Periodontal disease

- Incorrect brushing and flossing over the years has caused the bone support of the teeth to be eroded
- Regular deep scaling and root planing every 2-3 months during orthodontic treatment is the mininum treatment required
- This regular deep scaling and root planing where recessary should continue indefinitely
- In some cases the most ideal treatment is PAOO because this gives the bone and gum the best chance of good health