Periodontal Therapy

Periodontal disease is a chronic infection beneath the gumline that damages bone, weakens the immune system, and increases systemic inflammation. Our periodontal therapy approach targets the bacteria responsible for gum disease, supports the healing of inflamed tissues, and helps you regain long-term gum stability.

Gum disease begins when harmful bacteria infiltrate the spaces between teeth and gums, triggering an immune response that breaks down the supporting bone. Left untreated, periodontal disease can cause tooth loss — and more importantly, contributes to heart disease, diabetes complications, Alzheimer’s disease, pregnancy risks, and other systemic conditions.

Understanding Periodontal Disease

Periodontal therapy is tailored to your specific level of disease and bacterial profile. Our multi-layered approach may include:

  • Scaling & Root Planing (SRP) — deep removal of infected biofilm below the gumline

  • Laser Bacterial Reduction — targeting residual pathogens and aiding tissue healing

  • PerioProtect Trays — at-home oxygenating gel that keeps killing bacteria between visits

  • Saliva Testing — identifying high-risk pathogens like P. gingivalis, T. forsythia, T. denticola, Aa, and Fn

  • Anti-inflammatory strategies to support your immune system and reduce recurrence

  • Remineralization support when recession and root exposure are present

Each component reinforces the others to create a powerful and predictable improvement in gum health.

How We Treat Gum Disease

Once periodontal disease has occurred, bone and attachment levels do not fully regenerate on their own. That’s why patients with a history of gum disease require Periodontal Maintenance visits every 3–4 months. These visits remove pathogenic bacteria before they can reorganize, helping prevent relapse and protect long-term results.

Maintaining Stability After Gum Disease

Gum disease is not only a dental condition — it is a systemic inflammatory burden. Treating periodontal infection reduces the bacterial load entering the bloodstream, lowers systemic inflammation, and helps protect your cardiovascular, metabolic, and cognitive health. Healthier gums contribute to a healthier life.

Protecting More Than Just Your Gums

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Bleeding gums, chronic bad breath, gum tenderness, recession, spaces forming between teeth, and visible tartar under the gums.

  • We use modern anesthetic techniques and gentle instrumentation for a comfortable experience. Laser therapy further reduces discomfort and promotes healing.

  • A preventive cleaning removes plaque above the gumline. Periodontal therapy treats infection deep below the gums where gum disease forms. It is a medical treatment, not a routine cleaning.

  • No. Once bacteria penetrate below the gumline, professional therapy is required to remove them. Home care supports healing but cannot replace treatment.

  • Every 3–4 months. Periodontal bacteria recolonize quickly, and this interval keeps the disease controlled.

  • Yes. Research links oral pathogens to heart disease, diabetes complications, rheumatoid arthritis, preterm birth, and Alzheimer’s disease. Treating gum disease reduces systemic inflammatory load.

  • Therapy stabilizes gum disease, but it requires ongoing maintenance. With proper care, most patients keep their teeth and avoid future bone loss.

  • Untreated gum disease leads to progressive bone loss, loose teeth, infections, and eventual tooth loss. It also increases systemic inflammation throughout the body.