We encourage you to visit the dentist if you have irritated gums and a buildup of plaque above or below the gum line. Give us a call if you need to schedule an appointment.
Scaling and root planing is one of the most common and effective treatments recommended for gum disease before it becomes severe. This is a deep cleaning treatment that includes two main steps:
- Scaling: In scaling, we remove plaque and tartar (dental calculus) from the tooth surface.
- Root Planing: This step involves cleaning the roots of the teeth, smoothing the root to remove bacterial toxins.
While most scaling and root planing treatments can be completed comfortably without local anesthetic, our dentist is happy to offer local anesthetic and other comfort options to make certain that you feel at ease during your treatment. The scaling and root planing treatment may be split up into several appointments, in which we treat one section of the mouth at each appointment.
For most patients, scaling and root planing is enough to prevent periodontal disease from progressing further. For more information please do not hesitate to contact our dental clinic.
