Scaling and root planing procedures are effective in removing the bacteria that cause periodontal disease, but using ARESTIN offers added protection. Find out how ARESTIN works.

When left untreated, periodontal disease can wear away your jaw bone making non-surgical procedures ineffective. Bone regeneration can remedy this.

Many people have gingivitis but few realize that it's reversible. With deep dental cleanings and good oral hygiene, you can keep gingivitis from progressing into periodontitis.

If your gums are red and bleeding, don't ignore them. In its early stages, gum disease is fairly easy to remedy. When left untreated, it can wreak havoc on your mouth and body.

It's easy to see why periodontists stick to gum grafting: Gum grafting can eliminate tooth sensitivity, reshape unsightly gum lines and protect your teeth from disease!

It's easy to forget about your gums, but if you ignore them for too long you may need a gum treatment. Gum treatments are non-invasive or surgical depending on the damage.

Your dentist cares about your comfort. To prove this, dentists created a special laser to perform laser gum surgery, which is non-invasive and requires little to no anesthesia.

A laser gum treatment is one of the most innovative procedures in modern dentistry. If you've shied away from gum treatments before, laser gum treatments may make you reconsider.

It takes just 26 hours for dental plaque to build up on your teeth. That means if you skip brushing and flossing for just one day, then you could be setting the stage for periodontal disease.

You may never welcome gum treatments with open arms, but PerioLase laser periodontal therapy may help you embrace it. PerioLase LPT cuts time and discomfort -- not your gums.

Gum disease is caused by a buildup of dental plaque and dental tartar below the gum line. With a scaling and root planing treatment, your gums can be restored to a healthy state.