unstable and may need redoing.
We treat the inflammation first and reassess once the gums have settled — and it often turns out the colour improved on its own, so the cosmetic procedure drops out of the plan. That sometimes means a 250 SAR session instead of a more expensive procedure. We say it because it is clinically right, not because it is better for us.
What we do not promise
We do not guarantee a particular outcome, and we do not publish a success rate of our own. Gum health is not a procedure you complete once; it is a condition you maintain. The session removes the tartar — what keeps it from coming back is your daily brushing, flossing and follow-up.
The outcome of periodontitis treatment also depends on smoking, diabetes control and genetic factors. We assess those with you before we begin, and we tell you plainly if your case carries a higher risk than most. And bone that has been lost does not return as it was; what we can do is stop the deterioration and protect what remains.
Frequently asked
How often do I need a cleaning?
Every six months for most people. Anyone with a history of periodontitis, orthodontic treatment or smoking may need one every three to four months — the specialist decides after examining you, and there is no single rule for everyone.
Does tartar removal create gaps between the teeth?
No. The tartar was occupying space between the teeth and under the gum, and removing it reveals what was already there but hidden. Swollen gums return to their normal size once the inflammation settles.
Should I stop brushing if my gums bleed?
No — stopping makes it worse. Brush gently with a soft brush and keep going, and floss daily even if it bleeds for the first few days. In mild cases the bleeding drops noticeably within seven to ten days.
My gums bleed and I am pregnant. Should I wait until after delivery?
No. Cleaning and preventive care are safe during pregnancy and are better not postponed, and the second trimester is usually the most suitable window for non-urgent procedures. Tell us which stage you are at and what medication you are taking before we begin.
I smoke and my gums do not bleed — does that mean they are healthy?
No. Smoking raises the risk of gum disease and slows healing, but it can also mask bleeding because of its effect on blood flow in the gums. So we never read the absence of bleeding in a smoker as a sign of health — we measure the pockets and take X-rays.
Can I have an implant while my gums are inflamed?
We do not start an implant before the gums have settled. An implant cannot decay, but the gum around it can become inflamed, and oral hygiene after an implant is not an improvement — it is the condition for it lasting. That is why the periodontist assesses your case before any implant decision.
Related treatments
Same approach: published prices, and a written plan before treatment.