If you’ve been diagnosed with gum disease, scaling and root planing is often the first step toward restoring a healthy foundation for your teeth. Gum disease, caused by bacteria that accumulate around the teeth and beneath the gumline, can lead to inflammation, bone loss, loose teeth, and infection if left untreated. Scaling and root planing is a highly effective treatment designed to halt this progression and promote gum healing.
Scaling and root planing is a non-surgical deep cleaning procedure that targets areas regular brushing, flossing, and routine cleanings can’t reach. During the treatment, plaque, tartar, and harmful bacteria are carefully removed from the teeth and below the gumline. The roots are then smoothed to help the gums reattach and reduce the depth of pockets where bacteria thrive.
This treatment is typically recommended when gum measurements reveal pockets deeper than 3mm or when there are signs of gum inflammation, bleeding, bone loss, or significant buildup. Without intervention, gum disease can progress, leading to pain, tooth loss and systemic health issues.
Scaling and root planing is performed over one or multiple visits, depending on the severity of your condition. To ensure your comfort, we use local anesthetic to numb the treatment area. Our skilled team utilizes advanced instruments to gently remove buildup and bacteria from below the gumline. Once cleaned, the root surfaces are smoothed to create an environment that supports healing and gum reattachment.
This treatment offers numerous benefits, including:
Many patients also notice fresher breath, healthier gums, and greater comfort following treatment.
Scaling and root planing is a critical step in managing gum disease and protecting your smile. With consistent home care and regular maintenance, many patients successfully stabilize their gum health and preserve their teeth for years to come.
Round Rock is owned by Tom Kennedy, DDS under Affordable Dentures & Implants – Texas, PLLC
Denver is owned by Anthony Narajna, DDS under Affordable Dentures & Implants – Denver, PLLC
Advanced Dental Implant Center are part of a professional affiliation of dental implant practices operated by oral surgeons, periodontists, prosthodontists, and restorative dentists. With the specialized techniques used by Advanced Dental Implant Center, such as zygomatic and pterygoid implants, nearly all patients qualify for same day dental implants from a dental perspective. Prospective patients require an initial workup that includes an oral examination, 3D radiographic evaluation, and medical history consultation. Some patients with certain medical histories may not qualify for surgical treatment. “Teeth-in-a-day”, “one day implant teeth”, “same day implant teeth”, etc. refers to the fact that on the day of surgery, patients will have teeth removed (unless all teeth are already missing, dental implants placed, and a screw retained prosthesis secured to these implants on the same day as the surgery. While this first set of teeth are permanent in the fact that they are secured to the dental implants by screws, these teeth are typically not the final set of teeth as the patient will be allowed to heal prior to the delivery of the final set of teeth. Furthermore, the patient will be allowed to suggest desired changes to the initial set of teeth prior to the fabrication of the final set of teeth. The initial set of screw retained implant teeth are permanent in the fact that they are not removable by the patient and can only be removed by personnel in a dental office. With proper care and maintenance, dental implants can last a lifetime depending on the age of the patient when the implants were originally placed. Studies show that dental implants can last over 25 years with proper home care and regular professional maintenance.
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