{"id":910,"date":"2026-07-09T11:21:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T11:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emblixtestingserver.com\/aliva\/?page_id=910"},"modified":"2026-07-24T11:25:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T11:25:50","slug":"periodontal-disease-treatment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/emblixtestingserver.com\/aliva\/periodontal-disease-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Periodontal Disease Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"910\" class=\"elementor elementor-910\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc22c3b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fc22c3b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5d638b elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c5d638b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!DOCTYPE html>\r\n<html lang=\"en\"><head>\r\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\"\/><meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0\"\/>\r\n<title>Periodontal Disease Treatment in Vijayawada | Aliva Aesthetics \u2014 Save Your Teeth & Gums<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Expert periodontal disease and flap surgery at Aliva Aesthetics, Vijayawada. 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display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:20px;position:relative;\r\n  margin-top:20px;\r\n}\r\n@media (max-width:1000px){.journey-timeline{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:40px;}}\r\n@media (max-width:550px){.journey-timeline{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px;}}\r\n\r\n.journey-line{\r\n  position:absolute;top:32px;left:8%;right:8%;height:0;\r\n  border-top:2px dashed var(--blush);\r\n  z-index:0;\r\n}\r\n@media (max-width:1000px){.journey-line{display:none;}}\r\n\r\n.journey-step{text-align:center;position:relative;z-index:1;padding:0 10px;}\r\n.journey-step-num{\r\n  width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--white);\r\n  border:2px solid var(--forest);color:var(--forest);\r\n  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto 22px;\r\n  font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:500;\r\n  transition:all .3s ease;\r\n}\r\n.journey-step:hover .journey-step-num{background:var(--forest);color:var(--white);transform:scale(1.08);}\r\n.journey-step h3{font-size:17px;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:10px;}\r\n.journey-step p{font-size:14px;color:#666;line-height:1.6;}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   RESULTS \/ BEFORE-AFTER\r\n   ========================================================= *\/\r\n.results{background:var(--warm-white);}\r\n.results-grid{\r\n  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr;gap:70px;align-items:center;\r\n}\r\n@media (max-width:900px){.results-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:50px;}}\r\n\r\n.results-visual{position:relative;}\r\n.results-ba{\r\n  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);\r\n  overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);\r\n}\r\n.results-ba-item{\r\n  aspect-ratio:3\/4;position:relative;overflow:hidden;\r\n  background:var(--warm-white);\r\n}\r\n.results-ba-item img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}\r\n.results-ba-label{\r\n  position:absolute;top:16px;left:16px;\r\n  background:rgba(21,65,52,0.9);color:var(--white);\r\n  padding:5px 14px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;\r\n  font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif;font-weight:500;border-radius:4px;\r\n}\r\n.results-ba-label.after{background:rgba(204,151,130,0.95);}\r\n.results-caption{\r\n  text-align:center;margin-top:20px;font-size:13px;color:var(--sage);\r\n  font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;\r\n}\r\n.results-content .eyebrow{display:block;margin-bottom:14px;}\r\n.results-content h2{\r\n  font-size:clamp(30px, 3vw, 42px);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:22px;letter-spacing:-1px;\r\n}\r\n.results-content h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--blush);font-weight:300;}\r\n.results-content p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;color:#444;margin-bottom:18px;}\r\n.results-checklist{list-style:none;margin:28px 0;}\r\n.results-checklist li{\r\n  display:flex;gap:14px;padding:10px 0;align-items:flex-start;\r\n  font-size:15px;color:#333;\r\n}\r\n.results-checklist li svg{\r\n  width:22px;height:22px;fill:var(--forest);flex-shrink:0;\r\n  background:var(--sage-soft);border-radius:50%;padding:4px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   WHY CHOOSE ALIVA\r\n   ========================================================= *\/\r\n.why{background:var(--white);}\r\n.why-grid{\r\n  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:30px;\r\n}\r\n@media (max-width:900px){.why-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}\r\n@media (max-width:600px){.why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}\r\n\r\n.why-card{\r\n  padding:36px 28px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);\r\n  transition:all .35s ease;background:var(--white);\r\n}\r\n.why-card:hover{background:var(--warm-white);border-color:var(--blush);}\r\n.why-icon{\r\n  width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);\r\n  background:var(--forest);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;\r\n  margin-bottom:22px;\r\n}\r\n.why-icon svg{width:24px;height:24px;fill:none;stroke:var(--white);stroke-width:1.8;}\r\n.why-card h3{font-size:18px;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:12px;}\r\n.why-card p{font-size:14.5px;color:#555;line-height:1.7;}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   SPECIALIST \/ CONSULTATION SECTION\r\n   ========================================================= *\/\r\n.specialist{background:var(--warm-white);}\r\n.specialist-grid{\r\n  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr;gap:70px;align-items:center;\r\n}\r\n@media (max-width:900px){.specialist-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:50px;}}\r\n\r\n.specialist-visual{position:relative;}\r\n.specialist-visual-main{\r\n  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;\r\n  aspect-ratio:4\/5;background:var(--sage-soft);\r\n  position:relative;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);\r\n}\r\n.specialist-visual-main img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}\r\n.specialist-visual-deco{\r\n  position:absolute;bottom:-30px;left:-30px;width:160px;height:160px;\r\n  border:3px solid var(--blush);border-radius:var(--radius);z-index:-1;opacity:.5;\r\n}\r\n.specialist-visual-stamp{\r\n  position:absolute;top:30px;right:-30px;\r\n  background:var(--forest);color:var(--white);\r\n  padding:18px 