Periodontal Treatment In Georgetown, MA

Family Dental of Georgetown is one of the leading periodontal disease specialists in Georgetown, MA. Our cutting-edge technology helps us identify and treat periodontal disease and its symptoms early before they become a more significant problem.

Identification and Treatment

Our laser imaging process helps patients understand the entire procedure from beginning to end. We want our patients to understand the process and keep them in the loop every step of the way. We explain the scaling and root planing procedure to each patient, so they know what the process will entail. Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning procedure that works underneath the gum line to get scale and plaque off the teeth. Then they’ll further cut back the gum line to polish the area below the gum line and repair the gums so they can heal normally.

Follow-up Procedures and Aftercare

After the root planing, the dentist will prescribe an antibiotic to help the patient eliminate infection and bacteria inside the mouth. Then they may undergo a grafting process to encourage growth along the gum line. The dental surgeons will take tissue from other areas in the mouth and move it into the gums, where it can regenerate and become a seamless gum line to help showcase an attractive smile. Sometimes this is done for periodontal issues, but the procedure is also done for patients requesting gum line adjustment for cosmetic reasons. For example, some patients have a receding gum line, and some have gum lines that ride too high on the teeth.

As part of the regeneration process, the dentist may encourage growth in certain areas more than others by using abrasive pastes or protein stimulation. To help combat gum disease, the dentist can use a protein-stimulating gel along the surfaces of the gum line that penetrates down into the roots and encourages new growth. This can result in stronger roots and healthier gums.

If you are looking for periodontal treatment, reach out to Family Dental of Georgetown in Georgetown, MA, to set up an appointment to discuss your custom treatment plan.