Gum treatment is the treatment of active gum and jaw bone
disease. The treatment can slow or stop the progression of the
disease. Since there are different stages of gum disease (from
gingivitis to advanced periodontitis), there are different
levels of treatment. In some cases, the patient may be referred
to a specialist. Gum treatment consists of one or more of the
following procedures, depending on the individual case: Scaling
and Root Planing ||Scaling and Root Planing is a common non-
surgical treatment for periodontal disease. By using special
instruments, we remove bacteria and infection from the unhealthy
deep pockets around the teeth below the gum line. This is often
referred to as a "deep cleaning". |First the tooth is scaled to
remove the plaque and tarter that has accumulated on the tooth.
||Then the root is planed or smoothed. This eliminates any rough
areas on the root that can easily trap plaque A smooth clean
root provides a healthy environment to allow the gums to heal
naturally and reattach to