Treatment of Gum Diseases

Conservative procedures such as scaling and root planning are effective methods to control infections and could facilitate natural healing. Scaling removes the plaque and tartar below the gum line. Local anesthesia numbs the area to be treated. Root planning procedure removes the rough spots on the tooth’s root to help remove the bacteria. This allows the gum tissue to reattach to the tooth. If the damage is too severe and the area is infected, surgery is usually recommended. This reshapes the damaged support structure around the tooth to eliminate the pockets. Prescription drugs maybe used with the treatment but cannot substitute for the surgery.