Forty-seven percent of adults over thirty have some form of gum disease (CDC). Most don't know. The body knows, and the link to cardiovascular health, diabetes, and inflammation is too clear to ignore.
Periodontal Treatment in Stephenville, TX
Comprehensive evaluation, scaling and root planing, and the oral-systemic perspective that connects gum health to whole-body health. Dr. Stephen LaDuque.
What is periodontal treatment at Dental Excellence in Stephenville, TX?
Periodontal treatment addresses gum-and-bone infection driven by bacteria below the gumline, the leading cause of adult tooth loss. At Dental Excellence in Stephenville, TX, comprehensive evaluation, scaling, and root planing halt progression, and the oral-systemic perspective connects gum health to cardiovascular health, diabetes, and inflammation. Pocket depths are charted every visit.
Reviewed by Dr. Stephen LaDuque, DDS, Dental Excellence, Stephenville, TX.
Whole-body, gum-aware care
Why patients choose Dental Excellence for periodontal care
A different lens
Most general dentists treat gum disease as an oral problem. Oral-systemic care treats it as the inflammatory marker it is, connected to cardiovascular health, blood sugar, and pregnancy outcomes.
Periodontal charting
Probing depths recorded at every visit. We track changes over time so we catch progression early, before the irreversible bone loss.
Conservative first
Non-surgical scaling and root planing handles most cases. Surgical referral only when pocket depths or bone loss exceed what non-surgical can resolve.
Maintenance commitment
After initial treatment, every 3-4 months for life. The patients who stick with it keep their teeth, the ones who lapse to twice-yearly cleanings often don't.
The periodontal treatment continuum
Different stages of gum disease need different intervention. Here's how we map the case to the right treatment level.
Gingivitis (Reversible)
Bleeding gums, mild redness, no bone loss. Treated with thorough cleaning, home-care coaching, and 6-month recall. Reversible if caught early.
Moderate Periodontitis
Pockets 4-6mm, mild-to-moderate bone loss. Treated with scaling and root planing per quadrant, often with localized antibiotics. 3-4 month maintenance afterward.
Advanced Periodontitis
Pockets >7mm, significant bone loss, mobile teeth. We refer to a board-certified periodontist for surgical evaluation. Often requires combined surgical and non-surgical work.
What our patients say
4.8 stars · 173+ Google reviews
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“I've lived all across the US and Dr. LaDuque and his staff are so thorough and caring, not just about your teeth but your overall health. I really feel like I've found my dentist for life here!”
Gabi S. · Google review
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“I'm so thankful for Dr. LaDuque and his wonderful staff! They always take such good care of me and my boys!”
Verified Google review · April 2025
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“Very informative. Dr. Stephen was very helpful in explaining everything and laying out a plan that helps both my health and my finances regarding paying for my visits. Staff was very nice and just as helpful.”
Verified Google review · April 2025
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“Absolutely love all of the staff here! Everyone is so kind and they seem to genuinely care about their patients. Best dentist around!”
Verified Google review · March 2025
Common periodontal questions
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Will I need surgery?
Stop the slow loss before it becomes the fast loss.
A periodontal evaluation tells us where you are on the disease continuum. Catching gingivitis prevents the work that costs thousands later.