Care for gum health · Union, NJ
Periodontal Treatment for Gum Disease
Periodontal treatment manages gum disease through deep cleaning, scaling and root planing, and ongoing maintenance. Untreated gum disease can lead to adult tooth loss, so early diagnosis helps protect teeth and their supporting tissues.
The essentials
What is periodontal treatment?
Periodontal treatment controls infection and inflammation affecting the gums, ligament, and bone that support the teeth.
Early gum inflammation may improve with effective home care and professional cleaning. When bacterial deposits extend below the gumline, scaling and root planing may be needed to clean root surfaces. Ongoing periodontal maintenance helps control a condition that can recur.
Michael Hogan, DDS, and the Union Family Dental team in Union, NJ measure gum health and use appropriate imaging to identify disease stage and recommend care.
Your gum-care plan
How does the process work at Union Family Dental?
Treatment is based on pocket depth, inflammation, bone support, buildup, medical factors, and response to care.
Measure
The team records gum-pocket depths, bleeding, recession, mobility, and bone levels.
Periodontal assessmentDeep clean
Scaling and root planing remove deposits below the gumline and clean affected root surfaces.
One or more visitsTreat
Antibacterial therapy or additional treatment may be recommended for selected sites.
When clinically appropriateMaintain
Progress is reassessed and periodontal maintenance helps disrupt recurring buildup.
Often every 3 to 4 months
Is treatment needed?
Am I a good candidate?
Periodontal evaluation is appropriate when symptoms or measurements suggest inflammation and loss of support around the teeth.
- Your gums bleed, swell, feel tender, or have receded
- You notice persistent bad breath, loose teeth, or bite changes
- Measurements show deep pockets or imaging shows bone loss
- You have risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, or previous gum disease
A consultation distinguishes gingivitis from periodontitis and identifies the level of care required.
Planning your care
What does periodontal treatment cost?
Cost depends on disease severity, the number of areas treated, diagnostic imaging, whether scaling and root planing or additional therapy is needed, and the maintenance schedule.
Insurance frequently provides benefits for medically necessary periodontal care, but deductibles, frequency limits, and coverage vary. The team provides a personalized estimate.
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Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
Bleeding, swelling, recession, bad breath, loose teeth, and bite changes can occur, though disease can also progress with few symptoms.
Early gingivitis can often be reversed. Bone loss from periodontitis generally cannot be fully reversed, but treatment can control progression.
It is a deep-cleaning procedure that removes bacterial deposits below the gumline and cleans affected root surfaces.
Research identifies associations between periodontal and systemic conditions, but association does not prove direct causation. Share your medical history with the dental team.
Ready to get started?
Protect the foundation of your smile
Book with Dr. Hogan or the Union Family Dental team.