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Dental scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning treatment used to manage gum disease before it becomes severe. If you’re experiencing bleeding gums, persistent bad breath, gum recession, or early signs of periodontal disease, this treatment can help restore gum health and protect your teeth.
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Scaling and root planing is a deep dental cleaning procedure used to treat mild to moderate gum disease. Scaling removes plaque and tartar from the tooth surface and from beneath the gumline. Root planing smooths the tooth roots, making it harder for bacteria to reattach and helping the gums heal.
Gum disease begins when plaque builds up along and below the gumline. If left untreated, it can progress from gingivitis to periodontitis, leading to gum recession, bone loss, and eventually tooth loss. Scaling and root planing is often the first step in stopping this progression and restoring gum health.
Removes plaque and tartar from above and below the gumline to control disease.
Helps treat gingivitis and early periodontal disease before it worsens.
Modern tools and local anesthesia used to keep treatment gentle and effective.
No, local anesthesia is used to keep discomfort minimal and ensure you remain comfortable throughout the procedure.
Most patients recover within a few days, with mild tenderness or sensitivity that improves quickly.
Yes, deep cleaning is the only effective way to remove plaque and bacteria from below the gumline and stop gum disease from progressing.Yes, deep cleaning is the only effective way to remove plaque and bacteria from below the gumline and stop gum disease from progressing.
With good oral hygiene, regular cleanings, and follow-up care, most patients only need this treatment once.
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