Caring for our gums and tooth-supporting bone is crucial to maintaining our natural teeth. Periodontal or gum disease (caused by a bacterial infection) threatens these supporting tissues and can cause tooth loss. Dentists are always on the lookout for early signs of gum disease and are quick to recommend periodontal therapy when trouble becomes apparent. Periodontal therapy's primary goal is always to restore diseased tissues to health.
Periodontal therapy procedures can be both surgical and non-surgical. Some of these procedures are: