Scaling & Root Planing

Some patients require more than routine preventative tooth and gum cleaning. Deep cleanings can help alleviate many dental health problems by removing soft or hardened plaque from under the gum line, facilitating the healing of gums, and preventing tooth and bone loss and the spread of gum disease.

HERE ARE SOME SIGNS OF GUM DISEASE:

• Bleeding when brushing and flossing
• Foul odor to your breath that isn’t freshened by mouthwash
• Red, puffy inflamed gums
• Large black triangles between your teeth which represents bone loss
• Deep pockets beneath your gums.

The Benefits of Scaling and Root Planing

Protecting and preserving the health of your gums is critical to preserving your teeth and avoiding expensive dentistry in the future. Once you have signs of gum disease, having Shunga Family Dental Care offer you a scaling and root planing solution will be essential to protecting your gums and preventing future tooth loss.  Some of the many benefits of root planing and scaling treatment include:

• Stops Gum Disease: Root planing and scaling is highly effective at treating gum disease and can help get your gum health back on track.
• Prevents Tooth Loss: Large pockets between the teeth and gums, and infection and decay around the tooth roots can lead to tooth loss. Root planing and scaling can stop these problems before they result in tooth loss.
• Prevents Tooth Decay: Root planing and scaling removes plaque and tartar build up, preventing tooth decay and periodontal pockets.
• Protects The Tooth’s Roots: Root planing and scaling can protect the roots of our teeth when harmful plaque and bacteria begin to build up below the gum line.

Gum disease can cause tremendous harm to your overall health and should be treated as soon as possible. The first step to healthier gums is to call our office and request an appointment with either Dr. Hannah Naeger or Dr. Stephania Caracoini.