Better oral hygiene and professional cleanings can frequently reverse gingivitis, but more involved procedures are needed to stop the progression of periodontal disease as it advances. Your periodontal health will be thoroughly evaluated, and potential contributing factors will be examined, before our office recommends the best course of action. Treatment for periodontitis may include a series of deeper cleanings known as root planing and scaling, surgical procedures to reduce pocket depth, bone or tissue grafts, laser procedures, or antimicrobial medications.