Periodontal Therapy

Infection & Therapy Treatment

Periodontal infection is caused by bacteria that are always present in our mouths. Some of us are more susceptible than others, depending on how well our body fights infection - this can vary from day to day or week to week.

Bleeding gums are a definite sign that an infection is present. The lining of the gum tissue next to the tooth becomes cracked, ulcerated and bleeds when gently touched. If the infection continues uncontrolled, it will result in the loss of the teeth, since there will be nothing left to support them.

We are excited about our ability to detect this infection early and to be able to offer you non-surgical therapy. We use a variety of treatment options, including ultrasonics, to reduce the toxin and bacterial levels to a point where the immune system can control the infection. We will also irrigate under the gum line with a prescription antimicrobial medicine. Your active participation with removal of bacteria at home every day is critical to the control of your infection. We will assist you with the specific instructions on effective bacterial (plaque) removal.

Periodontal infection is not curable but it is controllable. Following your active therapy, your doctor will recommend supportive periodontal therapy to help you keep your infection under control and thus prevent further bone destruction. We now know that the bacteria that cause periodontal infection can become disease producing in 45-90 days. Therefore, your interval for supportive periodontal therapy will be 12 weeks or less.

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