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Dr. Laporta
  • +Home
    • Sitemap Page
  • +About Us
    • Meet Dr. Vincent Laporta
    • Meet Dr. Sejal Thacker
    • Meet Our Team
    • FAQs About Us
  • -Services
    • Dental Implants
    • Full Mouth Reconstruction
    • Gum Disease Information
    • Scaling and Root Planing
    • Osseous Surgery
    • Periodontal Services
    • Gum Grafting
    • Sedation
  • First Visit
  • +Our Advantage
    • Why Should You Choose Us?
    • Advanced Technology
    • Patient Testimonials
  • Affordability
  • +Contact
    • Map and Directions
    • Appointments

New Patients Manchester: 860-506-3564

New Patients Glastonbury: 860-506-3571

Scaling and Root Planing for Gum Disease

When Untreated Gingivitis Develops Into Periodontitis


If you have been diagnosed with periodontitis, a condition that often results when gingivitis is left untreated, you may be a good candidate for scaling and root planing therapy. Dr. Vincent LaPorta and Dr. Sejal Thacker have extensive experience performing periodontal treatments with high success rates. Scaling and root planing is an effective non-surgical treatment option for patients in the early stages of gum disease.

Gum Disease Treatment Without Surgery

In the past, surgical removal of infected tissue was the only treatment option for gum disease patients. Our doctors and hygienists have mastered non-surgical techniques that allow us to clear away plaque and tartar accumulation that is causing gum infection, clean deep below the gum line using special tools, and smooth out any rough surfaces on the roots so the gums can reattach to the tooth structure. This process reduces pocket depths as the gums heal and can be a viable alternative to surgery.

Benefits of Scaling and Root Planing Therapy

Scaling and root planing offers numerous benefits to patients with gum disease, including:
  • No surgical removal of gum tissue
  • Performed under local anesthesia or Oraqix®
  • Minimal to no pain and discomfort after treatment
  • Does not damage teeth and gums
  • Reduces periodontal pocket depths
  • Progressive results after a single treatment

We Can Call You at Your Convenience

Undergoing Non-Surgical Gum Disease Treatment

If you have gingivitis and it is left untreated, you may need treatment with scaling and root planing therapy. This procedure can be performed under local anesthesia or we can numb the area with Oraqix®, a needle-free anesthetic. We will clean deep below the gum line using ultrasonic tools and specialized hand instruments, and may recommend using prescription strength homecare products to reduce the risk of further infection.

Learn more about treatment options for gingivitis and periodontal disease by scheduling your appointment with Dr. LaPorta and Dr. Thacker in Manchester or Glastonbury, CT today!

Address

Dr. Vincent LaPorta & Dr. Sejal Thacker
Connecticut Periodontal Specialists

360 Tolland Turnpike Suite 1c
Manchester, CT 06042
United States

150 Sycamore Street Suite B
Glastonbury, CT 06033
United States

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