Information About Periodontal Services

Periodontal disease is inflammation or swelling of the gums that can occur in three stages, including gingivitis, periodontitis, and advanced.

Scaling and root planing is a deep gum treatment that is performed to remove stubborn plaque and tartar buildup to restore optimal oral health.

Perio Protect is a gum disease treatment that uses custom mouth trays to deliver medication deep below the gums, addressing periodontal infection.

Patients with complex periodontal disease may suffer from a receding or uneven gumline, which requires gum grafting surgery at Newton Centre Dental.

Gum contouring is a cosmetic procedure that reshapes the gums to remove excess tissue to show off the teeth for a more natural-looking aesthetic.