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Periodontal treatment methods depend upon the type and severity of the disease.\u00a0 Your dentist and dental hygienist will evaluate you for periodontal disease and recommend the appropriate treatment.<\/p>\n

Periodontal disease progresses as the pocket, or space, between the tooth and gums gets filled with bacteria, plaque, and tartar, causing irritation to the surrounding tissues. \u00a0When these irritants remain in the pocket space, they can cause damage to the gums and eventually, the bone that supports the teeth!<\/p>\n

If the disease is caught in the early stages of\u00a0gingivitis<\/i>, and no damage has been done, one to two regular cleanings will be recommended.\u00a0 You will also be given instructions on improving your daily oral hygiene habits and having regular dental cleanings.<\/p>\n

If the disease has progressed to more advanced stages, a special periodontal cleaning called\u00a0scaling and root planing\u00a0<\/i><\/b>(deep cleaning)<\/i>\u00a0will be recommended.\u00a0 It is usually done one quadrant of the mouth at a time while the area is numb.\u00a0 In this procedure, tartar, plaque, and toxins are removed from above and below the gum line (scaling<\/i>) and rough spots on root surfaces are made smooth (planing<\/i>).\u00a0 This procedure helps gum tissue to heal and pockets to shrink.\u00a0 Medications, special medicated mouth rinses, and an electric tooth brush may be recommended to help control infection and healing.<\/p>\n

If the pockets do not heal after scaling and root planing, periodontal surgery may be needed to reduce pocket depths, making teeth easier to clean. \u00a0Your dentist may also recommend that you see a Periodontist (specialist of the gums and supporting bone).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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