A set of standard procedures is followed by periodontists and dentists in diagnosing and treating dental diseases in order to prevent disease progress any further. These dental care professionals recommend different steps in order to ensure that the damage done to the gums is controlled or repaired as much as possible. A thorough examination of your teeth and gums is done first before generating a detailed dental health plan. Medication prescription or surgery shall then be done depending on the severity of the periodontal disease and the overall oral health condition.