 Non-Surgical Services:
Scaling & Root Planing
Many times, the early stages of periodontal disease are best treated with non surgical therapy in the form of scaling and root planing. This may eliminate the need for further therapy, including surgery.
The initial stage of treatment is usually a thorough cleaning that may include scaling to remove plaque and calculus deposits beneath the gum line. Deposits below the gums are removed and the tooth root surfaces are smoothed allowing the gum tissue to heal. In some cases, the occlusion (bite) may require adjustment.
In rare instances antibiotics or irrigation with anti-microbials (chemical agents or mouth rinses) may be recommended to help control the growth of bacteria that create toxins and cause periodontitis.
The goal of scaling and root planing is to control the inflammation (infection) of periodontal disease, prior to assessing the damage to the tissues. This is analogous to a fireman putting out a house fire prior to you calling a contractor to evaluate the damage of the fire and develop a plan to correct this damage.
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