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Scaling & Root Planing in Santa Monica
At Clove Dental in Santa Monica, we understand the importance of gum health for both your overall health and your teeth. We provide scaling and root planing, a specialized deep cleaning procedure, to prevent gum disease and encourage natural gum regeneration.
This treatment goes beyond what regular cleanings can do. By carefully cleaning below the gum line, we help reverse early signs of gum infection and give your mouth a fresh start.
What Is Scaling & Root Planing?
Scaling and root planing is a deep-cleaning therapy used to treat gum disease at its source. You might also hear it called “deep periodontal cleaning.” It targets the areas beneath the gums where bacteria, plaque, and hardened tartar tend to build up, often without you realizing it.
We gently remove the buildup that causes inflammation, infection, and gum detachment.
Signs You Might Need This Treatment
If you have any of the following symptoms, it may be time to consider scaling and root planing:
- Gum bleeding is defined as blood that appears when brushing or flossing and does not go away despite adequate hygiene.
- Deep gum pockets are large gaps that form between your teeth and gums; they are usually measured during exams.
- Bad breath that does not go away with brushing or mouthwash may indicate a more severe condition.
- If your gums are receding from your teeth or you become unusually sensitive to heat or cold, it might be due to gum disease.
Benefits of Scaling & Root Planing
Tartar removal is just one part of thorough cleaning. It's about allowing your gums time to heal and getting your mouth back in sync. The following are some advantages of treatment:
Prevents the spread of gum disease
Natural Healing Support
Fresher Breath
Prevents More Serious Issues Later
How the Procedure Works
Our professional Santa Monica crew approaches this operation slowly and patiently.
- Initial Evaluation: We measure the depth of your pocket, examine your gum tissue, and identify any areas of infection.
- Numbing for Comfort: To assure your complete comfort throughout the cleaning process, a local anesthetic is used.
- Scaling: It is the process of meticulously removing plaque and tartar deposition from tooth surfaces, particularly under the gum line, using specialized equipment.
- Root planing: To remove bacterial toxins and help in the gums' healthy reattachment, we smooth the teeth roots.
- Medication as Needed: To encourage healing, we occasionally apply antibacterial drugs to the cleaned pockets.
- Home Care Instructions: We will explain how to care for your gums during the healing process and what to expect after treatment.
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