What does treatment for gum disease consist of?
For patients with gingivitis or mild gum disease, standard cleanings may be all that is necessary, although more frequent visits to your Redondo Beach dentist may be a requirement. For moderate cases of periodontitis, scaling and root planing, known by patients as deep cleaning, will be required, followed by a series of visits at least every 3 months to stabilize condition. For severe cases, periodontal surgery done by a experienced, certified Redondo Beach periodontist will be necessary, followed by 3 month visits alternating between the periodontist and the general dentist.
