Want to add a few years to your life expectancy? If you take care of your gums and avoid periodontal disease, then case studies show that you may be able to live three to six years longer. At Smiles by Mindy, we combine scaling and root planing with Arestin periodontal therapy in Clinton Township in order to completely eliminate the bacteria that cause gum disease. Read on to learn more about gum disease, periodontal therapy and the importance of Arestin.