22px;border-radius:var(--radius);\r\n  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);z-index:2;\r\n}\r\n.specialist-visual-stamp strong{\r\n  display:block;font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;\r\n  letter-spacing:1px;line-height:1.3;margin-bottom:2px;\r\n}\r\n.specialist-visual-stamp span{\r\n  font-size:11px;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.85;\r\n}\r\n@media (max-width:900px){\r\n  .specialist-visual-stamp{top:auto;bottom:20px;right:20px;}\r\n  .specialist-visual-deco{width:100px;height:100px;}\r\n}\r\n\r\n.specialist-content .eyebrow{margin-bottom:14px;display:block;}\r\n.specialist-content h2{\r\n  font-size:clamp(30px, 3vw, 42px);font-weight:700;\r\n  margin-bottom:22px;letter-spacing:-1px;\r\n}\r\n.specialist-content h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--blush);font-weight:300;}\r\n.specialist-content p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;color:#444;margin-bottom:18px;}\r\n.specialist-credentials{\r\n  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:18px;margin:28px 0 32px;\r\n  padding:24px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);\r\n}\r\n.specialist-credentials-item{\r\n  display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;\r\n}\r\n.specialist-credentials-item svg{\r\n  width:24px;height:24px;fill:none;stroke:var(--forest);stroke-width:1.8;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px;\r\n}\r\n.specialist-credentials-item strong{\r\n  font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500;color:var(--forest);\r\n  display:block;margin-bottom:2px;\r\n}\r\n.specialist-credentials-item span{font-size:13px;color:#666;line-height:1.5;}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   TESTIMONIAL\r\n   ========================================================= *\/\r\n.testimonial{\r\n  background:var(--blush-soft);\r\n  position:relative;overflow:hidden;\r\n}\r\n.testimonial::before{\r\n  content:'\"';position:absolute;top:-80px;left:40px;\r\n  font-family:'Roboto',serif;font-size:420px;font-weight:900;\r\n  color:var(--blush);opacity:.1;line-height:1;\r\n}\r\n.testimonial-inner{\r\n  max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;position:relative;z-index:1;\r\n}\r\n.testimonial-quote{\r\n  font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif;font-size:clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 32px);font-weight:300;\r\n  font-style:italic;color:var(--forest);line-height:1.5;letter-spacing:-.3px;\r\n  margin-bottom:36px;\r\n}\r\n.testimonial-author{\r\n  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:16px;\r\n}\r\n.testimonial-avatar{\r\n  width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;\r\n  background:var(--sage);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;\r\n  color:var(--white);font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif;font-weight:500;font-size:18px;\r\n}\r\n.testimonial-name{text-align:left;}\r\n.testimonial-name strong{\r\n  display:block;font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif;color:var(--forest);\r\n  font-weight:500;font-size:16px;margin-bottom:2px;\r\n}\r\n.testimonial-name span{font-size:13px;color:var(--sage);letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;}\r\n.testimonial-rating{\r\n  display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:4px;margin-bottom:24px;\r\n}\r\n.testimonial-rating svg{width:20px;height:20px;fill:var(--blush);}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   FAQ\r\n   ========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.tmcard{width:350px;flex-shrink:0;background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:22px 24px;box-shadow:0 2px 18px rgba(21,65,52,0.07);border:1px solid rgba(21,65,52,0.07);}\r\n\r\n.faq{background:var(--warm-white);}\r\n.faq-wrap{max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;}\r\n.faq-item{\r\n  background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);margin-bottom:14px;\r\n  border:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden;transition:all .25s ease;\r\n}\r\n.faq-item:hover{border-color:var(--blush);}\r\n.faq-item.open{border-color:var(--forest);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}\r\n.faq-q{\r\n  padding:22px 28px;cursor:pointer;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;\r\n  font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif;font-weight:500;font-size:16.5px;color:var(--forest);\r\n}\r\n.faq-q-icon{\r\n  width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--sage-soft);\r\n  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;transition:all .3s ease;\r\n  position:relative;\r\n}\r\n.faq-q-icon::before,\r\n.faq-q-icon::after{\r\n  content:'';position:absolute;width:12px;height:2px;background:var(--forest);\r\n  transition:transform .3s ease;\r\n}\r\n.faq-q-icon::after{transform:rotate(90deg);}\r\n.faq-item.open .faq-q-icon{background:var(--forest);}\r\n.faq-item.open .faq-q-icon::before,\r\n.faq-item.open .faq-q-icon::after{background:var(--white);}\r\n.faq-item.open .faq-q-icon::after{transform:rotate(0);}\r\n.faq-a{\r\n  max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .35s ease, padding .35s ease;\r\n  padding:0 28px;color:#555;line-height:1.75;font-size:15px;\r\n}\r\n.faq-item.open .faq-a{max-height:400px;padding:0 28px 24px;}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   FINAL CTA\r\n   ========================================================= *\/\r\n.cta-band{\r\n  background:var(--forest);color:var(--white);position:relative;overflow:hidden;\r\n  padding:100px 0;\r\n}\r\n.cta-band::before{\r\n  content:'';position:absolute;top:-100px;right:-100px;width:400px;height:400px;\r\n  border-radius:50%;background:rgba(204,151,130,0.12);\r\n}\r\n.cta-band::after{\r\n  content:'';position:absolute;bottom:-100px;left:-100px;width:300px;height:300px;\r\n  border-radius:50%;background:rgba(119,134,108,0.15);\r\n}\r\n.cta-inner{\r\n  position:relative;z-index:1;text-align:center;max-width:780px;margin:0 auto;\r\n}\r\n.cta-inner .eyebrow{color:var(--blush);margin-bottom:18px;display:block;}\r\n.cta-inner h2{\r\n  color:var(--white);font-size:clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);font-weight:700;\r\n  margin-bottom:24px;letter-spacing:-1px;\r\n}\r\n.cta-inner h2 em{color:var(--blush);font-style:italic;font-weight:300;}\r\n.cta-inner p{\r\n  font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);\r\n  margin-bottom:38px;\r\n}\r\n.cta-inner .btn-primary{background:var(--blush);color:var(--forest);}\r\n.cta-inner .btn-primary:hover{background:var(--white);color:var(--forest);}\r\n.cta-buttons{display:flex;gap:16px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   APPOINTMENT MODAL\r\n   ========================================================= *\/\r\n.modal-backdrop{\r\n  