An affordable, effective non-surgical treatment for periodontal disease

Periodontal disease is a condition that, if left untreated, can cause serious damage to your teeth, gums and overall health. Because it develops slowly and painlessly, many people are not even aware they have the condition until it reaches an advanced stage.

A chronic bacterial infection, periodontal disease erodes gum tissue until it can no longer support the teeth and bones in the mouth. In addition to decay and tooth loss, recent studies suggest that the bacteria can spread to other parts of the body and contribute to problems like heart disease, stroke, cancer and premature birth.

Periodontal Therapy with Endoscopy (PTE) can stop periodontal disease in its tracks

Fortunately, severe periodontal disease can be stopped, and even reversed, with an innovative non-surgical procedure known as PTE – Periodontal Therapy with Endoscopy. Using a perioscope, we illuminate and magnify bacterial deposits below the gum line, then remove them using precision instruments with pinpoint accuracy.

When PTE is used in conjunction with regenerative protein therapy, gums will heal and tissue will begin to grow back. With proper oral hygiene and maintenance, recurring periodontal disease can be permanently prevented.

PTE is a great alternative to traditional treatments that include surgery, because it is:

• Effective: The procedure allows us to see and completely remove plaque and calculus from tooth structures, so it can’t do any more damage.
   
• Fast: Compared to gum surgery, there is very little recovery time associated with PTE, and no direct follow-up appointments are required. Your PTE treatment can be completed in one visit (one to four hours, depending on the severity of your case).

• Comfortable: The tiny, diamond-tipped instruments used in PTE are designed to remove calculus without disturbing soft tissue, so discomfort is minimal.

PTE is non-surgical and does not damage gum tissue, so it helps preserves the look of a healthy smile. And, with regular preventive care, the risks to your oral and physical health can be eliminated.

If you feel you’re a good candidate for PTE, ask us about it at your next exam. A comprehensive consultation is typically required to decide whether PTE is the right solution for you.

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