Periodontal /Gum treatment includes both surgical and non-surgical treatment.

Non-surgical treatment includes scaling and root planing.

Periodontal / Gum disease is a bacterial infection that infects the gum tissue causing inflammation, redness, swelling and loss of bone around the teeth. It can affect one tooth or many. 

Periodontal disease begins with bacteria present in the mouth attaching to the teeth. The bacteria collect and multiply, forming a dental plaque. If this plaque is left on the teeth, the adjacent gingival tissues can become inflamed, resulting in the development of gingivitis, an early form of gum disease.  If oral hygiene practices are not maintained, then gingivitis will get worse.

This type of advanced periodontal disease can affect the roots of the teeth and they can become infected, too.

The teeth may become loose or uncomfortable and the patient will require gum surgery.