What Does a Periodontal Treatment Include?

Your dental professional is specifically trained to treat and prevent infections in the periodontium and oral cavity. The treatment aims at

correcting any damaging conditions in the gums and restoring them to good health.

Here’s how the treatment works:

· Diagnostic – A series of tests will be conducted to determine whether or not you have periodontal disease and if so, at what

stage you are in. This diagnosis will determine your specific treatment. The recommendations can vary from lifestyle changes to

medications or surgery.

· Treatment – The list of possible treatments for mild cases includes mouthwash, over-the-counter antibiotics, professional

cleaning, or scaling and root planning of the gums. For more severe cases there may be a need for tooth extraction, gum grafting,

or even bone grafting.