Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease or gum disease in Rigby is when plaque and tarter build-up causing inflammation in the gums. This disease can cause serious permanent damage such as gum recession, as well as tooth and bone loss. The key to avoiding gum disease is by being proactive about your dental visits to your RIgby dentist. For example, Gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, responds well to home-treatment, as prescribed by your dentist—this is a window of opportunity in which periodontal disease can be reversed. Later stages are typically permanent and will need to be managed with regular checkups and cleanings after surgery or a major dental overhaul has been completed. Once periodontal disease attacks your disease, you will simply need to manage it from causing permanent damage. Through working with your gum disease dentist in Rigby, you will be able to find a meaintence program that works best for your needs and goals.

Gingivitis Treatment

If you are in the early stage of periodontal disease, a checkup and cleaning at our Rigby dental office can lay the foundation for reversing the problem.

After your treatment, consistent dental hygiene and home-treatment plans can ensure that the problem stays resolved.

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Scaling & Root Planing—A Non-Surgical Treatment Plan

If you are in more advanced stages of periodontal disease, scaling and root planing may be necessary.
In a nutshell, this involves deep cleaning below the gumline to remove tartar and bacteria.

  • Scaling involves removing all plaque and tartar both above and below the gumline.
  • Root planing finishes the process by smoothing out the tooth roots so that the gums can reattach to the teeth correctly (leaving no pockets where more plaque and tartar can build up).


After this, you’ll be sent home with a maintenance plan. A follow-up appointment may also be necessary to see how your gums have healed.

Host modulation is another non-surgical treatment we offer at our Rigby dental clinic. This works by altering the bacterial host properties and diminishing hospitality to dangerous toxins.

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Schedule Your Appointment Today

If you have any reservations regarding dental care treatment and have been putting off scheduling an appointment for some much-needed work, Dr. Mikesell is an expert in the industry and will take care of most of your Dental needs.