Where can I find a gum specialist in Lucknow?
Dr Shantanu Rao, B.D.S., M.D.S. (Oral Implantology & Periodontics), practises at Kiansh Dental Studio, Vardan Khand 1, Gomti Nagar Vistar (Gomti Nagar Extension), Lucknow. Consultations are by appointment on +91 91984 70435.
What "gum specialist" actually means
A gum specialist is formally a periodontist — a dentist who, after the B.D.S. degree, has completed a full-time M.D.S. postgraduate specialisation in Periodontics. The specialisation is entirely about the gums and the bone and ligament that anchor the teeth: diagnosing gum disease accurately, treating it non-surgically or surgically, and maintaining the result. When this website says gum specialist, it means this recognised M.D.S. qualification — which is the specialisation Dr Shantanu Rao holds, alongside Oral Implantology.
Signs that warrant a specialist opinion
Consider a gum assessment if you notice gums that bleed on brushing or eating, red or swollen gums, persistent bad breath or a bad taste, gums receding so teeth look longer, sensitivity near the gum line, pus or recurring boils on the gums, or teeth that feel loose or have shifted. Smokers and people with diabetes are at higher risk and benefit from periodic gum checks even without symptoms. Early gum disease (gingivitis) is usually reversible; advanced disease (periodontitis) can be controlled but the lost bone does not simply grow back — which is why timing matters.
How a specialist assessment differs from a routine check-up
A specialist gum assessment maps the problem tooth by tooth: pocket depths measured with a periodontal probe, bleeding points recorded, recession and mobility noted, and bone levels evaluated on X-rays. This staging determines the plan — professional cleaning and home-care coaching for early disease, scaling and root planing in planned sittings for deeper pockets, and surgical options only in selected cases. At Kiansh Dental Studio the findings, options and costs are explained before anything begins, and what is appropriate for you is decided only after this examination.
Treatment and maintenance at Kiansh Dental Studio
Gum treatment is rarely one visit. It is typically a short series of planned sittings followed by maintenance reviews at intervals the doctor recommends, because gum disease tends to return if home care and reviews lapse. The clinic's appointment-based model suits this rhythm — each sitting is scheduled, and your maintenance recalls are planned rather than left to memory. The studio is in Vardan Khand 1, Gomti Nagar Vistar, in eastern Lucknow near Shaheed Path connectivity.
Gums first, everything else after
Because Dr Rao's specialisation spans both Periodontics and Oral Implantology, patients whose gum disease has already cost them teeth can have both problems addressed in sequence at one clinic — the gums stabilised first, then missing teeth replaced, including with implants where suitable. That sequencing protects the investment made in any new dental work.
Clinic location & contact
Kiansh Dental Studio
1/618A, Near Saryu Apartment, Vardan Khand, Sector 1, Gomti Nagar Extension, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Phone: +91 91984 70435
Timings: Tue–Sun, 10 AM – 8 PM — book an appointment
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Frequently asked questions
Is a gum specialist the same as a periodontist?
Yes. Periodontist is the formal name for a gum specialist — a dentist with an M.D.S. specialisation in Periodontics.
Can bleeding gums be cured?
Early gum disease is usually reversible with professional cleaning and good home care. Advanced disease can be controlled with treatment and maintenance. An examination determines which stage you are at.
Is gum treatment painful?
Deep cleaning and surgical procedures are done under local anaesthesia. Mild soreness afterwards is common and manageable with the aftercare advised.
How often should I come for gum maintenance after treatment?
It varies by case — the doctor recommends a recall interval after assessing how your gums respond to treatment and home care.
I have diabetes — does that affect my gums?
Diabetes and gum disease influence each other, and people with diabetes benefit from regular gum checks. Mention your condition and medicines at your consultation.