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Periodontal (Gum) Treatments

Serving Brick, NJ and the surrounding communities Family Dentistry of Brick P.A.
offers the following periodontal (gum) treatments:

Root Plane & Scaling (RP/SC)

better known as "Deep Cleaning", the area is numbed to allow the hygienist the ability to reach the bottom of the sulcus (aka moat around the tooth) and fully debride it of plaque and calculus build up. The removal of the irritates will allow the gum to heal and shrink.

Arestin™:

Antibiotic placed in the sulcus that stays in place for approximately 28 days. During this time, it will eliminate the bacteria and allow the healthy flora to return. Best results are achieved by placing Arestin™ the day of debridement of the area.

Periodontal Maintenance

Cleaning appointment in between your normal 6 month cleaning that helps stabilize and keep your gums healthy.

Invisalign™ Retainers

Most people think Invisalign™ as a cosmetic services. However, if we more your teeth into a straight line instead of the crowded overlap situation, it will be easier for you to gain access and removal the daily plague build up which will eliminate the gum irritation source.