Gum Disease Treatment
Periodontal Care
About This Service
South Bay Dental Surgery Center provides periodontal evaluations for patients in Torrance and surrounding communities who are dealing with bleeding gums, gum recession, loose teeth, bone loss, or a history of periodontal disease. The goal is to control infection and create a maintenance plan that protects long-term oral health.
Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, affects the gums and bone that support the teeth. It can be quiet at first, but warning signs may include bleeding gums, swelling, recession, persistent bad breath, loose teeth, or changes in the way your bite feels. Treatment focuses on controlling infection, reducing inflammation, and creating a maintenance plan that helps keep the disease from returning.
Why gum disease needs ongoing care
Periodontal disease is usually managed rather than cured in one visit. Active treatment may reduce infection and inflammation, but maintenance visits are often needed to monitor gum pockets, remove bacterial buildup, and help protect the bone around the teeth.
Scaling and root planing
Scaling and root planing is a deep-cleaning treatment used when buildup and bacteria are present below the gumline. It helps disrupt infection around the roots so the gums can heal more predictably.
When advanced periodontal care is needed
Some patients need additional therapy after initial treatment, especially when deep pockets, bone loss, gum recession, or tooth mobility are present. A periodontal evaluation helps determine the right next step.
The Process
Periodontal Evaluation
We measure gum pockets, check bleeding and inflammation, review bone support, and look for risk factors that can affect healing.
Active Therapy
When indicated, scaling and root planing removes bacterial buildup and deposits from below the gumline.
Reevaluation
We review how the tissues responded and determine whether maintenance, additional therapy, or referral coordination is needed.
Periodontal Maintenance
Ongoing maintenance visits help control recurrence and protect long-term periodontal health.
Common Questions
If you have been told you need deep cleaning, periodontal maintenance, or a gum specialist evaluation in the South Bay, our team can help clarify the next step.
Benefits
- Controls bacterial infection
- Supports long-term tooth stability
- Protects gum and bone health
- Creates a maintenance plan