Periodontal Therapy

Non-surgical periodontal treatment performed by a dentist or hygienist which involves thoroughly cleaning your teeth in the office to help heal inflamed or infected gum tissue.  Treatment involves removing the bacterial substance known as plaque and harder mineral deposits called calculus from tooth surfaces above and below the gum line (this is called scaling).  I may also involve smoothing the roots of your teeth (called root planning). 

Your condition will be monitored through regular examinations of your teeth and gums and measurement of the pockets that have formed in the gums surrounding your teeth.  Dental x-rays will be taken to check the condition of the roots of you teeth and the bone that supports your teeth.  You may also receive medications or special a mouth rinse to help control the growth of bacteria that accumulate around your teeth and cause inflammation and infection of gum tissues. Another part of our periodontal program is our laser therapy to help precisely treat infected gum tissue. Laser therapy can be used with a cleaning or during deeper cleanings.

You will also be taught proper methods for caring for you teeth at home.  The success of this treatment depends in part on your efforts to brush and floss daily, receive regular cleanings as directed, follow a healthy diet, avoid tobacco products and follow other recommendations.

Comments

[Las Vegas periodontics]

I go for non-surgical operation. I am afraid of blood.

[Las Vegas periodontist]

The primary goals of periodontal treatment are the eradication of the disease process from the gums, ligaments, and bones that surround the teeth, and restoration of health that can be maintained on a daily basis. This nonsurgical approach is the conservative method of treating periodontal disease; it is for the patient who is fearful of surgery or wants the most conservative, noninvasive treatment. This approach is also used for the patient who presents a case of mild-to-medium severity of periodontal disease.

[Brenna Hamrick-Stotts]

We have seen success for many patients with non-surgical treatments. This approach has helped patients improve their overall oral health. The laser treatment used to sterilize the deepest pockets help with that healing process.