Periodontal therapy · Frisco, Texas
Healthy gums.Stronger foundation.Care that sees the whole picture.
Personalized periodontal treatment helps control infection, protect supporting tissues, and create a healthier foundation for your smile and overall wellness.
Get your gums in shape
Gum health is essential to a healthy, comfortable smile.
Periodontal disease can progress quietly before discomfort makes it impossible to ignore.
Plaque bacteria can inflame the gums and gradually affect the tissues and bone that hold teeth in place. Without treatment, everyday activities such as brushing, chewing, and speaking may become increasingly uncomfortable.
Our Frisco team evaluates the extent and causes of inflammation, then builds a plan around your current health, bacterial profile, comfort, and long-term maintenance needs.
Why Stonebriar
Advanced insight supports more personal care.
Soft-tissue laser technology
Waterlase technology allows the team to treat affected tissue with precision while working to preserve healthy tissue.
OralDNA testing
Microbial testing can identify periodontal pathogens and provide information for a more targeted treatment strategy.
Perio Protect trays
Custom trays can deliver prescribed medication into periodontal pockets as part of a dentist-directed home-care plan.
What to watch for
Small changes may signal a deeper concern.
Gum disease does not always cause pain in its early stages. A periodontal evaluation can distinguish temporary irritation from a condition that needs active treatment.
Possible signs of periodontal disease
- Red, purple, swollen, or tender gums
- Bleeding during brushing or flossing
- Persistent bad breath or an unpleasant taste
- Gums pulling away from the teeth
- Teeth that feel loose or a bite that feels different
- Discomfort when chewing or cleaning
From inflammation to tissue loss
Understanding how gum disease can progress.
Gingivitis
Early inflammation may cause redness, tenderness, or bleeding. At this stage, supporting bone has not been lost and professional care plus improved home hygiene can often restore health.
Periodontitis
Inflammation extends beneath the gumline, creating pockets where bacteria and hardened deposits accumulate. Supporting tissues may begin to break down.
Advanced disease
Progressive loss of bone and attachment can affect tooth stability, comfort, and function. More intensive treatment and close maintenance may be needed.
Personalized periodontal treatment
The right tools, used at the right stage.
Treatment may combine professional cleaning, microbial information, laser technology, and home therapy. Recommendations depend on examination findings and response to care.
Deep cleaning beneath the gumline
Scaling & Root Planing
Scaling removes plaque and tartar above and below the gumline. Root planing smooths contaminated root surfaces, helping the gums heal and adapt more closely around the teeth.
Data-guided care
OralDNA & Antibiotic Therapy
After comprehensive cleaning, OralDNA testing may help identify the pathogens contributing to disease. When appropriate, that information can guide targeted antimicrobial therapy.
Preserve healthy tissue
Laser Periodontal Therapy
Waterlase soft-tissue technology helps treat diseased areas precisely while conserving healthy gum tissue. Laser treatment may also support a more comfortable recovery in appropriate cases.
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Support between visits
Perio Protect Tray
A custom-fitted tray delivers prescribed medication into areas where periodontal bacteria gather. The team determines wear time and monitors how the tissues respond.
Oral-systemic perspective
Gum care belongs in your whole-health plan.
Periodontal inflammation exists within the broader context of your health. Our team considers medical history, medications, home care, nutrition, tobacco exposure, and other risk factors when shaping recommendations.
Your plan may include
- Periodontal measurements and diagnostic imaging
- Professional therapy based on disease severity
- Personalized daily cleaning recommendations
- OralDNA testing when clinically useful
- Shorter maintenance intervals to monitor stability
Periodontal maintenance
Active treatment is the beginning. Consistency protects the result.
Follow the recommended interval
Periodontal maintenance may be scheduled more frequently than routine preventive cleanings, based on individual risk.
Clean every surface daily
Brush carefully and use interdental brushes, floss, or a water flosser as recommended for your needs.
Monitor changes early
Report renewed bleeding, swelling, sensitivity, recession, mobility, or bite changes rather than waiting for the next visit.
Support healing
Follow medication directions, manage relevant health conditions with your physicians, and avoid tobacco.
Periodontal therapy FAQ
Answers for a healthier foundation.
Can gum disease be present without pain?
Yes. Early and moderate periodontal disease may progress with little discomfort. Bleeding, color changes, recession, or persistent bad breath can be important warning signs.
How is periodontal disease diagnosed?
The team evaluates gum inflammation, pocket depths, recession, bleeding, tooth mobility, deposits, and supporting bone. Imaging and microbial testing may provide additional information.
Is scaling and root planing different from a regular cleaning?
Yes. A routine cleaning focuses primarily above the gumline. Scaling and root planing treats deposits and affected root surfaces within periodontal pockets.
Will I need laser periodontal treatment?
Not every patient does. Laser therapy is selected according to tissue condition, disease severity, treatment goals, and clinical judgment.
What is a Perio Protect tray?
It is a custom tray used to deliver prescribed medication below the gumline at home. It complements professional care rather than replacing it.
How often will I need periodontal maintenance?
The interval is individualized. Many patients with a history of periodontal disease need visits more frequently than the standard six-month preventive schedule.
Restore a healthier foundation
Give your gums the attention your whole smile deserves.
Schedule a periodontal evaluation with our Frisco team and receive a treatment plan shaped around your health.