Gum disease is not just a cleaning issue.
It affects the bone and tissue support that help teeth stay stable over time. KYT evaluates gum inflammation, bone support, and bite forces before choosing a treatment path.
Start with the foundation, not a quick clean.
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§ 02 · Evaluation
Every recommendation is evaluated across the same variables of the Keep Your Teeth Framework.
In framework terms
Are the gums and bone still providing stable support for the teeth?
“How much support is left?”
Are chewing or grinding forces stressing teeth that have weakened support?
“How is the bite loading weakened teeth?”
Is this early inflammation, active periodontal disease, or a maintenance phase?
“What phase are we in?”
For more on how these variables shape care, see the Keep Your Teeth Framework.
§ 03 · Treatment
Routine cleaning
For early gingivitis with no bone loss.
Scaling and root planing
For active periodontal disease with calculus below the gumline.
Periodontal maintenance
Ongoing care to stabilize and monitor after initial treatment.
Localized treatment
For isolated pockets or affected areas.
Specialist referral
When advanced surgical periodontal care is clinically appropriate.
Treating gum disease can control and stabilize the condition. Lost bone support cannot always be fully restored, but progression can often be managed with consistent care.
Start with a clear gum and bone support evaluation. KYT explains what is early, what is active, and what maintenance looks like.
