coliform bacteria. Coliforms Microbiology Any of a number of small, gram-negative, rod-shaped, facultative anaerobic bacteria which are used to monitor water pollution by feces.
Gum disease treatment costs may be as little as $500, or as much as $10,000, depending on the severity of the disease. The cost for a regular dental prophylaxis averages between $30 and $75, while the average cost for periodontal scaling and root planing is between $140 and $210.
1 As mentioned above, the price is going to greatly vary depending on the amount of work that needs to be done as well as the dentist that will perform the surgery. 2  According to an article on Suite101.com, it is shown that the price for periodontal surgery can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000.