Gum Disease Treatment in Miami

$750 Scaling & root planing

Bleeding gums are the first warning, and they're not normal. Gum disease is the #1 cause of adult tooth loss, but it's very treatable. Caught early it's fully reversible, and a gentle deep cleaning stops it in its tracks.

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A periodontal probe checking the gumline for gum disease

The short answer

Gum disease is an infection of the gums caused by tartar buildup. It starts as gingivitis (red, bleeding gums that are fully reversible) and, untreated, becomes periodontitis (bone loss and loose teeth). The fix is a deep cleaning below the gumline. The earlier we catch it, the simpler and cheaper it is to stop.

Don't ignore these

Warning Signs of Gum Disease

If you notice any of these, get checked early. It's far easier to treat now than later.

Bleeding gums

Pink in the sink when you brush or floss is the #1 early sign. Healthy gums don't bleed.

Red, swollen, tender gums

Puffy, shiny, or sore gums, sometimes with persistent bad breath that won't go away.

Receding or loose teeth

Gums pulling away, teeth that look longer, sensitivity, or any looseness, all signs it has advanced.

Healthy vs Diseased Gums

Healthy gums are firm and pale pink and hug the teeth. Diseased gums are red, swollen, and pull away.

Goal

Healthy gums

Firm, pale pink, and tight against the teeth, with no bleeding and no bad breath.

Red swollen gums with tartar and recession

Gum disease

Red, swollen, bleeding gums with tartar at the gumline that traps infection.

The Two Stages

The difference matters: one is reversible, the other we stop from getting worse. Both are very treatable.

	Gingivitis (early)	Periodontitis (advanced)
Gums	Red, bleed easily	Receding, pockets form
Bone loss	None yet	Yes, teeth loosen
Reversible?	Yes, fully	No, but we stop it
Treatment	Cleaning + home care	Deep cleaning (SRP), maintenance

Just need a routine cleaning? Most healthy patients do. This page is for when the gums need more.

How a Deep Cleaning Works

Scaling and root planing: gentle, numbed, and the gold standard for stopping gum disease.

Tartar trapped in a deep gum pocket below the gumline

The problem

Tartar and bacteria get trapped in pockets below the gumline, where a brush and regular cleaning can't reach.

Scaling and root planing cleaning the root below the gumline

Scale & smooth

We numb you, then clean the tartar off the roots below the gumline and smooth them so gums can reattach.

Healthy gum reattached to a clean tooth root

Heal & maintain

The infection clears, gums tighten and heal, and we keep it that way with maintenance cleanings.

Caught early? It's reversible.

Gingivitis, the bleeding-gums stage, heals completely with a cleaning and good home care. No lasting damage. This is why we want to see you at the first sign.

Advanced? We stop it.

Once bone is lost it doesn't regrow on its own, but a deep cleaning halts the disease, settles the inflammation, and saves your teeth. Maintenance keeps it from coming back.

Gum Treatment Prices in Miami

Honest pricing, and most insurance covers a meaningful share of periodontal care.

Treatment	Just Smile (from)	Miami market	For
Scaling & root planing (SRP)	$750	$600–$1,400	Active gum disease
Perio maintenance cleaning	$750	$600–$1,400	Keeping it controlled

Insurance usually helps

Scaling and root planing is typically a covered periodontal benefit, and many plans pay 50–80% after your deductible. We verify your exact coverage and give you the out-of-pocket number before we start, free.

Spread it out if you'd like

Full-mouth treatment qualifies for financing from $130/month with up to 60-month financing, so cost never gets between you and keeping your teeth.

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More than your smile

Why Gum Health Matters

Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, and the research keeps linking it to the rest of your body. Treating your gums protects your teeth, your breath, and your overall health, and it's one of the most worthwhile things you can do at the dentist.

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Untreated gum disease can lead to

Loose teeth and tooth loss (the #1 cause)
Receding gums and longer-looking teeth
Chronic bad breath that won't clear
Bone loss in the jaw
Links to heart disease and diabetes

Bleeding Gums? Don't Wait

The earlier we catch gum disease, the simpler it is to stop, and early gingivitis reverses completely. Book a check today.

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Gum Disease Questions, Answered

The earliest and most common sign is gums that bleed when you brush or floss. Others include red, swollen, or tender gums, persistent bad breath, gums that are pulling away (receding), and in advanced cases, loose teeth. Bleeding gums are not normal; they're the first warning.

Early gum disease (gingivitis) is fully reversible with a professional cleaning and good home care. Once it advances to periodontitis, we can't regrow the lost bone or gum, but we can stop it from getting worse and keep your teeth, which is why catching it early matters.

No. We numb the area first, so you feel pressure but not pain. Some tenderness and sensitivity for a few days afterward is normal and managed with over-the-counter relief.

Our gum disease treatment — scaling and root planing (deep periodontal cleaning) — is $750. Many insurance plans cover a significant share. We give you an exact quote and check your benefits for free.

Gum tissue that's already receded doesn't fully grow back on its own, but treatment removes the infection so the gums become healthy, firm, and stop receding. Inflammation goes down, so gums often look and feel better. Severe recession can be addressed with a gum graft.

It's the leading cause of adult tooth loss. Untreated, the infection destroys the bone holding your teeth, causing loose teeth and eventual loss, and it's linked to heart disease and diabetes. The good news: it's very treatable when caught early.

No. Scaling and root planing doesn't loosen healthy teeth. If a tooth is already very loose from advanced disease, that's the disease, not the cleaning, and treating the gums is what gives that tooth its best chance.

Sí. Nuestro equipo es completamente bilingüe (inglés y español) y trata la enfermedad de las encías con limpiezas profundas suaves que detienen la periodontitis y revierten la gingivitis temprana.

Who you'll see

Your Miami Dentists

Bilingual specialists who do this every day, so you're in expert hands.

Dr. Wendy Barrionuevo, DMD

Cosmetic & General Dentistry

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Dr. Farah A. Díaz, DDS

Restorative & Implant Dentistry

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Healthy Gums, Kept Teeth

Book your free consultation today. We'll tell you honestly where your gums stand and exactly what they need.

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