Periodontal evaluation
We measure gum pockets, assess bleeding and recession, and review imaging.
Dental care in Fresh Meadows, Queens
Gum Disease Treatment in Fresh Meadows, Queens
Periodontal disease affects the gums and bone that support teeth. Treatment depends on the severity and may include improved home care, a deep cleaning procedure, maintenance visits, or referral for advanced care.
Is it worth a conversation?
When patients ask about periodontal treatment
- Gums bleed when brushing or flossing
- Gums are swollen, tender, or receding
- You have persistent bad breath
- Teeth feel loose or your bite has changed
- You have been told you have bone loss around teeth
What to expect
A clear path from question to care
Control inflammation
Home-care coaching and professional treatment target plaque and calculus below the gumline.
Reassessment
Healing and pocket depths are checked after initial care.
Maintenance
An individualized recall schedule helps manage risk over time.
Common questions
Periodontal treatment FAQs
These answers are general information. Your dentist can provide guidance based on an examination.
Is gum disease reversible?
Early gingivitis can often improve with plaque control. Bone loss from periodontitis cannot simply grow back, but treatment can help control disease.
What is scaling and root planing?
It is a nonsurgical deep cleaning procedure that removes deposits from root surfaces below the gumline.
Why are periodontal maintenance visits more frequent?
More frequent care may be recommended to disrupt bacterial buildup and monitor sites with a history of disease.