Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatments

The American Academy of Periodontology states that periodontal health should be achieved in a minimally invasive, cost effective manner. Non-surgical periodontal treatments are highly effective in treating periodontal diseases. Although these minimally invasive procedures are quite effective, non-surgical periodontal treatments have their limitations. When periodontal health is not achievable with the help of non-surgical treatments, periodontal surgery may be necessary to help restore periodontal health.

Non-surgical periodontal treatments include:

• Scaling and Root Planing – Scaling and root planing helps to thoroughly clean root surfaces and deep periodontal pockets, using a special tools. This process is often followed with administration of antimicrobials as a form of adjunctive therapy.

After receiving non-surgical treatments, most patients do not require treatment beyond scaling and root planing. However, patients will need on-going periodontal therapy in order to maintain their oral health.

Our expert in periodontics in Los Angeles can determine the type of periodontal treatments you need to restore your oral health.