The Chairside Instructor 16 Gum Disease Treatment and Maintenance Gum Disease Before scaling and root planing treatment After treatment Oral irrigation keeps your pockets clean after scaling and root planing. Image ©Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Other Treatments • Oral irrigation after deep cleaning • Prescription mouthrinse • Antibiotics or other medicines • Additional home care in addition to daily brushing and flossing • Gum (periodontal) surgery Advanced Periodontitis Treatment