position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);z-index:200;\r\n  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:all .3s ease;\r\n  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:20px;\r\n}\r\n.modal-backdrop.open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;}\r\n.modal-box{\r\n  background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);max-width:560px;width:100%;\r\n  max-height:90vh;overflow-y:auto;transform:scale(0.95);transition:transform .3s ease;\r\n  box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);\r\n}\r\n.modal-backdrop.open .modal-box{transform:scale(1);}\r\n.modal-head{\r\n  padding:26px 32px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);\r\n  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;\r\n}\r\n.modal-head h3{font-size:22px;font-weight:500;margin:0;}\r\n.modal-head h3 em{color:var(--blush);font-style:italic;font-weight:300;}\r\n.modal-close{background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:8px;border-radius:50%;}\r\n.modal-close:hover{background:var(--warm-white);}\r\n.modal-close svg{width:22px;height:22px;fill:var(--forest);}\r\n.modal-body{padding:28px 32px;}\r\n.f-field{margin-bottom:16px;}\r\n.f-field label{\r\n  display:block;font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:500;\r\n  color:var(--forest);letter-spacing:.5px;margin-bottom:6px;\r\n}\r\n.f-field input,\r\n.f-field select,\r\n.f-field textarea{\r\n  width:100%;padding:12px 14px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);\r\n  font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--charcoal);\r\n  background:var(--white);transition:border-color .25s ease;\r\n}\r\n.f-field input:focus,\r\n.f-field select:focus,\r\n.f-field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--forest);}\r\n.f-field textarea{min-height:80px;resize:vertical;}\r\n.form-row-2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;}\r\n@media (max-width:480px){.form-row-2{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}\r\n.btn-submit{\r\n  width:100%;padding:14px;background:var(--forest);color:var(--white);border:none;\r\n  font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;\r\n  text-transform:uppercase;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);cursor:pointer;transition:background .25s ease;\r\n}\r\n.btn-submit:hover{background:var(--charcoal);}\r\nbody.modal-open{overflow:hidden;}\r\n\r\n\/* === TESTIMONIALS CAROUSEL === *\/\r\n.testimonials{background:var(--blush-soft);padding:80px 0;}\r\n.tc-head{text-align:center;margin-bottom:56px;}\r\n.tc-eyebrow{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:14px;margin-bottom:18px;}\r\n.tc-eyebrow span{font-size:11.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blush);}\r\n.tc-eyebrow::before,.tc-eyebrow::after{content:'';flex:0 0 40px;height:1px;background:var(--blush);opacity:.6;}\r\n.tc-head h2{font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif;font-size:clamp(28px,3.5vw,40px);font-weight:700;color:var(--forest);line-height:1.2;margin:0;}\r\n.tc-viewport{overflow:hidden;position:relative;}\r\n.tc-track{display:flex;transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);}\r\n.tc-slide{flex:0 0 100%;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;padding:0 4px 4px;}\r\n.tc-card{background:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:32px 28px 28px;box-shadow:0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.07);position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0;}\r\n.tc-card-top{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:18px;}\r\n.tc-stars{display:flex;gap:3px;}\r\n.tc-stars svg{width:17px;height:17px;fill:#FBBC05;}\r\n.tc-quote-icon{font-size:52px;line-height:.7;color:#e0e0e0;font-family:Georgia,serif;font-weight:700;user-select:none;flex-shrink:0;}\r\n.tc-text{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.75;color:#555;font-style:italic;flex:1;margin-bottom:24px;}\r\n.tc-author{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-top:auto;}\r\n.tc-avatar{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--forest);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;flex-shrink:0;}\r\n.tc-author-info strong{display:block;font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--forest);margin-bottom:2px;}\r\n.tc-author-info span{font-size:12.5px;color:#999;letter-spacing:.3px;}\r\n.tc-nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:20px;margin-top:40px;}\r\n.tc-btn{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid 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class=\"pghero-crumb-sep\">\/<\/span><span>Periodontal Diseases &amp; Flap<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <h1 class=\"fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.1s\">Save the gums,<br>protect the <em>teeth.<\/em><\/h1>\r\n    <p class=\"pghero-lead fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.2s\">Periodontal (gum) disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults \u2014 but caught and treated properly, most teeth can be saved. We treat every stage from gingivitis to advanced periodontitis.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"pghero-cta fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.3s\">\r\n      <a href=\"#\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" data-open-modal=\"appointmentModal\">Book Consultation<\/a>\r\n      <a href=\"#treatments\" class=\"btn btn-secondary\">Our Treatments<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"pghero-trust fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.4s\"><div class=\"pghero-trust-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4m5 7a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><span>Non-Surgical &amp; Surgical<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"pghero-trust-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><span>Evidence-Based<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"pghero-trust-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20 21v-2a4 4 0 00-4-4H8a4 4 0 00-4 4v2M12 11a4 4 0 100-8 4 4 0 000 8z\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><span>2,000+ Perio Cases<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"pghero-right fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.15s\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emblixtestingserver.com\/aliva\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/periodontalflapsurgery.webp\" alt=\"Periodontal Diseases & Flap at Aliva Aesthetics, Vijayawada\" onerror=\"this.parentElement.style.background='var(--sage-soft)';this.style.display='none';\">\r\n    <div class=\"pghero-badge\"><div class=\"pghero-badge-num\">85%<\/div><div class=\"pghero-badge-text\">of teeth threatened by gum disease can be saved with proper treatment<\/div><\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/section>\r\n<!