Dental Scaling & Root Planing: What You Should Know
When was the last time you underwent a deep cleaning? Teethrequire a great deal of attention, especially if you want to keep yours in the best shape possible. Unfortunately, some people just scratch the surface when it comes to teeth cleaning. Based on the condition of your teeth and gums, what you may need is a deep cleaning. Teeth can end up irreparably damaged without the proper periodontal treatment.
When tartar and plaque accumulateon the teeth, bacteria forms, leading to gingivitis and other dental issues. This is where dental scaling and root planing come in. At Gentle Dental, we specialize indental scaling and root planing.
Deep scaling and root planing are often the chosen course of treatment for addressing periodontal (gum) disease. The periodontal scaling treatmentremoves bacterial deposits and precipitates improved healing of the gums.
Our team of experienced dental specialists identifies any unhealthy condition of your gums (periodontal disease). They evaluate the gums and recommend a treatment plan, which may include deep scaling, root planing and continuing periodontal therapy to remove plaque and bacteria from under your gums. The periodontal scaling treatment eradicates the deposits from tooth and root surfaces, and planingsmooths the surfaces to allow gums to heal properly around the cleaned teeth.
At Gentle Dental, deep scaling and root planing procedures are routinely performed by our dentists. Teeth look and feel better after a deep scale cleaning. Contact us today to set up your periodontal scaling treatment or deep cleaning.
