Periodontal Therapy

Healthy gums are essential to a lovely and healthy smile. However, everyone is vulnerable to periodontal disease. This disease is treated at our office with periodontal therapy. If you know or suspect you have gum problems, reach out to us today at (541) 357-4938 to schedule an appointment with our Eugene, OR dentist. Periodontal therapy is centered on precise scaling and root planing. This in-depth cleaning combats the gums’ bacterial infection, ultimately preventing the detachment of the gums, bone loss and bleeding. A local anesthetic is used to numb the area where periodontal therapy is to be applied so you feel as comfortable as possible.

The dental hygienist removes tartar and bacteria around the gum line. If these nasty particles were allowed to remain, they would like lead to an infection that leads to the development of pockets that spur gum detachment from the tooth. Sadly, bacteria that is left in place will cause bone deterioration that might eventually cause teeth to fall out.

Our dental health specialists’ periodontal therapy includes the use of scalers along with ultrasonic cleaning to eliminate tartar and plaque from the teeth and their roots. We use a numbing agent prior to this process so you are completely comfortable. All in all, this therapy typically lasts about an hour to 90 minutes. The gums start to heal after periodontal therapy is performed. This means those pesky pockets that form will decrease in size and your gums will prove significantly healthier.