-- ==================== INTRO SECTION ==================== -->\r\n<section class=\"section intro\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"intro-grid\">\r\n  <div class=\"intro-visual fu\">\r\n    <div class=\"intro-visual-deco\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"intro-visual-main\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emblixtestingserver.com\/aliva\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/periodontaldiseasesflap-1.jpg\" alt=\"Understanding Periodontal Diseases & Flap\" onerror=\"this.parentElement.style.background='var(--sage-soft)'\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"intro-visual-badge\"><strong>12+<\/strong><span>Years Dental Expertise<\/span><\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"intro-content fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.15s\">\r\n    <span class=\"eyebrow\">Understanding Periodontal Diseases &amp; Flap<\/span>\r\n    <h2>Silent, progressive, and very treatable \u2014 <em>if you act.<\/em><\/h2>\r\n    <p>Gum disease starts silently \u2014 bleeding gums when brushing, mild tenderness, or a gum that looks slightly red. Left untreated, the infection destroys the bone supporting the teeth and eventually leads to tooth loss.<\/p><p>At Aliva Aesthetics, we treat periodontal disease at every stage \u2014 from non-surgical deep cleaning for early disease to flap surgery for advanced cases. Our goal in every case is to stop the disease and save as many teeth as possible.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"intro-highlights\"><div class=\"intro-highlights-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><div><strong>Every Stage Treated<\/strong><span>Gingivitis through advanced periodontitis \u2014 we have the right treatment.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"intro-highlights-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4m5 7a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><div><strong>85% of Teeth Saved<\/strong><span>With proper treatment, most teeth threatened by gum disease can be retained.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"intro-highlights-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20 4c0 8-6 14-14 14M6 18c0-6 5-11 12-12M4 20l4-4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><div><strong>Non-Surgical First<\/strong><span>Deep cleaning is tried before any surgical option.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"intro-highlights-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20.84 4.61a5.5 5.5 0 00-7.78 0L12 5.67l-1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 00-7.78 7.78l1.06 1.06L12 21.23l7.78-7.78 1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 000-7.78z\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><div><strong>Maintenance Ongoing<\/strong><span>Periodontal health requires long-term monitoring and maintenance.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\r\n<!-- ==================== STATS BAND ==================== -->\r\n<section class=\"stats\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"stats-grid\"><div class=\"stats-item fu\"><strong>2,000<em>+<\/em><\/strong><span>Perio Cases Treated<\/span><\/div><div class=\"stats-item fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.1s\"><strong>85<em>%<\/em><\/strong><span>Teeth Saved<\/span><\/div><div class=\"stats-item fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.2s\"><strong>4<em>Stages<\/em><\/strong><span>of Disease We Treat<\/span><\/div><div class=\"stats-item fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.3s\"><strong>15<em>+<\/em><\/strong><span>Years Experience<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\r\n<!-- ==================== CAUSES & RISK FACTORS ==================== -->\r\n<section class=\"section causes\"><div class=\"container\">\r\n  <div class=\"section-head fu\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">What Causes It<\/span><h2>What drives gum <em>disease.<\/em><\/h2><p>Periodontal disease has well-understood causes \u2014 addressing them is essential for treatment to work.<\/p><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"causes-grid\"><div class=\"cause-card fu\"><div class=\"cause-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2.5C9 7 5.5 10.5 5.5 14a6.5 6.5 0 0013 0c0-3.5-3.5-7-6.5-11.5z\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Plaque &amp; Tartar<\/h3><p>Calcified plaque (tartar) below the gumline harbours bacteria that destroy bone.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cause-card fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.1s\"><div class=\"cause-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 2h6M10 2v6l-5 9a2 2 0 002 3h10a2 2 0 002-3l-5-9V2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Smoking<\/h3><p>Smokers have dramatically higher rates of gum disease and poorer treatment response.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cause-card fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.2s\"><div class=\"cause-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M6 2c0 6 12 8 12 14M18 2c0 6-12 8-12 14M6 22c0-3 12-5 12-8M18 22c0-3-12-5-12-8M7 6h10M7 18h10M9 9h6M9 15h6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Genetic Susceptibility<\/h3><p>Some people are genetically more susceptible to aggressive periodontal disease.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cause-card fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.3s\"><div class=\"cause-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3 12h4l2 6 4-14 2 8h6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Diabetes<\/h3><p>Poorly controlled diabetes strongly correlates with more severe gum disease.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cause-card fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.4s\"><div class=\"cause-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20 4c0 8-6 14-14 14M6 18c0-6 5-11 12-12M4 20l4-4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Poor Oral Hygiene<\/h3><p>Inadequate brushing and flossing allows plaque to accumulate and harden.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"cause-card fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.5s\"><div class=\"cause-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M21 12a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0zM12 7v5l3 3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Stress<\/h3><p>Stress reduces immune response and increases inflammatory markers linked to periodontal disease.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\r\n<!