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Gum Disease Treatment Singapore
Data collected · How listings are sourced
Gum disease ranges from gingivitis, which is reversible, to periodontitis, which destroys the bone supporting teeth. Treatment starts with scaling and root planing, benchmarked by MOH at $35 to $60, and CHAS reduces the cost at its higher tiers. Advanced cases often need specialist care.
All figures on this page trace to MOH's published fee benchmarks and the CHAS subsidy schedule. Find clinics offering this treatment, cross-checked against the Singapore Dental Council register, on the region and planning-area pages linked from the homepage.
Gum Disease Treatment in Singapore: who lists it
127 of the 719 dental clinics listed on dentistsg.com mention gum disease treatment on their own website, with the most in Orchard (20), Downtown Core (11), Bedok (8), Bukit Merah (7), Novena (7). That is what the clinics say about themselves; dentistsg.com has not verified what any clinic offers. Browse every suburb below, see all gum disease treatment pages on the treatments index, or start from the area directory.
What the gum disease treatment guides cover
Gum Disease Signs: Early Symptoms Most People Ignore
Gum disease usually begins quietly, and its earliest symptoms are easy to mistake for normal irritation. Recognised warning signs include bleeding, redness, persistent bad breath, gum recession, loose teeth, and pus at the gumline. These signs mark a shift from gingivitis, a reversible early stage, toward periodontitis, which involves bone loss and does not reverse on its own.
Covers: Six Early Warning Signs · Bleeding Gums: Normal or Not? · From Gingivitis to Periodontitis · Self-Check Checklist and When to Book
Scaling and Root Planing: What Deep Cleaning Does to Your Gums
Scaling and root planing, sometimes called deep cleaning or periodontal debridement, removes dental calculus and smooths root surfaces below the gumline to treat active gum disease. It differs from routine scaling, which cleans visible tooth surfaces above the gum. In Singapore, MOH's benchmark for routine scaling is $35-$60; deep cleaning has no separate published benchmark.
Covers: Routine Scaling vs Deep Cleaning · Calculus and Why It Cannot Be Brushed Away · Procedure, Anaesthesia and Number of Visits · Aftercare and Maintenance Interval
Receding Gums and Gum Graft: Can Receded Gum Grow Back?
Gingival recession is the gradual exposure of the tooth root as the gum margin shifts lower, most often from periodontal disease, aggressive brushing, or tooth position. Receded gum tissue does not regrow on its own; once lost, it stays lost unless surgically replaced. A gingival graft is the procedure used to cover an exposed root surface.
Covers: Causes of Gum Recession · Symptoms and Root Exposure · Can Gums Regrow Naturally? · Gum Graft Options and Cost
Sources behind these guides
- American Dental Association, MouthHealthy - Gum Disease, https://www.mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z/gum-disease
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, About Periodontal (Gum) Disease, https://www.cdc.gov/oral-health/about/gum-periodontal-disease.html, reviewed 15 May 2024
- American Academy of Periodontology, Gum Disease Information, https://www.perio.org/for-patients/gum-disease-information/
- Cleveland Clinic, Periodontal Disease, https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21482-gum-periodontal-disease, last updated 10 Apr 2023
- Lee YH, Shin SI, Hong JY (2023). Investigation of volatile sulfur compound level and halitosis in patients with gingivitis and periodontitis. Scientific Reports, 13:13175. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-40391-3, PMID 37580412
- Ministry of Health Singapore, CHAS dental subsidy schedule, https://www.moh.gov.sg/managing-expenses/schemes-and-subsidies/chas/, effective 1 Oct 2025
- Ministry of Health Singapore, Guide to Dental Treatment Costs, https://www.moh.gov.sg/managing-expenses/bills-and-fee-benchmarks/guide-to-dental-treatment-costs/, last updated 28 Nov 2025
- White DJ (1997). Dental calculus: recent insights into occurrence, formation, prevention, removal and oral health effects of supragingival and subgingival deposits. European Journal of Oral Sciences, 105(5 Pt 2):508-522. PMID 9395117
- Jepsen S, Deschner J, Braun A, Schwarz F, Eberhard J (2011). Calculus removal and the prevention of its formation. Periodontology 2000, 55(1):167-188. PMID 21134234
- Gaddam D, Nagarakanti S, Sravya Sri P, Chiruvella B, Rekha R, Gudur T (2025). A Randomized Controlled Trial Assessing Full-Mouth Versus Quadrant-Based Scaling and Root Planing for Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy. Cureus, 17(4):e82336. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.82336, PMID 40385792
