Treating Adult Periodontal Disease
Helping to Restore the Health of Your Teeth and Gums

Adult Periodontal Treatments

With regular checkups and proper home care, periodontal disease can be diagnosed early and treated. Treatments include scaling and root planing (SRP), enzyme suppression, antibacterial therapy, and surgery. For best results, you may have several kinds of treatments.

Scaling and Root Planing (SRP)

Scaling and root planing is a type of professional tooth cleaning. It removes plaque and tartar from the teeth and smoothes the root surfaces.

Enzyme Suppression Plus SRP

This kind of treatment includes oral medication that helps stop enzymes from attacking gums and bone.

Antibacterial Therapy

This treatment includes oral medication, topically applied antibiotics, and rinses that can help fight bacteria.

Surgery

Surgical treatment is used for advanced infections and pockets too deep for SRP alone. Surgery may be done on soft tissue or bone to help the healing process.