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Periodontal cleanings keep gum disease under control after treatment, removing bacteria from below the gumline before it can cause new damage.
Once you have had gum disease, a regular cleaning isn’t always enough. Periodontal maintenance cleanings go deeper, clearing plaque and tartar from the pockets between your teeth and gums where a toothbrush can’t reach. They’re usually scheduled more often than standard cleanings to keep inflammation from returning. At each visit, we measure your gum pockets, track changes over time, and adjust your home care routine so your progress holds for the long term. Many patients alternate these visits with their regular checkups.
Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning that treats gum disease below the gumline, helping inflamed gums heal and tighten around your teeth.
Scaling removes the tartar buildup from the tooth surface, including below the gums. Root planing then smooths the root surfaces and removes infected tooth structure, making it harder for bacteria to reattach. The treatment is non-surgical and done in our office, usually one section of the mouth per appointment to allow healing between visits. Advanced cases may call for numbing the area for complete comfort. Afterward, warm salt water rinses help soothe tender gums.
Arestin antibiotic therapy delivers medication directly into infected gum pockets, fighting bacteria right where gum disease starts.
After scaling and root planing, a powdered antibiotic called Arestin, made of minocycline microspheres, is placed inside periodontal pockets that need extra help. It works locally over time, targeting the bacteria that brushing and flossing alone can’t reach. Because it’s placed only where it’s needed, it acts as a focused addition to your deep cleaning. We recommend it when certain pockets remain deep or inflamed, and we recheck those areas at follow-up visits. Placement takes only a few minutes and usually needs no numbing.
Laser therapy uses focused light to treat infected gum tissue, offering a precise, gentle option as part of your gum disease care.
Dental lasers can remove diseased tissue and reduce bacteria in periodontal pockets while leaving healthy tissue largely untouched. Compared with traditional instruments, lasers often mean less bleeding, less discomfort after treatment, and quicker healing for many patients. Laser therapy is typically used alongside deep cleanings to help control periodontal disease before surgery becomes necessary. We explain whether it’s a good fit for your gums, and how it fits your plan, during your exam. It may help some patients avoid more invasive treatment.
Pocket reduction surgery cleans deep gum pockets that remain after advanced gum disease, helping prevent bacteria from collecting there again.
After periodontitis, the space between your teeth and gums can stay enlarged, creating a place where plaque and bacteria build up beyond the reach of brushing and flossing. During this procedure, the gum is gently folded back so the tooth roots can be thoroughly cleaned and damaged tissue removed. The gum is then secured closer to the tooth. The goal is a pocket small enough to keep clean every day, so your teeth stay healthier long term. Your stitches and healing are checked at a follow-up visit.
Osseous surgery and grafting repair bone damaged by periodontitis, rebuilding support around teeth that may otherwise loosen over time.
Periodontitis can leave defects in the bone that holds your teeth. After scaling and root planing, the area is numbed, the roots are cleaned, and the uneven bone is carefully reshaped. Where defects are too large to reshape, bone grafting material is added to encourage new growth. The gums are then stitched back into place. It’s a routine procedure with a strong track record, and it helps give your teeth a firmer foundation. We review your x-rays with you so you can see the areas that need support.
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