Periodontal Therapy

Periodontal therapy consists of multiple different treatments of affected gum either localized or generalized in the mouth. The most common procedure, scaling and root planing (deep cleaning), is often the first treatment of choice in fighting against gum disease. It is done in order to remove tartar and hard calculus build-up with bacteria around and below the gumline. Then further treatment regimen such as perio maintenance therapy is recommended to maintain oral health, or a referral to a periodontal specialist for extensive treatment such as gum surgery is recommended. At Huntington Family Dentistry, we evaluate every patient’s oral health and determine individualized periodontal treatment.

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