Periodontal Care

Periodontics

An overview of care for gums and the structures that support the teeth.

Supporting the foundations of oral health

Periodontal care focuses on gums, bone, and other tissues that support the teeth. Bleeding, swelling, recession, persistent bad breath, mobility, and changes around teeth or implants can be reasons for evaluation.

From prevention to treatment

Care may include periodontal assessment, home-care guidance, scaling and root planing, maintenance, monitoring, and discussion of grafting or referral when appropriate. Recommendations depend on the diagnosis and response to treatment.

Coordinated care

Periodontal health can affect restorative, implant, and cosmetic treatment planning. This page describes a service category and does not imply specialist credentials or that every periodontal procedure is performed in the practice.

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