Periodontal Care

All About Periodontics in York, PA

Dr. Robert Bury and Dr. Taylor Bury offers a full scope of periodontal care in York, PA as well as the surrounding area. Here at Belmont Dental Associates, we treat many periodontal issues and pride ourselves on patient satisfaction.

Periodontal Services Offered in York, PA

Early stages of periodontal disease are best treated with nonsurgical therapy. Even in severe cases of periodontal disease, there are nonsurgical therapies that we recommend prior to surgery. Dr. Robert Bury and Dr. Taylor Bury’s philosophy is to limit surgery in order to protect the overall tissue quality of a patient’s mouth. Some of the periodontal services at Belmont Dental Associates are:

• Periodontal Maintenance (Deep Cleaning)
• Scaling & Root Planing

Periodontal Maintenance vs. Scaling and Root Planing

While both treatments are designed to fight gum disease, they play very different roles in your oral health journey.

Scaling and Root Planing is typically recommended when gum disease is active and more advanced. The goal is to remove the buildup of plaque and tartar below the gumline and smooth out the roots of the teeth. This deep cleaning helps your gums heal and prevents bacteria from reattaching.

Periodontal Maintenance, on the other hand, is used as ongoing care after your initial treatment. Once your gums have started healing, these specialized cleanings help prevent the disease from coming back. They also allow your dentist to closely monitor your gum health and catch any signs of inflammation early.

Scaling & Root Planing

Treating Active Periodontal Disease

If plaque and tartar are left untreated beneath the gumline, they create pockets of bacteria that lead to infection, bone loss, and even tooth loss. That’s when scaling and root planing is recommended.

What Happens During Treatment?

• Scaling: We remove plaque and hardened tartar from above and below the gumline — even down to the base of deep periodontal pockets.
• Root Planing: We smooth the roots of your teeth so your gums can reattach more easily and bacteria can’t hide or grow as easily.

Depending on how severe the infection is, this process may take more than one visit. But it’s the most effective nonsurgical approach to halt the progression of gum disease.

Periodontal Maintenance

Ongoing Cleanings to Keep Gum Disease at Bay

After scaling and root planing, or if you’ve been diagnosed with chronic gum disease, you’ll need more frequent cleanings than standard dental visits. Periodontal maintenance cleanings help:

• Keep your gums healthy and free of new tartar buildup
• Monitor healing and gum stability
• Prevent reinfection or recurrence of active gum disease

These cleanings are typically scheduled every 3 to 4 months based on your specific needs.

What to Expect After Treatment

Most patients notice a reduction in redness, swelling, and bleeding after their first few visits. Dr. Robert Bury and Dr. Taylor Bury will evaluate your progress and make adjustments as needed to maintain your results long-term.

We Love to Help!

The entire team here at Belmont Dental Associates is committed to ensuring that your treatment is completely anxiety-free. If you live in or around York, PA, please consider Dr. Robert Bury and Dr. Taylor Bury to see to your periodontal health. We love serving our local community and treat all of our patients as a member of our family. Please give us a call if you believe you may need periodontal treatment. We offer all of our patients free consultations. Give us a call in our York, PA dental office at (717) 848-1463 or send us an email.