Scaling & Root Planing
Scaling and root planing is a non-surgical, deep-cleaning procedure that targets bacterial buildup beneath the gum line. This treatment is often recommended for patients with gum disease, especially if the gums are inflamed, bleed easily, or have begun to pull away from the teeth.
What to Expect
The procedure is typically done in two phases. During the scaling phase, our skilled hygienist uses special tools to carefully remove plaque and tartar from the tooth surfaces above and below the gum line. Next, in the root planing phase, we smooth the root surfaces to make it more difficult for bacteria to reattach, helping the gums heal and reattach to the teeth naturally.
The procedure is typically done in two phases. During the scaling phase, our skilled hygienist uses special tools to carefully remove plaque and tartar from the tooth surfaces above and below the gum line. Next, in the root planing phase, we smooth the root surfaces to make it more difficult for bacteria to reattach, helping the gums heal and reattach to the teeth naturally.
Benefits of Scaling and Root Planing
Scaling and root planing helps reduce pockets between teeth and gums, lowers the risk of bone and tooth loss, and decreases inflammation. This procedure can improve gum health significantly, reducing the need for more invasive treatments later.
Scaling and root planing helps reduce pockets between teeth and gums, lowers the risk of bone and tooth loss, and decreases inflammation. This procedure can improve gum health significantly, reducing the need for more invasive treatments later.
Aftercare
Following the procedure, you may experience slight tenderness or sensitivity, which is normal. Our team will provide specific aftercare instructions to ensure your comfort and help promote healing. We encourage regular dental visits and daily brushing and flossing to keep your gums healthy.
Following the procedure, you may experience slight tenderness or sensitivity, which is normal. Our team will provide specific aftercare instructions to ensure your comfort and help promote healing. We encourage regular dental visits and daily brushing and flossing to keep your gums healthy.