Gum Disease

Soft Tissue Management

This means that our patients receive an individualized plan to eliminate infection of the gums and root surfaces.  Periodontal disease is an infectious and inflammatory disease that results from bacteria collecting on the tooth surface above and below the gum line which destroys gum tissues and bone.

We focus on eliminating:

• Tartar and plaque below the gum 
• Detoxifying the root surfaces where the disease occurs
• Obtaining smooth roots 
• Flushing out the pockets allow for healthy reattachment of the gums to the root surfaces

Our goals of soft tissue management are:

• Gums that do not bleed--healthy gums do not bleed. 
• Fresher breath and taste 
• Reattachment of gum tissue to tooth surface
• Smooth tooth surface
• Flush out bacteria in pockets
• Reduce pocket depths
• Control periodontal disease 

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