Periodontal Care

Root planing, also known as deep scaling, is necessary for those patients who require more than a simple periodic cleaning due to some degree of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease can cause significant problems including such things as bone loss and tooth mobility, even tooth loss. The procedure known as root planing removes plaque, bacterial toxins, calculus and diseased tissue from the root surfaces of the tooth. This then deters plaque and bacteria from further damaging the tooth and the tissue surrounding it, thereby promoting better periodontal health.

Surgery may be necessary for a patient if periodontal root planing and periodic periodontal maintenance cleanings have not improved the patient’s situation. A gingivectomy or gingivoplasty is a procedure which involves removing soft tissue from the affected area so as to reshape and tighten the tissue to promote better periodontal health.

Perio Protect is an innovative, patented, non-invasive treatment regimen that utilizes custom trays for the treatment of gum disease. The trays are molded to the mouth of the individual patient and designed to deliver bacteria-fighting medicine deep below the gum line where brushing and flossing simply cannot reach. The customized periodontal medicament carriers are the only ones with FDA clearance and years of research to support reliable results. PerioProtect^® treatment is comfortable and easy to use. The benefits aren’t just limited to your gums because treatment will typically give patients whiter teeth and fresher breath.