Periodontal Associates

Periodontal Associates is a periodontist in Auburn, IN, located at 68 Hampshire St. The practice treats periodontal disease, the inflammation and infection of the gums and the bone that supports the teeth. Its care covers the stages of gum disease, from gingivitis, which is reversible with treatment, through mild, moderate and advanced periodontitis, and the treatments that go with each stage, including scaling and root planing, osseous surgery, dental bone grafts, gum graft surgery and sedation dentistry. The practice holds a rating of 5.00.

Treatment begins with an examination. A periodontist measures the pockets around the teeth with a periodontal probe, checks the bite, notes how loose the teeth are and how far the gums have receded, and takes dental X-rays that show areas of bone loss. Scaling and root planing, a deep dental cleaning, removes plaque and tartar above and below the gumline and smooths the tooth roots so plaque and tartar are less able to reattach. Osseous surgery reduces the pockets around the teeth so plaque and bacteria have fewer places to hide, and it can include reshaping the bone and regenerating bone in areas of loss. Dental bone grafts add volume and density to the jaw, and gum graft surgery covers exposed tooth roots and adds volume to the gum line. The practice offers nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation and IV sedation for comfort during treatment.

Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss, and it is linked to heart disease, stroke and diabetes, which is why treatment aims to reduce infection and rebuild bone and tissue.