How long does periodontal therapy take?

If you struggle with periodontal disease, know that you are not alone. Millions of other Americans share your struggles. Fortunately, you can manage periodontal disease with periodontal therapy. 

Periodontal therapy targets the source of the inflammation and infection in your mouth and can save you from tooth loss. Common treatments include scaling and root planing (deep cleaning) and, in some cases, procedures like ridge preservation to maintain healthy gums.

Periodontal Therapy Timeline

Managing periodontal disease with these treatments requires ongoing care. The more severe the gum disease, the longer the periodontal therapy will take. 

Typically, with non-surgical treatment, scaling and root planing can be completed in two visits that last about an hour. Follow-up visits are then scheduled every three months to manage periodontal disease effectively. 

For advanced cases, surgical treatments like bone or tissue grafts may be necessary. These procedures typically require several weeks or months of treatment and recovery.  

How to Manage Periodontal Disease

Periodontal therapy is most successful when paired with regular and thorough oral hygiene practices such as brushing and flossing daily. Periodontal therapy’s effectiveness is dependent on factors such as:

• The current state of the patient’s oral health.

• How the patient’s gums respond to treatment.

• How well the patient complies with post-treatment care.

With many years of periodontal therapy experience at My Ogden Dentist, we can help treat your periodontal disease and ensure your gums are as healthy as possible.