Non-Surgical Gum Disease Treatment for Upper West Side & Lincoln Center Patients
Scaling, root planing, and medicated-tray therapy at a West End Avenue office convenient to Lincoln Center — treating gum disease without surgery, close to home.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Boris Zusin, DDS, FAGD, MBA, MS, Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM) · Last reviewed August 21, 2026
Local to You, Not Just “In Manhattan”
Gum disease treatment isn't a one-visit fix — it typically involves a deep cleaning split across two appointments, a re-evaluation visit to check how the gums have responded, and sometimes ongoing at-home medicated-tray therapy that we monitor over time. Patients near Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, and throughout the Upper West Side choose to keep that whole sequence with one nearby office rather than letting follow-up visits slip because the trip feels like a hassle.
Am I a Candidate?
You may be a candidate for non-surgical periodontal treatment if you're experiencing bleeding gums (especially when brushing or flossing), red or swollen gums, bad breath, or loose teeth. See the full FAQ on our Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment page.
Care From a Team That Knows You
Dr. Boris Zusin is an expert in general, cosmetic, implant, and dental sleep medicine, with 30+ years of clinical experience and ongoing continuing education. Lena Zusin, RDH works alongside him to make every visit as warm and comfortable as possible.
“Drawing upon our combined skills refined through years of experience and continued education, Lena and I will do everything possible to ensure that your entire dental experience at our office is as good as possible.” — Dr. Boris Zusin
- Uncompromising clinical excellence
- Meticulous attention to detail
- A gentle approach to dentistry
FAQ: Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment on the Upper West Side
Yes — Dr. Boris Zusin performs scaling, root planing, and medicated-tray therapy entirely at our West End Avenue office, close to Lincoln Center and the rest of the Upper West Side.
It depends on severity — deep cleaning is often split across two visits (treating one half of the mouth at a time), followed by a re-evaluation visit a few weeks later and sometimes ongoing medicated-tray therapy at home. Staying local makes that follow-up schedule easier to keep.
No — scaling and root planing (sometimes called a “deep cleaning”) removes plaque and tartar from below the gumline, where a routine cleaning doesn't reach. It's specifically for gum disease that's already progressed past what preventive care can manage.
Yes. A periodontal exam measures gum pocket depth and bone level to determine how far gum disease has progressed and what treatment, if any, is appropriate. See the full FAQ on our Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment page.
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