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Root Planning and Scaling
Root Planning and Scaling
Fight gum disease and promote healthy teeth with our deep cleaning procedure, root planning and scaling. This non-surgical treatment removes tartar buildup and smooths tooth roots, promoting gum health and preventing tooth loss. Schedule an appointment today for a brighter, healthier smile.
Healthy Roots, Healthy Smile
Preserve your smile with our comprehensive root planning and scaling procedure. This non-surgical treatment addresses gum disease by removing stubborn tartar buildup below the gumline and smoothing tooth roots. This promotes gum reattachment, reduces inflammation, and prevents future plaque accumulation, ultimately safeguarding your oral health and preventing tooth loss.
What is Root Planning and Scaling?
Root planning and scaling, also known as deep cleaning, is a non-surgical dental procedure used to treat gum disease (periodontitis) by removing plaque and tartar (calculus) buildup from teeth, especially below the gumline.
Here's a breakdown of the procedure:
Scaling removes plaque and tartar from the surface of the teeth, both above and below the gumline. This is done using a scaler, which is a small, handheld instrument.
Root planing smooths out the rough surfaces of the tooth roots. This helps the gums to reattach to the teeth and prevents plaque and tartar from re-adhering. Root planing is done with a scaler or an ultrasonic device that uses vibrations to remove plaque and tartar.
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