Periodontal Disease Treatment in Plano
Support Your Gum Health Where It Matters Most
Gums tend to get overlooked—until they start causing discomfort. But the truth is, your gum health plays just as big a role as your teeth when it comes to oral wellness. If you’re noticing soreness, increased sensitivity, or a reddish-purple tint along your gumline, it might be a sign of periodontal disease. Our Plano team is here to help you catch it early and treat it thoroughly.
Scaling & Root Planing: A Deeper Kind of Clean
Routine cleanings won’t reach the areas where gum disease develops. That’s where scaling and root planing come in.
- Scaling targets hardened plaque and tartar above and below the gumline
- Root planing smooths the tooth’s surface so irritated gums can heal and reattach
We make sure you’re comfortable throughout the process. It’s a critical first step in stopping infection and restoring healthy tissue.
Personalized Antibiotic Therapy
After deep cleaning, we don’t guess—we test. OralDNA screening helps us identify the exact bacteria putting your gums at risk. With that insight, we build a treatment plan based on your specific needs, not just general symptoms.
Laser Gum Treatment That Preserves More
Severe gum disease doesn’t always mean surgery. In many cases, we can treat it with the Waterlase laser, which allows for more precise care with less trauma to surrounding tissue. The Waterlase laser:
- Helps reduce the need for cutting or sutures
- Shortens recovery time
- Focuses only on the areas that need treatment
Our approach is conservative and tissue-sparing whenever possible.
Perio Protect: Take-Home Gum Treatment
Managing gum disease doesn’t stop when you leave the office. That’s why we offer custom-fit Perio Protect trays, which deliver medication right where bacteria tend to hide—beneath the gums. You’ll wear them for a short period each day at home. The system is:
- Simple to use
- Targeted
- Highly effective at reducing infection between visits
It’s a practical way to stay ahead of gum disease and protect your smile long term.
