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Gum Disease Treatment in San Jose
Quick answer: Gum disease treatment at Lotus Dental Group in San Jose starts with measuring your gum pockets and X-rays. Early gingivitis is reversed with a professional cleaning and home care; periodontitis is treated with scaling and root planing (a deep cleaning) and regular maintenance visits — all in our Willow Glen office, with no referral out for most patients.
Gum Disease Treatment in San Jose, CA – Stop Bleeding Gums and Protect Your Teeth
Bleeding, swollen or receding gums are usually the first signs of gum disease. Caught early, it's reversible; left alone, it can loosen teeth and even lead to tooth loss. At Lotus Dental Group in Willow Glen, San Jose, gum disease is diagnosed and treated in the same office as the rest of your care — no referral to a separate periodontist for most patients.
Insurance: We accept and bill most major dental PPO plans, including Delta Dental, MetLife, Cigna and Aetna. See how your insurance works with us.
What Is Gum Disease?
Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that hold your teeth in place. It starts as gingivitis — red, puffy gums that bleed when you brush — and can progress to periodontitis, where pockets form between the gums and teeth and the supporting bone begins to break down. For a closer look at the symptoms, read Bleeding or receding gums? What gum disease treatment actually looks like.
Warning Signs of Gum Disease
See us if you notice any of these:
- Gums that bleed when you brush or floss
- Red, swollen or tender gums
- Gums pulling away from your teeth (receding gums)
- Persistent bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth
- Teeth that feel loose or are shifting
- Changes in how your teeth fit together when you bite
Gum Disease Treatment at Lotus Dental Group
Treatment depends on how far the disease has progressed. We measure your gum pockets and take X-rays to see the bone, then recommend the gentlest treatment that will work.
- Gingivitis care: a thorough professional cleaning plus a home-care plan — early gum disease can fully reverse.
- Scaling and root planing (deep cleaning): removes tartar and bacteria from below the gumline and smooths root surfaces so gums can reattach.
- Periodontal maintenance: cleanings every three to four months to keep gum disease under control after treatment.
- Ongoing monitoring: pocket measurements at each visit so we can track progress and adjust care.
Why Treating Gum Disease Early Matters
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults, and research links it to wider health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. Treating it early is simpler, more comfortable and less costly than treating advanced disease — and it protects the teeth you have. If a tooth is already lost, we can discuss dental implants once your gums are healthy.
Insurance for Gum Disease Treatment
Most dental PPO plans cover part of scaling and root planing and periodontal maintenance. We accept and bill most major PPOs and will verify your benefits first — see our insurance page.
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October 21, 2026
Root Canal or Extraction? How a San Jose Dentist Decides
Quick answer: If a tooth can be saved, a root canal is usually the better choice — it keeps your natural tooth, protects your bite and costs less over time than replacing the tooth. An extraction makes sense when the tooth is cracked below the gumline, too broken down to rebuild, or has lost too much bone support. At Lotus Dental Group, both treatments — and the implants or bridges that replace an extracted tooth — happen in one Willow Glen office, so the recommendation is based on your tooth, not on who does which procedure.
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September 14, 2026
Bleeding or Receding Gums? What Gum Disease Treatment Actually Looks Like
Quick answer: Bleeding gums are not normal — they are usually the first sign of gum disease, and the earliest stage (gingivitis) is fully reversible with the right cleaning and home care. Left untreated, it can progress to periodontitis, which needs a deeper professional cleaning and ongoing maintenance to control. At Lotus Dental Group, gum disease is diagnosed and treated in the same office as the rest of your care — no referral to a separate periodontist required.
Dr. Prathima Chawla and her team have treated gum disease in Willow Glen and San Jose for more than 25 years, from the first sign of bleeding gums through ongoing periodontal maintenance.
Dr. Prathima Chawla and her team have treated gum disease in Willow Glen and San Jose for more than 25 years, from the first sign of bleeding gums through ongoing periodontal maintenance.
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Quick answer: Most dental problems don't stay in one lane. A cleaning turns up a cavity, a cavity needs a crown, a missing tooth needs an implant consult — and at a single-service practice, each of those is a referral to a different office, a different intake form, and a new waiting room. A comprehensive dental practice handles general, cosmetic, restorative, implant, and emergency care under one roof, with one team that already has your history.
Lotus Dental Group has practiced this way in Willow Glen for more than 25 years. Dr. Prathima Chawla and her team see the whole picture of a patient's dental health — not just the single procedure in front of them — because they are usually the ones who will be treating whatever comes next, too.
Lotus Dental Group has practiced this way in Willow Glen for more than 25 years. Dr. Prathima Chawla and her team see the whole picture of a patient's dental health — not just the single procedure in front of them — because they are usually the ones who will be treating whatever comes next, too.
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