Preventive Care
Periodontal (Gum) Care
Treatment for gum disease, from deep cleanings (scaling and root planing) to ongoing maintenance that protects your gums and teeth.
Healthy gums are the foundation your teeth stand on, and one of the clearest places where oral health meets whole-body health. Periodontal (gum) disease is a bacterial infection of the tissues around your teeth. It often progresses silently, so we measure and monitor your gums at every hygiene visit.
How we treat gum disease
When gum disease is caught early (gingivitis), a thorough professional cleaning and better home care can often reverse it. When it has progressed further, we recommend scaling and root planing, a comfortable deep cleaning below the gumline done with local anesthetic. Afterward, a personalized periodontal maintenance schedule keeps the infection from coming back.
As a Complete Health practice, we take gum inflammation seriously. Treating it protects your teeth, and it also removes a source of chronic inflammation that research has linked to cardiovascular health.
Common questions
What are the signs of gum disease?
Common signs include gums that bleed when you brush or floss, persistent bad breath, receding gums, and teeth that feel loose. Gum disease is often painless in its early stages, which is why regular screenings matter.
What is scaling and root planing?
It’s a deeper cleaning, done with local anesthetic so you stay comfortable. We remove bacteria and tartar from below the gumline and smooth the tooth roots so your gums can reattach and heal.
Why does gum health matter for the rest of my body?
Research has linked periodontal disease to broader health concerns, including cardiovascular health. Treating gum inflammation is a core part of our Complete Health approach to dentistry.