Periodontal Treatment in Baton Rouge
Periodontal disease is a serious condition that affects many people, but it is treatable. At Distinctive Smiles of Baton Rouge, LLC, our team provides personalized gum disease treatment to stop infection, restore gum health, and protect your teeth, helping patients in Baton Rouge, LA keep their natural smiles for a lifetime.
Request an AppointmentTreating Gum Disease at Every Stage
Every treatment plan begins with a thorough evaluation. We measure the depth of the pockets around each tooth, check for bleeding and recession, and use digital X-rays to assess bone levels. Based on the severity of your periodontal disease, we recommend the most conservative, effective treatment for your needs.
Professional Cleanings
For early gum disease (gingivitis), a thorough professional cleaning combined with improved home care can often reverse the condition completely.
Scaling and Root Planing
The cleaning of calculus, or tartar, is a major component of treating periodontal disease. Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning that removes plaque and tartar from below the gumline and smooths the root surfaces so the gums can heal and reattach to the teeth. This non-surgical treatment is typically performed with local anesthesia for comfort.
Antibacterial Therapy
In some cases, we may recommend antibacterial mouth rinses, gels placed directly in gum pockets, or oral antibiotics to help control infection.
Laser Gum Therapy
Our laser dentistry technology can remove infected tissue and reduce bacteria with precision, often with less bleeding and faster healing than traditional methods.
Advanced Care
When deep pockets of infection remain, surgical treatment may be needed to clean the roots and reduce pocket depth. If gum disease has caused tooth loss, we can restore your smile with dental implants, bridges, or partial dentures once your gums are healthy.
Periodontal Maintenance
After active treatment, maintenance visits every three to four months help keep bacteria under control and prevent the disease from returning.
Your Role in Treatment
Changes in daily habits are just as important as professional care. Brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and following our home care recommendations are critical to long-term success. Quitting tobacco and managing conditions like diabetes also improve healing, which benefits your entire body through the mouth-body connection.
Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime. If you have gum disease, do not feel hopeless. Contact us today at (225) 218-9218 to learn more about our periodontal services, and if you feel anxious about treatment, ask about sedation dentistry.
Periodontal Treatment FAQs
How is gum disease treated?
Treatment depends on severity and may include professional cleanings, scaling and root planing, antibacterial therapy, laser gum therapy, or surgery for advanced cases.
Is scaling and root planing painful?
We numb the area with local anesthesia, so most patients feel little discomfort. Mild tenderness afterward is normal and short-lived.
How many visits does periodontal treatment take?
Scaling and root planing is often completed in one or two visits, followed by a check-up to evaluate healing.
Can gum disease come back after treatment?
Yes, which is why periodontal maintenance visits and consistent home care are essential to keeping it under control.
How often will I need periodontal maintenance?
Most patients benefit from maintenance cleanings every three to four months after active treatment.
Will insurance cover periodontal treatment?
Many dental insurance plans cover a portion of periodontal treatment. We will file your claim and review your benefits with you.
What can I do at home to help treatment work?
Brush twice daily, floss every day, use any prescribed rinses, avoid tobacco, and keep all of your follow-up appointments.