The main goal of gum disease treatment is to remove bacteria that grow deep underneath the gums so that the progression of gum disease can be stopped or reduced. There are two phases to gum disease treatment. During the first phase of treatment, a scaling and root planing procedure sometimes known as “deep cleaning” is rendered. About 1 to 2 months after the “deep cleaning,” it is critical that the patient sees his/her periodontist for a periodontal re-evaluation to determine whether or not “deep cleaning” has effectively stopped or reduced the progression of gum disease. If so, the patient will then be placed on regular cleaning visits typically every 3 months to maintain the status of his/her gum conditions. However, if “deep cleaning” did not achieved desirable outcomes, the periodontist will need to perform the second phase of treatment which involves gum surgeries to control the progression of your gum disease.