- Farooqi OA, Wehler CJ, Gibson G, Jurasic MM, Jones JA (2015). Appropriate Recall Interval for Periodontal Maintenance: A Systematic Review. Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice, PMID 26698003
- Cleveland Clinic, Tartar on Teeth (Dental Calculus), https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/25102-tartar, last reviewed 19 Jun 2023
- Cleveland Clinic, Gum Recession: Causes, Prevention, Surgery & Treatment, https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22753-gum-recession, last updated 14 Apr 2022
- Favaro Zeola L, Soares PV, Cunha-Cruz J (2019). Prevalence of dentin hypersensitivity: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Dentistry, 81:1-6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30639724/, PMID 30639724, DOI 10.1016/j.jdent.2018.12.015
- Rajapakse PS, McCracken GI, Gwynnett E, Steen ND, Guentsch A, Heasman PA (2007). Does tooth brushing influence the development and progression of non-inflammatory gingival recession? A systematic review. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 34(12):1046-1061. PMID 17953693
How this page is sourced
- Expertise
- Cost figures trace to MOH's published fee benchmarks and the CHAS dental subsidy schedule, cited in the guides linked here.
- Authority
- dentistsg.com is an independent directory, not endorsed by MOH, SDC or CHAS. Disclaimer
- Maintainer
- Written and maintained by Dr Faiz Azizan (drfaizazizan.com, LinkedIn). About the author
Find gum disease treatment dentists by suburb
Clinics whose own website mentions the treatment, listed alphabetically by suburb.
Frequently asked questions
- Is gum disease reversible?
- Gingivitis, the early stage, is reversible. Periodontitis, the advanced stage, destroys the bone supporting teeth and is not.
- How much does gum disease treatment cost in Singapore?
- Treatment starts with scaling and root planing, benchmarked by MOH at $35 to $60, with CHAS reducing the cost at its higher tiers.
- Can gingivitis be reversed without seeing a dentist?
- Gingivitis can improve with consistent brushing and flossing that removes the plaque driving the inflammation, but professional scaling removes hardened calculus that a toothbrush cannot reach, so a dental visit is the more reliable way to confirm the inflammation has actually resolved rather than assuming it has.
- Is it normal for gums to bleed a little when flossing?
- Occasional light bleeding after starting a new flossing habit is common and often settles within one to two weeks as technique improves; bleeding that continues beyond that, or that happens on most days, is worth having checked.
- Does bad breath always mean gum disease?
- No. Bad breath has several causes, including the tongue, diet, and a dry mouth, but a 2023 study found halitosis in gingivitis and periodontitis patients at more than ten times the rate seen in periodontally healthy participants, so persistent bad breath that does not clear with oral hygiene is worth checking against gum disease.
- Can a loose tooth in an adult be caused by gum disease?
- Yes. Tooth mobility in an adult with no history of trauma is commonly a presentation of periodontitis, where bone and ligament loss around the root reduces the support holding the tooth in place; this sign generally warrants a dental examination rather than waiting.
- How often should gums be checked for early disease?
- Regular dental check-ups, which include a periodontal probe measurement rather than a visual check alone, are the standard way to catch attachment loss before it is visible; CHAS-registered patients in Singapore can also access a subsidised consultation within the scheme's claim limits.
- Does scaling and root planing hurt?
- Local anaesthesia is used during root planing in the large majority of cases specifically because working below the gumline against inflamed tissue is otherwise uncomfortable; most patients report tenderness rather than sharp pain during the numbed procedure, with some soreness for a day or two afterward.
- How do I find a dentist in Singapore who mentions gum disease treatment?
- 127 of the 719 clinics listed on dentistsg.com mention gum disease treatment on their own website, most of them in Orchard, Downtown Core, Bedok. Pick a suburb below to see them with ratings, hours and contact details. A mention is the clinic's own statement, not a verified treatment menu.
- Does dentistsg.com list prices for gum disease treatment?
- No. Cost ranges on this page come from MOH's published fee benchmarks and the CHAS subsidy schedule. dentistsg.com does not publish individual clinics' prices or compare clinics on price; ask the clinic for a written quote.