Periodontal Care & Gum Treatment
Non-surgical and surgical gum therapy.
Why gum health matters
Gum disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss and is increasingly linked to cardiovascular disease, diabetes complications, and preterm birth. Gingivitis is reversible; periodontitis causes irreversible bone loss. Early detection and treatment are the difference.
Non-surgical therapy (scaling and root planing)
For early-to-moderate periodontitis, deep cleaning below the gumline (scaling and root planing) is the first line of treatment. We deliver this over two visits under local anesthesia with an ultrasonic scaler. Most patients see meaningful pocket depth reduction within 3 months.
Maintenance therapy
Periodontal maintenance is not a routine cleaning. It is a structured 3- to 4-month recall program with specific protocols for sub-gingival plaque and biofilm control. Skipping maintenance visits reverses the gains from active therapy.
When surgery is required
A small percentage of cases with deep residual pockets or significant bone loss benefit from surgical therapy (flap surgery, regenerative grafting). We refer to a board-certified periodontist for these cases and coordinate the plan end to end.
The details other practices skip.
- 1.Non-surgical first, surgical only when truly necessary
- 2.3-to-4-month periodontal maintenance program, not re-labeled routine cleanings
- 3.Coordinated referral to a board-certified periodontist for advanced cases
What the full timeline looks like.
Assessment
60 minutes. Full periodontal charting, imaging, and written diagnosis.
Scaling and root planing
90 minutes each. Deep cleaning under local anesthesia across two visits.
Re-assessment
60 minutes. Pocket depth remeasurement and maintenance plan.
Periodontal maintenance
Every 3 to 4 months. Structured cleaning and monitoring.
What your fee actually includes.
Piezo ultrasonic scaler
Effective sub-gingival cleaning with less patient discomfort.
Perio charting software
Full 6-point probing with trend graphs tracked over time.
How it plays out in practice.
Situation · Moderate periodontitis with 5-6 mm pockets in upper-right and lower-left quadrants. No previous treatment.
Outcome · Two-visit scaling and root planing. 3-month re-eval showed pockets down to 3-4 mm. Continues on 3-month maintenance.
Is gum disease reversible?
Gingivitis (the earliest stage) is fully reversible with good home care and professional cleaning. Periodontitis causes irreversible bone loss, but active disease can be stopped and progression halted with the right treatment and maintenance.
Can I use my regular dentist for this?
If you have periodontal disease, you need periodontal-trained care, not general hygiene. A routine cleaning every 6 months will not control active disease. Our periodontal team follows specific protocols beyond routine prophylaxis.
Talk to us about periodontal care & gum treatment.
Complimentary consultation. One hour with a clinical director, imaging, and a written treatment plan.