-- ==================== TYPES ==================== -->\r\n<section class=\"section types\"><div class=\"container\">\r\n  <div class=\"section-head fu\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Know the Signs<\/span><h2>Stages of gum disease <em>we treat.<\/em><\/h2><p>Periodontal disease is classified in stages \u2014 treatment is matched precisely to the stage.<\/p><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"types-grid\"><div class=\"type-card fu\"><div class=\"type-visual v1 has-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emblixtestingserver.com\/aliva\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/gingivitis.webp\" alt=\"Gingivitis gum inflammation treatment\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.parentElement.classList.remove('has-img');this.remove();\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2.5C9 7 5.5 10.5 5.5 14a6.5 6.5 0 0013 0c0-3.5-3.5-7-6.5-11.5z\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"type-body\"><span class=\"type-tag\">Stage 1<\/span><h3>Gingivitis<\/h3><p>Reversible inflammation of the gum only \u2014 treated with professional cleaning and improved home care.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"type-card fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.1s\"><div class=\"type-visual v2 has-img\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emblixtestingserver.com\/aliva\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/earlyperiodontitis.webp\" alt=\"Early periodontitis gum disease\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.parentElement.classList.remove('has-img');this.remove();\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20 4c0 8-6 14-14 14M6 18c0-6 5-11 12-12M4 20l4-4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"type-body\"><span class=\"type-tag\">Stage 2<\/span><h3>Early Periodontitis<\/h3><p>Bone loss beginning \u2014 treated with scaling and root planing (deep cleaning).<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"type-card fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.2s\"><div class=\"type-visual v3 has-img\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emblixtestingserver.com\/aliva\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/moderateperiodontitis.jpg\" alt=\"Moderate periodontitis bone loss\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.parentElement.classList.remove('has-img');this.remove();\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2L2 7l10 5 10-5-10-5zM2 17l10 5 10-5M2 12l10 5 10-5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"type-body\"><span class=\"type-tag\">Stage 3<\/span><h3>Moderate Periodontitis<\/h3><p>Significant bone loss and pocketing \u2014 deep cleaning and close monitoring.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"type-card fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.3s\"><div class=\"type-visual v4 has-img\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emblixtestingserver.com\/aliva\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/severeperiodontitis.jpg\" alt=\"Severe periodontitis advanced gum\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.parentElement.classList.remove('has-img');this.remove();\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3 21l6-6M14 4l6 6-9 9-6-6 9-9zM12 6l6 6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"type-body\"><span class=\"type-tag\">Stage 4<\/span><h3>Severe Periodontitis<\/h3><p>Deep pockets, major bone loss \u2014 surgical treatment (flap surgery) to access and clean.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"type-card fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.4s\"><div class=\"type-visual v5 has-img\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emblixtestingserver.com\/aliva\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/periodontaldiseasesflap.webp\" alt=\"Periodontal flap surgery\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.parentElement.classList.remove('has-img');this.remove();\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"type-body\"><span class=\"type-tag\">Surgical<\/span><h3>Flap Surgery<\/h3><p>Gum is reflected to allow direct access to deep deposits and bone defects.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"type-card fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.5s\"><div class=\"type-visual v6 has-img\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emblixtestingserver.com\/aliva\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/supportivetherapy.webp\" alt=\"Supportive periodontal therapy\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.parentElement.classList.remove('has-img');this.remove();\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"type-body\"><span class=\"type-tag\">Maintenance<\/span><h3>Supportive Therapy<\/h3><p>Ongoing 3-monthly cleaning and monitoring to prevent disease recurrence.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\r\n<!-- ==================== OUR APPROACH ==================== -->\r\n<section class=\"section approach\"><div class=\"approach-inner\"><div class=\"container\">\r\n  <div class=\"section-head fu\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">The Aliva Approach<\/span><h2>Excellence, led by <em>compassion.<\/em><\/h2><p>Our periodontal philosophy: accurate staging, non-surgical treatment first, surgical only where necessary, and lifelong maintenance to protect what's been saved.<\/p><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"approach-grid\"><div class=\"approach-pillar fu\"><span class=\"approach-pillar-num\">01<\/span><div class=\"approach-pillar-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M11 19a8 8 0 100-16 8 8 0 000 16zM21 21l-4.35-4.35\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Listen<\/h3><p>Your dental history and concerns \u2014 heard carefully before any recommendation.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"approach-pillar fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.1s\"><span class=\"approach-pillar-num\">02<\/span><div class=\"approach-pillar-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M6 18h12M9 18V9a3 3 0 016 0M9 4l3 3M5 22h14\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Assess<\/h3><p>Thorough examination with X-rays and digital imaging where needed.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"approach-pillar fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.2s\"><span class=\"approach-pillar-num\">03<\/span><div class=\"approach-pillar-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2L2 7l10 5 10-5-10-5zM2 17l10 5 10-5M2 12l10 5 10-5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Treat<\/h3><p>A precise treatment plan matched to your clinical needs and preferences.