Gum Disease Treatment

PERIODONTAL THERAPY

Periodontal (gum) disease is not curable, but it is controllable.

Healthy Gums

Remember, 

Healthy Gums never bleed!

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A Periodontal Therapy is a “conservative” (non-surgical) program consisting of a series of 2, 4, or 6 visits to control gum disease.


If you are diagnosed with periodontal disease (gum pockets deeper than 3 mm with bleeding points upon non-traumatic toothpick probing), 

Dr.Salas or Dr.Grabczak may recommend a periodontal therapy program to control your disease. 

The severity of the periodontal disease determines the length of your program. 

Our goal is to eliminate bleeding and mouth odor, as well as reduce gum pocket depths to eliminate bacterial re-infection. 


Remember, healthy gums never bleed!


The therapy consists of ultrasonic scaling (a device utilized for the removal of calculus, stain, and bacterial toxins on teeth utilizing the principle of high frequency vibration), hand scaling, root planning (smoothes roots), curettage (removes diseased tissue) and irrigation with antibiotics.


Depending on the severity of disease, we may recommend oral antibiotics, fluoride treatment, and antibacterial rinses.

Also, home-care devices ( Rotadent toothbrushes ) which may be required for continued health of your tissues.


We want your Periodontal Therapy to be pleasant, comfortable, healthy and a personally rewarding experience.

For your comfort, topical anesthetic and local anesthetic are routinely used.

After therapy, your Salgra Dental in Pembroke Pines  hygienist will see you for a periodontal maintenance visit to evaluate the success of your periodontal therapy.


Pocket depths and bleeding points will be again measure, checked, and treated as needed.

It takes six months to one year before new gum attachment fibers become mature and more resistant to bacterial re-infection, therefore the doctor/hygienist recommends a three month recall/continuing care interval so that your level of periodontal health can be monitored and maintained.


As your mouth continues healing, the interval between hygiene appointments will be evaluated according to your individual progress and the rate of calculus formation.


Your personal home care is the determining factor in the continued success of your treatment. We will do our best to assist you in any way necessary to have healthy tissues surrounding your teeth for a lifetime.

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