Periodontics

REQUEST APPOINTMENT

What is periodontics?

Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile. Periodontics focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating gum disease—helping protect your teeth, jawbone, and overall oral health. If you’ve noticed bleeding gums, persistent bad breath, gum recession, or tenderness, our team is here to help.

Periodontal Services We Provide

Examination and Diagnosis

Accurate diagnosis is the first step to getting your gums healthy again. We evaluate your gum tissue, measure pocket depths around the teeth, and review X-rays when needed to identify inflammation, infection, and bone changes. From there, we’ll explain your findings and recommend a clear next step based on your needs.

LEARN MORE

Personalized Treatment Planning

Periodontal maintenance is a specialized ongoing cleaning schedule for patients with gum disease or a history of periodontal treatment. These visits help keep bacteria under control, monitor gum pocket depths, and reduce the risk of the disease returning or progressing. Many patients benefit from maintenance cleanings more frequently than standard six-month visits.

LEARN MORE

Implementation and Restoration

Periodontal treatment is designed to remove harmful bacteria and the buildup below the gumline, and to support the healing of the tissues around your teeth. Depending on the severity, care may include deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) and other targeted therapies to reduce inflammation and shrink periodontal pockets. Our goal is to stop progression, protect bone, and help you keep your natural teeth longer.

LEARN MORE

Root Canal Therapy

When infection reaches the inner pulp of a tooth, root canal therapy may be needed to relieve pain and save the tooth. During treatment, we remove infected tissue, clean and seal the canals, and help restore the tooth’s function—often with a protective crown afterward. This is a proven way to avoid extraction and keep your natural smile intact.

LEARN MORE

Ready to Protect Your Gum Health?

If you’re experiencing symptoms—or it’s simply time to check in—schedule a visit with Horizon Dental Care. We’ll help you understand what’s going on and build a plan that fits your comfort, timeline, and goals!

schedule now

PATIENT TESTIMONIALS

we value your
feedback

Form the front to back, the care and respect is amazing. Thank you for making me feel comfortable in a situation I usually am not and giving me the courage to move forward with a much needed treatment.

Sandra L. - N. Lauderdale

Horizon dental does a fantastic job of cleaning my teeth with no pain!! The establishment is Immaculate! The staff is professional! But also treat you with such respect! Friendly, n knowledgeable! I can’t say I look forward to going to the Dentist! But they have been so great there! I’m not all stressed out knowing I have a appointment.

- Ruth Hartman.

This office is exceptional. The minute you walk in the staff is organized and friendly. Dr. Califf is very smart and caring and was able to explain details of my care and make a future plan to keep my teeth healthy. In addition to that they give the most thorough cleaning I have ever had with up to date technology. Excellent office I highly recommend you to make an appointment.