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Gum disease treatment in Medellín
Bleeding gums, bad breath that won't go away, or teeth that feel loose can be signs of gum disease. Treating it early protects the bone that holds your teeth in place. Treatment is priced per quadrant, one quarter of your mouth.
A deep cleaning is not a regular cleaning
A regular cleaning removes plaque and tartar above the gumline. When gum disease has formed pockets between the gum and the tooth, bacteria and tartar collect below the gumline, where a regular cleaning can't reach. A deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) cleans those roots and pockets.
We measure the depth of each pocket at your exam to know which one you need.
Why it's worth treating now
Untreated gum disease slowly destroys the bone around your teeth, and bone that's lost doesn't grow back on its own. Treated early, it can be stopped before teeth start to loosen.
Closed or open treatment?
Most cases start with the closed method. We re-check the pockets afterwards and only move to the open method where they're still too deep.
| Closed (no incision) | Open (gum is lifted) | |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Roots are cleaned through the pocket | The gum is gently opened to see and clean the root, then closed |
| Best for | Most cases | Deep pockets that don't heal with the closed method |
| Per quadrant | $500.000 | $700.000 |
| Whole mouth (4) | $2.000.000 | $2.800.000 |
Why per quadrant? Your mouth has four quadrants, and gum disease is rarely the same in all of them. You only pay for the areas that need treatment; many people need two, not four.
Receding gums?
If your gums have pulled back and the roots are showing, the treatment is different. We'll assess the cause and give you a quote after your exam.
What gum treatment costs
All prices in COP, confirmed after your exam.
Book it.
Tell us what you've noticed, like bleeding, sensitivity or loose teeth. We'll reply in English and book your exam.
Visit us in El Poblado
Torre Médica Salud y Servicios, Office 1302
Ciudad del Río, El Poblado, Medellín