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"approach-pillar fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.3s\"><span class=\"approach-pillar-num\">04<\/span><div class=\"approach-pillar-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20.84 4.61a5.5 5.5 0 00-7.78 0L12 5.67l-1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 00-7.78 7.78l1.06 1.06L12 21.23l7.78-7.78 1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 000-7.78z\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Care<\/h3><p>Follow-up support and home-care guidance to protect your results.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\r\n<!-- ==================== TREATMENT OPTIONS ==================== -->\r\n<section class=\"section treatments\" id=\"treatments\"><div class=\"container\">\r\n  <div class=\"section-head fu\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Our Periodontal Treatments<\/span><h2>Stop the disease, <em>save the teeth.<\/em><\/h2><p>Periodontal treatment is staged \u2014 starting with the least invasive approach and progressing only if needed.<\/p><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"treatments-grid\"><div class=\"treatment-card fu\"><div class=\"treatment-visual v1 has-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emblixtestingserver.com\/aliva\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/scalingrootplaning.jpg\" alt=\"Scaling root planing deep clean\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none';this.parentElement.classList.remove('has-img');\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20 4c0 8-6 14-14 14M6 18c0-6 5-11 12-12M4 20l4-4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"treatment-body\"><span class=\"type-tag\">Non-Surgical<\/span><h3>Scaling &amp; Root Planing<\/h3><p>Deep cleaning below the gumline to remove tartar and smooth root surfaces \u2014 the cornerstone of periodontal treatment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"treatment-card fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.1s\"><div class=\"treatment-visual v2 has-img\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emblixtestingserver.com\/aliva\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/periodontaldiseasesflap.webp\" alt=\"Periodontal flap surgery procedure\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none';this.parentElement.classList.remove('has-img');\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3 21l6-6M14 4l6 6-9 9-6-6 9-9zM12 6l6 6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"treatment-body\"><span class=\"type-tag\">Advanced<\/span><h3>Periodontal Flap Surgery<\/h3><p>Surgical access to deep pockets and bone defects when non-surgical hasn't been sufficient.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"treatment-card fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.2s\"><div class=\"treatment-visual v3 has-img\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emblixtestingserver.com\/aliva\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bonegraftingregeneration.webp\" alt=\"Bone grafting regeneration periodontal\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none';this.parentElement.classList.remove('has-img');\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l2 6 6 2-6 2-2 6-2-6-6-2 6-2 2-6z\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"treatment-body\"><span class=\"type-tag\">Regenerative<\/span><h3>Bone Grafting (Regeneration)<\/h3><p>Bone graft material to regenerate lost supporting bone around teeth in suitable defects.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"treatment-card fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.3s\"><div class=\"treatment-visual v4 has-img\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emblixtestingserver.com\/aliva\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/supportiveperiotherapy.png\" alt=\"Supportive periodontal maintenance\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none';this.parentElement.classList.remove('has-img');\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"treatment-body\"><span class=\"type-tag\">Maintenance<\/span><h3>Supportive Perio Therapy<\/h3><p>3-monthly cleaning and monitoring to prevent recurrence and protect treatment outcomes.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\r\n<!-- ==================== PATIENT JOURNEY ==================== -->\r\n<section class=\"section journey\"><div class=\"container\">\r\n  <div class=\"section-head fu\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Your Journey<\/span><h2>From consultation to <em>confident results.<\/em><\/h2><p>Every Aliva journey is calm, clear, and carefully considered.<\/p><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"journey-timeline\"><div class=\"journey-line\"><\/div><div class=\"journey-step fu\"><div class=\"journey-step-num\">01<\/div><h3>Consultation<\/h3><p>A relaxed conversation about your dental concern and goals.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"journey-step fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.1s\"><div class=\"journey-step-num\">02<\/div><h3>Examination<\/h3><p>Thorough clinical check, X-rays, and necessary imaging.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"journey-step fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.2s\"><div class=\"journey-step-num\">03<\/div><h3>Treatment Plan<\/h3><p>A clear plan: what's needed, why, and the cost \u2014 with no surprises.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"journey-step fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.3s\"><div class=\"journey-step-num\">04<\/div><h3>Treatment<\/h3><p>Expert, gentle treatment delivered at your comfort level.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"journey-step fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.4s\"><div class=\"journey-step-num\">05<\/div><h3>Aftercare<\/h3><p>Aftercare guidance, scheduled follow-ups, and preventive advice.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\r\n<!-- ==================== RESULTS & BEFORE\/AFTER ==================== -->\r\n<section class=\"section results\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"results-grid\">\r\n  <div class=\"results-visual fu\">\r\n    <div class=\"results-ba\">\r\n      <div class=\"results-ba-item\"><span class=\"results-ba-label\">Before<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emblixtestingserver.com\/aliva\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/periodontaldiseasesflapbefore.jpg\" alt=\"Before\" onerror=\"this.parentElement.style.background='var(--sage-soft)'\"><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"results-ba-item\"><span class=\"results-ba-label after\">After<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emblixtestingserver.com\/aliva\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/periodontaldiseasesflapafter.jpg\" alt=\"After\" onerror=\"this.parentElement.style.background='var(--blush-soft)'\"><\/div>\r\n    <\/div><p class=\"results-caption\">Representative outcome \u00b7 SRP + flap surgery + maintenance \u00b7 1 year<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"results-content fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.15s\">\r\n    <span class=\"eyebrow\">What You Can Expect<\/span>\r\n    <h2>Real results, <em>worth the care.