No Surgery Periodontal (Gum Disease) Therapy

Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection that effects the teeth as well as bone and areas surrounding the teeth. In some cases of periodontal disease, Dr. Alexander may recommend scaling and root planning which is the traditional non-surgical way of treating periodontal disease. This process also called a deep cleaning is used to remove bacteria, toxins and tarter build up that are contributing to the infection.

We recognize that some patients feel apprehensive about periodontal treatment, because of this, we offer many amenities for patient comfort including preloaded iPods to help you stay relaxed. And, to ensure your comfort during all periodontal scaling appointments, we use either topical numbing gel or local anesthetic. We place a topical gel before giving local anesthetic that virtually eliminates the discomfort of the injection.

Dr. Alexander offers other choices for non-surgical gum disease treatment including PerioProtect and laser gum therapy. These treatments provide Dr. Alexander with many options for your periodontal therapy and allow you to make a choice that is right for you.

Periodontal disease can only be diagnosed by a licensed dentist after a thorough examination including x-rays and periodontal measurements. If you have been previously diagnosed with periodontal disease and would like to know more about our treatment options, please give our office a call.