# Gum disease and diabetes: can gum treatment help?

Reviewed by [Dr. Rekha Pandey, BDS (NMC 38136)](https://kashyapdental.com.np/dr-rekha-pandey)

**Short answer:** A Cochrane review found that treating gum disease in people with diabetes lowered HbA1c, the blood test used to monitor diabetes, by about 0.43 percentage points at 3–4 months, with moderate certainty ([Cochrane review, 2022](https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD004714.pub4)). At Kashyap Dental & Aesthetics in Butwal, deep cleaning (root planing) costs NPR 1,000 per tooth and full gum disease treatment NPR 5,000, done by Dr. Rekha Pandey (BDS). This guide is part of our [gum treatment in Butwal](https://kashyapdental.com.np/gum-disease-treatment) pages; see all [dental prices in Butwal](https://kashyapdental.com.np/prices).

## What does gum treatment involve?

1. Examination and X-ray
2. Scaling and deep cleaning (root planing)
3. Home-care plan
4. Help to quit tobacco
5. Review visits

## Signs of gum disease

- Gums bleed when brushing
- Red, swollen or tender gums
- Bad breath that doesn't go away
- Gums pulling back from teeth
- Loose or shifting teeth

## Check-ups if you have diabetes

Tell the dentist that you have diabetes and bring a list of the medicines you take. Your dentist may suggest a check-up interval based on your gum health and decay risk. Keep taking your diabetes treatment as your doctor advises.

## What does gum treatment cost?

| Treatment | Price (NPR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| [Scaling & polishing](https://kashyapdental.com.np/general-dentistry) | NPR 2,000–4,000 |  |
| [Root planing (deep cleaning)](https://kashyapdental.com.np/gum-disease-treatment) | NPR 1,000 per tooth |  |
| [Gum disease treatment (full)](https://kashyapdental.com.np/gum-disease-treatment) | NPR 5,000 |  |

Prices last updated: 24 October 2026. Your exact cost is explained and agreed before treatment starts.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can treating my gums help my diabetes?

In a Cochrane review, gum treatment lowered HbA1c by about 0.43 percentage points at 3–4 months in people with diabetes, with moderate certainty ([Cochrane review, 2022](https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD004714.pub4)). Keep taking your diabetes treatment as your doctor advises.

### Sugar patient dental care: what should I do?

Tell the dentist you have diabetes, keep up regular check-ups, and have bleeding or swollen gums checked.

## Read next

- https://kashyapdental.com.np/gum-disease-treatment
- https://kashyapdental.com.np/guides/bleeding-gums
- https://kashyapdental.com.np/guides/teeth-cleaning-cost-nepal
- https://kashyapdental.com.np/prices

## Sources

- [Simpson TC et al., Treatment of periodontitis for glycaemic control in people with diabetes mellitus. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2022](https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD004714.pub4)

Last updated: 25 Oct 2026

## Clinic details
- **Kashyap Dental & Aesthetics**, Butwal (काश्यप डेन्टल एन्ड एस्थेटिक्स)
- Address: Tilottama Path (Hospital Line), near Gastrocare, Butwal 32907, Lumbini Province, Nepal (तिलोत्तमा पथ (हस्पिटल लाइन), ग्यास्ट्रोकेयर नजिक, बुटवल). On Hospital Line (Tilottama Path), next to Gastrocare. Plus code MFX8+29 Butwal.
- Phone / WhatsApp: +977 974-3679953 (https://wa.me/9779743679953)
- Email: kashyapdcaa@gmail.com
- Opening hours: every day, 8 AM–6 PM
    - Sunday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
    - Monday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
    - Tuesday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
    - Wednesday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
    - Thursday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
    - Friday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
    - Saturday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Payment: Cash, eSewa, Khalti, Fonepay / bank QR, debit and credit cards
- Doctors: Dr. Rekha Pandey, BDS (NMC 38136), performs every treatment except braces and aligners; Dr. Madhav Pandey, MDS Orthodontics (NMC 15670), plans and treats every braces and clear aligner case.
- Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=2552023128400234002
- Prices: https://kashyapdental.com.np/prices
- Book an appointment: https://kashyapdental.com.np/book

Source: https://kashyapdental.com.np/guides/gum-disease-and-diabetes