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A scaling and root planing will be done by a licensed hygienist in our office. The procedure involves removing heavy buildup and debris from the teeth as well as getting deeper into the gingival pockets around each tooth. The upper roots of the tooth are then smoothed so that bacteria is less likely to stick to them. A scaling and root planing is done as part of periodontal treatment if you have gum disease or very heavy buildup on the teeth.
A periodontal scaling and root planing is necessary if you have gum disease. When gum disease begins, the gum tissue begins to separate from the teeth. This causes pockets or small craters to form around the teeth. Bacteria is then able to get into these pockets, making it nearly impossible to keep clean on your own even with the best dental hygiene habits. The scaling and root planing procedure keeps these pockets clean and prevents the spread of the infection.
The hygienist will measure your gum pockets at each of your bi-annual dental appointments. If the hygienist gets a high number during the reading, this is a sign that there is a deep pocket around the tooth. If you have gum disease, it will be recommended that you have this procedure as a way to clean out those gum pockets and keep the gum disease from further infecting the gums and underlying bone.
Your gums will be measured using a special tool before you have your dental cleaning. The hygienist marks numbers on your chart which can note signs of inflammation as well as gum disease. If you have gingivitis or gum disease, we will give you a treatment plan that helps to treat the underlying bacteria. Treatment of gum disease is meant to both prevent the disease from progressing as well as to save your existing teeth and bone. Adults of all ages will benefit from routine disease detection as well as subsequent treatment.
If you would like to undergo periodontal disease detection as well as treatment, Call Us Today and our helpful staff will be more than happy to assist you.
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