Understand your gums. Then get matched, free, with a periodontist you can trust.
Plain-language help on the stages of gum disease, what treatments like deep cleaning, gum grafts, and implants involve, honest cost ranges, and a free way to find a licensed periodontist near you — in your language.
RootLine is a free matching service, not a dental provider, and does not give medical advice. You compare and choose who to see.
The four stages of gum disease
Gum disease moves through stages. The earlier it's caught, the simpler and cheaper it is to treat — and the early stages can often be reversed. This is general information, not a diagnosis.
Firm pink gums, no bleeding, tight to the teeth.
Red, puffy gums that bleed when brushing. Often reversible.
Pockets form, gums pull away, some bone loss begins.
Deep pockets, gum recession, loose teeth, bone loss.
What gum treatment costs
Typical ranges depend on your diagnosis, how many teeth or areas are treated, the provider, and your area. These are estimates, not quotes, and not a guarantee of any treatment or result.
| Treatment | Typical range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Deep cleaning (per quadrant) | $150 – $400 | Scaling & root planing for early gum disease |
| Gum graft (per site) | $600 – $1,200 | Rebuilding a receding gum line |
| Dental implant (per tooth) | $3,000 – $6,000 | Placement, abutment, and crown over time |
Ranges are typical estimates, not quotes. Your real price depends on your diagnosis, the number of teeth or areas treated, your insurance, the provider, and your area. There is no guarantee of any treatment or outcome.
Periodontal care the specialists we match provide
From a deep cleaning for early gum disease to gum grafts and dental implants — find the kind of care that fits your situation.
Gum disease (periodontitis) treatment
How periodontists treat gum disease at each stage — from gingivitis you can reverse to advanced periodontitis. What deep cleaning, antibiotics, surgery, and maintenance involve, what it costs, and what to ask. General information, not medical advice.
Learn more TreatmentsDeep cleaning — scaling & root planing
What a deep cleaning, also called scaling and root planing, actually does, how it differs from a regular cleaning, how many visits it takes, what it costs, and what recovery is like. Educational only.
Learn more TreatmentsGum grafts & gum recession treatment
How a gum graft rebuilds a receding gum line, the types of grafts, what the procedure and healing involve, typical cost ranges, and how to know if you may need one. General information, not a diagnosis.
Learn more TreatmentsDental implant placement & maintenance
How periodontists place and maintain dental implants, why a gum specialist is often involved, how bone and gum health affect implants, the steps and timeline, and honest cost ranges.
Learn more TreatmentsPeriodontal (gum) surgery
What gum surgery — flap surgery, pocket reduction, bone or tissue grafting — involves, when a periodontist recommends it, the recovery, and the typical cost. Educational information, not a recommendation.
Learn more TreatmentsImplant & periodontal maintenance
Why implants and treated gums need ongoing specialist maintenance, what peri-implantitis is, how often you should be seen, and what maintenance visits cost over time. General information only.
Learn moreHow RootLine works
Four clear steps — and you stay in control the whole way.
Tell us what's going on
What you're noticing with your gums, your area, and how to reach you. Contact and request details only — never medical histories, account numbers, or sensitive records.
Get matched, free
We connect you with licensed periodontists near you, at no cost to you. You may hear from more than one office so you can compare.
Get a diagnosis and plan
Only a licensed periodontist can examine you, give a diagnosis, and explain your options. Ask for the plan and the cost in writing, and ask about alternatives.
You choose your care
You decide who to see and what to do. Confirm the license, get everything in writing, and never feel rushed into a procedure.
Gum health guides
Plain-language guides to the stages of gum disease, treatments, costs, and choosing a periodontist you can trust.
How we are paid
RootLine is free for you. The licensed periodontists and dental offices we match you with pay a flat fee to receive your request. We never take a cut of your care, and we never charge you to be matched.
Your privacy and your safety
We collect contact and request details only — never medical or dental histories. Always see a licensed periodontist for diagnosis and treatment, verify the license yourself, and confirm the plan and price in writing before any procedure.
Get matched with a licensed periodontist — free
Tell us what's going on with your gums and your area. We connect you, at no cost, with licensed periodontists near you. You compare and choose who to see. We never collect medical histories.