Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy

Non-surgical periodontal therapy can help protect your gums and teeth from the potential threats of disease and infection.

Gum, or periodontal, disease is a condition that can drastically affect the health of your teeth and gums, causing serious oral health issues like gum damage and tooth loss. Non-surgical periodontal therapy is used to prevent and manage gum disease, safeguarding your long-term oral health and the future of your teeth.

The build-up of bacteria and food debris in your mouth can often lead to the development of plaque, a substance that can generally be removed by brushing and flossing. However, if plaque is neglected or missed it can form tartar, which can only be removed through a professional dental cleaning.

If tartar and plaque remain on your teeth for an extended period of time, they can develop into gingivitis, a condition that, when left untreated, can advance into periodontitis, the most serious and damaging form of gum disease.

Our non-surgical therapy works to prevent periodontitis by going directly to the source. Scaling and root planing, methods that allow our hygienists to treat and clean areas deep below the teeth and gumline, help us to remove plaque, tartar and bacteria that can lead to gum disease.

Drs. Hudepohl and Kozan offer non-surgical periodontal therapy to help stop the onset and the spread of gum disease. Contact us today to find out more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to avoid major dental problems?

Gum disease, tooth decay and tooth loss are serious dental problems that affect millions of people every year, yet each one is highly preventable.

A consistent dental hygiene routine, combined with regular dental check-ups and examinations, is the best way to reduce the likelihood of serious dental issues down the line.

Daily brushing and flossing go a long way toward creating a clean bill of dental health, but good self-maintenance isn't always enough. Dentists provide the professional x-rays, examinations, cleanings and treatments necessary to expose potential problems, preventing an issue from getting worse while providing you information on the next best course of action.

Meet Our Doctor:

Dr. Scott J. Hudepohl DDS

Dr. Scott grew up in Cincinnati and attended Ohio State University for undergrad as well as dental school. While there, he earned four varsity letters as a decathlete on the Men's Track and Field team. Upon graduating Cum Laude from dental school in 2013, Scott completed an additional year of training at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. After his residency, he was invited to stay at UC as a staff dentist. He spent two years teaching the dental residents, caring for special needs patients in the OR, and expanding his ...