Periodontal
General Cleanings
Maintenance of health in the presence of normal bone and tissue health. Probe scores checked. The removal of plaque, calculus, and stains from the tooth structures. Use of ultra-sonics, and hand scaling, floss, and polish.
Periodontal Cleaning
Maintenance of health in the presence of bone loss, (Periodontal disease), the removal of plaque, calculus, and stains from exposed root surface, deep pockets, and all other tooth structures. Probe scores checked. Use of ultra-sonics, and hand scaling, flossing, polishing.
Full Mouth Debridement
The removal of dense deposits of plaque and calculus in order to initiate the health of the patient’s gum and bone health in more difficult cases, and to begin the healing process to any gingivitis (gum infections) or periodontitis (bone disease.) This is a preliminary procedure that does not rule-out the need for additional procedures. Use of ultra-sonics, and hand scaling.
- Non-Invasive Perio Treatments
- Arestin; antibiotic local delivery treatments; very limited use
- Subgingival antioxidant solutions
Scaling Root Planning
The thorough removal of heavy deposits of plaque, and calculus, from deep pockets and root surfaces in order to treat active infections. Includes irrigation of pockets with a super antioxidant solution, and the use of local anesthetic if needed. Nitrous oxide gas is available if patients are apprehensive.
Holistic approaches for treating gum infections/disease
A whole body and health approach to education about gum and bone infections. Working with individual issues and wellness goals, your health is our goal and we are flexible in our approach.
- We utilize herbal and nutrient based antibacterial rinses.
- Natural derivative calcium and phosphate alternative to fluoride treatments.
- Nitrous oxide gas and local anesthetics available if patients are apprehensive.
- Digital X-rays
- Supplies are latex and preservative free.
- We also highly recommend the daily use of a Waterpik (oral irrigator) and the Sonicare toothbrush.