Periodontal Disease
(Non-surgical periodontal therapy)

During your exam you will be screened for periodontal disease by your hygienist or doctor. Treating periodontal disease early is critical to maintaining your oral health as well as systemic health. Periodontal disease has been strongly linked to many other inflammatory diseases in the body and is one of the most common causes of preventable tooth loss. During this screening the sulcus or small pocket between your teeth and gums is gently measured. In a healthy mouth, this pocket is 3 mm or less and there is no bleeding. We strive to counsel our patients and change course with preventative measures before periodontal disease is active. This helps to minimize the negative effects and costs to you as a patient. If present our goal is to help you address the disease before it compromises your oral or overall health!