Healthy habits like regular brushing of teeth, eating green leafy vegetables and rich citrus fruits can keep you away from periodontal disease. But if an individual suffers from periodontal disease, then it can be cured in two stages by a periodontist.
Stage 1 (scaling and cleansing): In this stage, it can be cured by normal scaling and cleansing. The periodontist performs deep cleaning and removes bacteria from the gum line and root of the tooth. After the process of deep cleaning certain antibiotics and mouth wash are also prescribed by the doctor, which further helps in fighting against infections and minimizing gum pockets size.
Stage 2 (periodontal flap surgery): The surgery is done at the stage when the ligaments and bone tissue are completely damaged and lead to frequent teeth loss.