Periodontal Treatment in Lafayette IN
Our periodontal treatment in Lafayette IN helps you keep your gums healthy. Gum disease is common and often painless in its early stages — which is why screening and early treatment matter so much. We treat it early to protect your teeth and your overall health.
Healthy Gums
Periodontal Treatment
Our periodontal treatment in Lafayette IN helps you keep your gums healthy. Gum disease is common and often painless in its early stages — which is why screening and early treatment matter so much. We treat it early to protect your teeth and your overall health.
Gum disease begins as gingivitis, when plaque irritates the gums and causes inflammation. Left untreated, it can progress to periodontitis, where bacteria form pockets between the teeth and gums, leading to bone loss and, eventually, tooth loss. Research also links gum health to overall health, including the heart.
The good news: caught early, gum disease is very treatable. We start with a careful periodontal exam, then recommend the right level of care — from improved cleaning habits to a deep cleaning that removes bacteria below the gumline.
What we offer
Treatment options
Periodontal screening
A careful check of your gums and the pockets around each tooth to catch disease early.
Scaling & root planing
A deep cleaning that removes tartar and bacteria from below the gumline and smooths the roots.
Maintenance therapy
More frequent cleanings to keep gum disease from returning.
Home-care guidance
Personalized coaching to protect your gums between visits.
Understanding gum disease
How periodontal disease progresses
Caught early, gum disease is very treatable. Here’s how it develops — and why early care matters.
The Four Stages
From healthy gums to advanced periodontitis — earlier treatment means easier, more conservative care.
Tartar Buildup & Gum Recession
Bone Loss on X-Ray
Easy as 1-2-3
What to expect
Gum evaluation
We measure the health of your gums and identify any areas of concern.
Targeted treatment
We remove buildup below the gumline and treat any active disease.
Ongoing care
We set a maintenance schedule to keep your gums healthy long-term.
Why it matters
The benefits
- Protects teeth from loss and bone damage
- Supports your overall health
- Treats gum disease at every stage
- Personalized prevention plan
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I have gum disease?
Warning signs include bleeding, swollen, or receding gums and persistent bad breath — but it can be painless, so screenings are key.
Is a deep cleaning really necessary?
When there’s buildup below the gumline, yes. It treats the source of the problem that a regular cleaning can’t reach.
Can gum disease be reversed?
Early-stage gingivitis can often be reversed. More advanced disease can be managed and stabilized with proper treatment and maintenance.
Ready to get started?
Call 765-444-6400
or book online — new patients welcome.