Deep Cleaning & Gum Treatment
Gum disease affects millions of adults. Our deep cleaning and periodontal treatments can stop the progression and restore your gum health.
Treating Gum Disease, Protecting Your Smile
Gum disease starts quietly — a little bleeding when you brush, some redness you might ignore. Left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss and has been linked to heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems. Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) removes the bacteria and buildup that's causing the infection, giving your gums a chance to heal and reattach to your teeth.
Professional Care
The Deep Cleaning Process
Here's what happens during scaling and root planing:
Periodontal Assessment
We measure the depth of gum pockets around each tooth to determine the extent of gum disease.
Numbing for Comfort
We apply local anesthesia to ensure you're comfortable throughout the procedure.
Scaling
Using specialized instruments, we remove plaque and tartar from below the gumline where regular cleaning can't reach.
Root Planing
We smooth the tooth root surfaces, making it harder for bacteria to attach and allowing gums to heal.
Antimicrobial Treatment
In some cases, we apply medication directly into the gum pockets to fight infection.
Follow-Up Care
We'll schedule follow-up visits to monitor healing and may recommend more frequent maintenance cleanings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regular cleanings focus on the tooth surfaces above and slightly below the gumline. Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) goes further below the gumline to remove bacteria and tartar from the roots of teeth. It's a treatment for gum disease, not just prevention.
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