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Periodontal Treatment
Periodontal treatment is gum health — hygiene visits, scaling and root planing, and, for advanced cases, surgery. Gum disease is quiet at first, which is exactly why regular visits catch it before it costs you teeth.
Overview
- Most gum disease is treatable non-surgically with cleaning and root planing — surgery is reserved for advanced cases only.
- Treatment is selected from your gum measurements, x-rays, health history, and response to non-surgical care.
- Early gingivitis is fully reversible with better home care and a professional cleaning — it doesn’t have to progress.
What to expect
Assessment
Gum pocket depths are measured around each tooth to gauge how far gum disease has progressed, from early gingivitis to more advanced periodontitis.
Scaling and root planing
A deep cleaning below the gumline removes bacteria and tartar buildup that a normal cleaning can’t reach, then smooths root surfaces so gums can reattach.
Maintenance
More frequent hygiene visits — often every 3–4 months rather than twice a year — keep the disease from returning.
Surgery, if needed
Reserved for severe cases where non-surgical treatment isn’t enough. We’ll always try the least invasive option first.
Frequently asked
Gingivitis is the early, reversible stage — red, inflamed, sometimes bleeding gums. Left untreated it progresses to periodontal disease, which affects the bone supporting your teeth and isn’t fully reversible.
It’s done with local anesthetic if needed, so it shouldn’t hurt during the procedure. Mild soreness for a few days afterward is normal.
Bleeding when you brush or floss, persistent bad breath, and gum sensitivity are common early signs. A hygiene exam measures it precisely.
Yes — it’s been linked to heart disease and diabetes complications, which is part of why we take it seriously rather than treating it as cosmetic.
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