<\/em><\/h2>\r\n    <p>Quality dental treatment delivers visible, lasting results. Most patients see significant improvement within the first few visits of a well-planned course.<\/p>\r\n    <ul class=\"results-checklist\"><li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg><div><strong>Disease stopped<\/strong> and pockets reduced to healthy, maintainable depths.<\/div><\/li><li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg><div><strong>Teeth saved<\/strong> that would have been extracted without treatment.<\/div><\/li><li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg><div><strong>Bone preserved<\/strong> or regenerated in suitable cases.<\/div><\/li><li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg><div><strong>Long-term health maintained<\/strong> with regular supportive periodontal therapy.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\r\n    <a href=\"#\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" data-open-modal=\"appointmentModal\">Start Your Journey<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\r\n<!-- ==================== WHY CHOOSE ALIVA ==================== -->\r\n<section class=\"section why\"><div class=\"container\">\r\n  <div class=\"section-head fu\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Why Aliva<\/span><h2>Vijayawada's trusted name for <em>periodontal disease treatment.<\/em><\/h2><p>Behind every treatment is a team, a philosophy, and a standard.<\/p><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"why-grid\"><div class=\"why-card fu\"><div class=\"why-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4m5 7a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>MDS-Qualified Specialists<\/h3><p>Every treatment supervised by a qualified dental specialist \u2014 no shortcuts.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"why-card fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.1s\"><div class=\"why-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2L2 7l10 5 10-5-10-5zM2 17l10 5 10-5M2 12l10 5 10-5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Advanced Technology<\/h3><p>Digital X-rays, CBCT 3D imaging, and laser-assisted procedures.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"why-card fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.2s\"><div class=\"why-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20 21v-2a4 4 0 00-4-4H8a4 4 0 00-4 4v2M12 11a4 4 0 100-8 4 4 0 000 8z\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Personalised Care<\/h3><p>No two mouths are alike. Every plan is tailored to your clinical needs.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"why-card fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.3s\"><div class=\"why-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20.84 4.61a5.5 5.5 0 00-7.78 0L12 5.67l-1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 00-7.78 7.78l1.06 1.06L12 21.23l7.78-7.78 1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 000-7.78z\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Painless-First Approach<\/h3><p>Gentle anaesthesia and modern techniques for truly comfortable dentistry.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"why-card fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.4s\"><div class=\"why-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Transparent Pricing<\/h3><p>Itemised costs, honest timelines, no surprise bills.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"why-card fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.5s\"><div class=\"why-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Follow-Up &amp; Education<\/h3><p>We explain home care, diet, and habits that protect your results.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\r\n<!-- ==================== SPECIALIST SECTION ==================== -->\r\n<section class=\"section specialist\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"specialist-grid\">\r\n  <div class=\"specialist-visual fu\">\r\n    <div class=\"specialist-visual-deco\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"specialist-visual-main\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/emblixtestingserver.com\/aliva\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/varun.png\" alt=\"Dr. Varun Reddy\" onerror=\"this.parentElement.style.background='var(--sage-soft)';this.style.display='none';\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"specialist-visual-stamp\"><strong>Dr. Varun Reddy<\/strong><span>Chief Dental Officer<\/span><\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"specialist-content fu\" style=\"transition-delay:.15s\">\r\n    <span class=\"eyebrow\">Meet Your Specialist<\/span>\r\n    <h2>Periodontal care guided by <em>evidence and commitment.<\/em><\/h2>\r\n    <p>Dr. Varun Reddy approaches every periodontal case with a treatment goal of saving teeth. With 12+ years of clinical experience and a focus on evidence-based periodontal protocols, he manages early to advanced cases \u2014 non-surgically and surgically.<\/p><p>Consultations are clear and honest. We explain the disease stage, what treatment involves, and what the prognosis of each tooth is \u2014 so you can make an informed decision about your care.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"specialist-credentials\">\r\n      <div class=\"specialist-credentials-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l2 6 6 2-6 2-2 6-2-6-6-2 6-2 2-6z\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><div><strong>MDS, Prosthodontics<\/strong><span>Crown, Implants &amp; Cosmetics<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"specialist-credentials-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><div><strong>BDS + PG<\/strong><span>Restorative &amp; Oral Surgery<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"specialist-credentials-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><div><strong>12+ Years<\/strong><span>Clinical Experience<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"specialist-credentials-item\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20 21v-2a4 4 0 00-4-4H8a4 4 0 00-4 4v2M12 11a4 4 0 100-8 4 4 0 000 8z\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><div><strong>2,000+<\/strong><span>Periodontal Cases Treated<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a href=\"#\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" data-open-modal=\"appointmentModal\">Book a Consultation<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\r\n<!