Gum disease often starts quietly with red, puffy, or bleeding gums, then gradually loosens the attachment between teeth and the bone that holds them. In its earlier stages, it can frequently be managed without surgery. Non-surgical periodontal treatments clean bacteria and hardened deposits from below the gumline so tissue can heal and pockets can tighten.
At Empower Dental Upland, these treatments are the foundation of our periodontal care in Upland. We start with the least invasive approach that may control your infection and reserve surgical options for cases that do not respond.
Treating gum disease early may protect your teeth and simplify future care. Our team provides comfortable treatment and can speak with you in English, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, or Armenian.
Call our Upland office or book online to schedule a gum evaluation.
Non-surgical periodontal therapy refers to treatments that reduce gum infection without cutting or reshaping gum tissue. The most common is scaling and root planing, often called a deep cleaning, which removes plaque and tartar from tooth roots and smooths rough spots where bacteria collect.
Depending on your needs, deep cleaning may be paired with antimicrobial rinses, locally placed medication, or laser-assisted cleaning. The American Academy of Periodontology describes non-surgical care as a common first step in treating gum disease.
We measure the space between each tooth and the gum, called pocket depth, and look for bleeding, recession, and loose teeth. AI-assisted radiograph analysis helps us review bone levels around each tooth.
These measurements become a baseline, so we can compare your results after treatment and track whether pockets are shrinking.
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Deep cleaning is more involved than a routine cleaning, but it is performed in our office and does not require incisions. Many patients complete treatment over one or two visits.
Local anesthesia numbs the area, and sedation options are available if you feel anxious.
Ultrasonic and hand instruments remove plaque and tartar from tooth surfaces and roots below the gumline.
Root surfaces are smoothed so gum tissue can reattach more easily and bacteria have fewer places to settle.
We remeasure your pockets several weeks later to see how your gums have responded and plan next steps.
Gum disease is not always painful, which is why routine exams and cleanings are so important. Let us know if you notice any of the warning signs below.
Gums that bleed when you brush or floss are one of the earliest signs of inflammation.
Ongoing bad breath or a bad taste may point to bacteria collecting below the gumline.
Puffy, red tissue or gums pulling away from teeth can signal deepening pockets.
Changes in your bite or teeth that feel loose may mean supporting bone is affected.
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Your gums may feel tender for a few days after deep cleaning, and teeth can be sensitive to temperature for a short time. Soft foods, gentle brushing, and any rinse your dentist prescribes support healing.
Gum disease can return without ongoing care, so many patients move to periodontal maintenance visits every few months. If pockets stay deep despite treatment, your dentist may discuss further options, including gum grafting and bone regeneration.
The cost of non-surgical gum treatment depends on how many areas need deep cleaning and whether added therapies are recommended. We accept all PPO plans in network, along with HSA and FSA, and many PPO plans contribute toward periodontal treatment. Empower Dental Upland also offers financing through Alphaeon and Happen Bank. See our financing and insurance page for details.
Bleeding or tender gums are worth checking sooner rather than later. Contact Empower Dental Upland to schedule a periodontal evaluation and learn which treatment fits your gums.
The area is numbed before treatment, so most patients feel pressure and vibration rather than pain. Mild soreness or sensitivity for a few days afterward is common.
Treatment time depends on how many areas are involved. Many patients complete scaling and root planing over one or two appointments, with each section of the mouth cleaned thoroughly.
A regular cleaning removes plaque and tartar above and slightly below the gumline. A deep cleaning reaches further down onto the root surfaces to treat infection in periodontal pockets.
In many cases, yes. Early and moderate gum disease often responds well to scaling and root planing combined with good home care, though advanced cases may still need surgical treatment.
Soft, lukewarm foods are usually most comfortable for the first day or two. Avoid very hot, spicy, or crunchy foods until tenderness fades.
Yes. We recheck your gums several weeks after treatment, and many patients then follow a periodontal maintenance schedule every few months to help keep pockets stable.
It can be. Laser-assisted cleaning may be added to target bacteria in deeper pockets, and your dentist will explain whether it would help in your case.
Many PPO plans contribute toward periodontal therapy. We accept all PPO plans in network, along with HSA and FSA, and our team will verify your benefits before treatment.
Brush twice daily, clean between your teeth every day, avoid tobacco, and keep up with maintenance visits. Consistent home care and professional cleanings are the most reliable ways to keep gums healthy.
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