Things You Should Know for Your Health's Sake

A healthy smile comes from healthy teeth and gums. Periodontal Therapy is the branch of dentistry that encompasses the care and treatment of the supporting structures of the teeth. This includes the gingival (gum) tissues and the bone surrounding the teeth. A collaborative approach to providing periodontal care is utilized involving the patient, the dental hygienist, the dentist and a Periodontist (gum specialist) if indicated.

Our most common Periodontal Procedures are:

Laser Assisted Scaling and Root Planing - therapy to remove plaque, stain, and calculus (tartar) from tooth surfaces below the gumline and smooth root surfaces of teeth exposed by advancing periodontal disease.

Oral Hygiene Instruction - individualized instruction in the use of periodontal aides and medicaments to help in the treatment of periodontal (gum) disease.

Laser Corrective Periodontal Surgery - surgical correction of existing defects to facilitate easier maintenance of the periodontal (gum) tissues.