Periodontal Treatment

When was the last time you visited with the dentist? If it has been longer than six months, it is time to schedule an in-depth cleaning along with periodontal treatment by dialing (951) 214-6585. Periodontal treatment includes myriad procedures and treatments including scaling and root planning, surgeries, tray delivery systems and more. Plenty of periodontal treatment is centered on surgery. The initial stages of gum disease mandate periodontal treatment through deep cleaning, scaling and root planing to attack tartar and plaque from those small periodontal pockets. Non-surgical periodontal treatment also smooths out the tooth root to eliminate toxins.

Scaling and root planing is by far the most common component of periodontal treatment. Scaling and root planing thwarts harmful bacterial toxins. In some cases, adjunctive therapy such as systemic antibiotics are used after scaling and root planing. However, most patients will not need additional treatment after scaling and root planing aside from ongoing maintenance. Tray delivery systems are another essential component of periodontal treatment. Impressions of the patient’s mouth are taken to create a tray delivery system. The customized tray that results is used at home to deliver medications similar to how fluoride trays deliver fluoride directly to the teeth.