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Periodontal Care

Planned opening 2027. We are not yet treating patients. These guides are educational; availability and treatment details require confirmation.

Address gum disease with measured findings, targeted cleaning and ongoing maintenance shaped around how your gums respond.

At Whole Tooth Dental, periodontal care follows your measurements and response rather than a fixed protocol.

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What it is, and why you might discuss it

  • Periodontal disease affects the gums and supporting bone around teeth. It can progress without obvious pain.
  • Care may include scaling and root planing, which clean deposits below the gumline, localized treatment and structured maintenance.

How we assess whether it suits you

  • Measure gum pockets, bleeding and recession.
  • Review appropriate images of supporting bone.
  • Consider smoking, diabetes and home-care challenges.

What the process involves

  1. 01Review measurements and treatment priorities.
  2. 02Clean affected areas, with numbing when appropriate.
  3. 03Reassess healing and remaining pockets.
  4. 04Set maintenance and consider referral where needed.

Alternatives worth asking about

  • Specialist periodontal care

    Persistent or advanced disease may need specialist treatment, including surgery.

Benefits

  • Reduced deposits beneath the gumline.
  • Support for controlling inflammation.
  • Ongoing checks for disease activity.

Risks

  • Tenderness and sensitivity can follow treatment.
  • Recession or spaces may become more noticeable as swelling settles.
  • Further treatment may be necessary.

Limitations

  • Treatment cannot guarantee tooth retention.
  • Lost supporting bone does not routinely regrow after cleaning.

Timing

The number of visits depends on disease extent and healing. Your clinician confirms reassessment and maintenance intervals.

Recovery

Follow your cleaning and sensitivity instructions while tissues settle. Contact the practice about worsening pain or unexpected swelling.

What affects the cost

These factors explain the scope of care, not a Whole Tooth price quote. Assessment fees are separate from later treatment estimates. Whole Tooth’s fees and disclosure policy require confirmation; ask about applicable assessment charges before arranging a visit.

  • Number of affected areas.
  • Treatment complexity.
  • Maintenance and specialist needs.

Questions people ask

References

Sources for background information; not a record of clinical approval or individualized instructions.

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