-- ==================== FEATURED TESTIMONIAL ==================== -->\r\n<section class=\"section testimonials\">\r\n  <div class=\"container\">\r\n    <div class=\"tc-head fu\">\r\n      <div class=\"tc-eyebrow\"><span>PATIENT STORIES<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <h2>What Our Clients Say<\/h2>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"tc-viewport\">\r\n      <div class=\"tc-track\" id=\"tcTrack\">\r\n        <div class=\"tc-slide\"><div class=\"tc-card\"><div class=\"tc-card-top\"><div class=\"tc-stars\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"tc-quote-icon\">&ldquo;<\/div><\/div><p class=\"tc-text\">&ldquo;Moderate periodontitis with bone loss that had been progressing undetected for years was comprehensively treated at Aliva. Deep cleaning, antibiotics, and a strict maintenance schedule have stabilised my gum health completely over 6 months.&rdquo;<\/p><div class=\"tc-author\"><div class=\"tc-avatar\" style=\"background:var(--forest)\">S<\/div><div class=\"tc-author-info\"><strong>Sriram Babu<\/strong><span>Periodontitis Treatment<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tc-card\"><div class=\"tc-card-top\"><div class=\"tc-stars\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"tc-quote-icon\">&ldquo;<\/div><\/div><p class=\"tc-text\">&ldquo;Bleeding gums and bad breath that I had normalised for years turned out to be advanced gum disease. Aliva's periodontal treatment reversed the infection, stopped the bleeding entirely, and the gum health maintenance programme has kept it resolved.&rdquo;<\/p><div class=\"tc-author\"><div class=\"tc-avatar\" style=\"background:var(--sage)\">U<\/div><div class=\"tc-author-info\"><strong>Usha Krishnan<\/strong><span>Bleeding Gums<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tc-card\"><div class=\"tc-card-top\"><div class=\"tc-stars\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"tc-quote-icon\">&ldquo;<\/div><\/div><p class=\"tc-text\">&ldquo;Gum recession exposing my tooth roots was treated at Aliva with a combination of deep scaling and gum grafting. The root coverage achieved is excellent and my sensitivity has reduced dramatically. Precise and effective periodontology.&rdquo;<\/p><div class=\"tc-author\"><div class=\"tc-avatar\" style=\"background:var(--blush)\">R<\/div><div class=\"tc-author-info\"><strong>Ramana Varma<\/strong><span>Gum Recession<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"tc-slide\"><div class=\"tc-card\"><div class=\"tc-card-top\"><div class=\"tc-stars\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"tc-quote-icon\">&ldquo;<\/div><\/div><p class=\"tc-text\">&ldquo;Diabetic patient with severe gum disease \u2014 Aliva coordinated with my physician and designed a periodontal protocol that took my systemic health into account at every step. My gum health and blood sugar control both improved with treatment.&rdquo;<\/p><div class=\"tc-author\"><div class=\"tc-avatar\" style=\"background:var(--forest)\">S<\/div><div class=\"tc-author-info\"><strong>Sailaja Reddy<\/strong><span>Diabetic Gum Disease<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tc-card\"><div class=\"tc-card-top\"><div class=\"tc-stars\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"tc-quote-icon\">&ldquo;<\/div><\/div><p class=\"tc-text\">&ldquo;Loose teeth from bone loss that I feared would need extraction were stabilised at Aliva with a structured periodontal programme. Three teeth I thought I would lose are now firm and healthy after 4 months of treatment.&rdquo;<\/p><div class=\"tc-author\"><div class=\"tc-avatar\" style=\"background:var(--sage)\">C<\/div><div class=\"tc-author-info\"><strong>Chandu Naidu<\/strong><span>Bone Loss Treatment<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tc-card\"><div class=\"tc-card-top\"><div class=\"tc-stars\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 .587l3.668 7.431L24 9.75l-6 5.845L19.336 24 12 20.017 4.664 24 6 15.595 0 9.75l8.332-1.732z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"tc-quote-icon\">&ldquo;<\/div><\/div><p class=\"tc-text\">&ldquo;Periodontal maintenance every 3 months at Aliva has kept my gum disease completely under control for 2 years since active treatment ended. The monitoring is thorough and any early signs are addressed immediately. Excellent ongoing care.&rdquo;<\/p><div class=\"tc-author\"><div class=\"tc-avatar\" style=\"background:var(--blush)\">R<\/div><div class=\"tc-author-info\"><strong>Ratna Kumari<\/strong><span>Periodontal Maintenance<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"tc-nav\">\r\n      <button class=\"tc-btn\" id=\"tcPrev\" aria-label=\"Previous\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><polyline points=\"15 18 9 12 15 6\"\/><\/svg><\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"tc-dots\" id=\"tcDots\"><button class=\"tc-dot active\" data-idx=\"0\" aria-label=\"Slide 1\"><\/button><button class=\"tc-dot\" data-idx=\"1\" aria-label=\"Slide 2\"><\/button><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"tc-btn\" id=\"tcNext\" aria-label=\"Next\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><polyline points=\"9 6 15 12 9 18\"\/><\/svg><\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\n(function(){\r\n  var track=document.getElementById(\"tcTrack\");\r\n  var dots=document.querySelectorAll(\".tc-dot\");\r\n  var prev=document.getElementById(\"tcPrev\");\r\n  var next=document.getElementById(\"tcNext\");\r\n  var cur=0;var total=2;\r\n  function go(n){cur=(n+total)%total;track.style.transform=\"translateX(-\"+cur*100+\"%)\";dots.forEach(function(d,i){d.classList.toggle(\"active\",i===cur);});}\r\n  prev.addEventListener(\"click\",function(){go(cur-1);});\r\n  next.addEventListener(\"click\",function(){go(cur+1);});\r\n  dots.forEach(function(d){d.addEventListener(\"click\",function(){go(+this.dataset.idx);});});\r\n})();\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- ==================== FAQ SECTION ==================== -->\r\n<section class=\"section faq\"><div class=\"container\">\r\n  <div class=\"section-head fu\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Frequently Asked<\/span><h2>Your questions, <em>answered honestly.<\/em><\/h2><p>Common questions about periodontal disease and flap surgery \u2014 answered honestly.<\/p><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"faq-wrap\"><div class=\"faq-item fu\"><div class=\"faq-q\">Is gum disease reversible?<div class=\"faq-q-icon\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Early gum disease (gingivitis) is completely reversible with cleaning and improved home care. 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