A Comfortable process

Periodontal simply means “Around the tooth”, so the periodontal tissue includes both the bone and gum that surrounds every tooth. With the aid of dental x-rays, a simple procedure is done to measure the natural pocket formed by the gum around each tooth. We can easily and effectively identify if any disease is present and the severity of the disease. If there is disease present our dental team will discuss with you the disease process and additional treatment needs. Unfortunately, when active disease is present a simple cleaning of the teeth is not an effective way to combat the infection caused by periodontal disease.

Any and all patients that present with active or past signs of periodontal disease that has led to bone loss or gingival recession must be legally documented and coded accordingly. Periodontal maintenance is started after the completion of periodontal therapy and continues at varying intervals for the life of the dentition or the implant replacements. There is no cure for periodontal disease, and our professional efforts will not work alone. We need your commitment to ensure the success of the program with our primary goal of stopping the disease process and maintaining the health of the dentition and surrounding tissue.