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Non-Surgical Treatments

Periodontal health should be achieved in the least invasive and most cost-effective manner. This is often accomplished through non-surgical periodontal treatment, with the goal being the elimination of microorganisms responsible for periodontal destruction. This includes scaling and root planing, a careful cleaning of the root surfaces of the teeth to remove plaque and calculus (tartar) from deep periodontal pockets and to smooth the tooth root to remove bacterial toxins.

Additional therapy would include bite adjustment and local delivery of antimicrobials. In some cases, bacterial cultures are sent to the laboratory to determine which specific bacteria are causing your specific disease.

After non-surgical care many patients do not require any further active treatment. However, the majority of patients will require on-going maintenance therapy to sustain health.

Non-surgical therapy does have its limitations. When it does not achieve complete periodontal health, surgery may be indicated to restore periodontal tissues (gum and bone) damaged by periodontal diseases and to facilitate oral hygiene practices.