Non-Surgical Treatment for Periodontal Disease

We offer non surgical treatment for periodontal disease: root planing, scaling, and Arestin®. Root planing and scaling are therapeutic treatments to remove toxins and bacteria from the root surfaces of the teeth. Periodontal (gum and bone) disease can be easily elimated this way, as removing toxins allows the body's immune system to begin the healing process. We also employ Arestin®, a powerful antibiotic treatment. Even though SRP (Scaling and Root Planing) removes a great deal of the bacteria that cause periodontal infection, the instruments used during this mechanical procedure can't always reach the bacteria that hide in the bottom of pockets or in difficult-to-reach areas. That's why we often decide to add a locally administered antibiotic such as Arestin. Clinical studies show that Arestin and SRP is more effective at shrinking the size of infected periodontal pockets than SRP alone. Arestin remains in the pocket for up to 21 days - to help ensure continued treatment.