How is periodontal disease treated?
The main goal of treatment is to control the infection. The number and types of treatment will vary, depending on the extent of the gum disease. Most importantly, any type of treatment requires that the patient keep up good daily care at home.

Deep Cleaning aka Scaling and Root Planing
The dentist, periodontist, or dental hygienist removes the plaque through a deep-cleaning method called scaling and root planning. Scaling means scraping the tartar off from above and below the gum line. Root planning gets rid off rough spots on the tooth’s root.

Medications
Several different kinds of medications may be used in conjunction with treatment, but they can not always take the place of surgery. Depending on the severity of gum disease, the dentist or periodontist may still suggest surgical treatment (flap surgery or bone and tissue grafts).