Scaling and root planning are dental treatments carried out to remove etiologic agents which result in the infection of gum tissue. Tartar and dental plaque are the target agents when doing this therapy. Some of the reasons why it is important to do scaling and root planning include:
Prevention of diseases
The oral bacteria doesn’t just hang around your teeth but can as well get its way to the bloodstream and travel to other body parts. This will lead to other chronic infections such as the heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory diseases.
Protection of the teeth
The risk of gum disease increases as the gum pockets exceed a depth of three millimeters. Deepened pockets create room for more bacteria hence destruction of the gum and bone tissue. Eventually, this may result in tooth loss. Scaling and tooth planning helps in protecting tooth loss.
Better breath
Periodontists is always characterized by bad breath or halitosis. The food particles and bacteria in the cavity will be removed during the cleaning procedure and the persistent bad odor will be no more.
Aesthetic effects
This conventional periodontal therapy involves removing plaque and calculus from the teeth and the gum line. During the procedure, any superficial stains present on the teeth surface will be removed thus restoring your smile back.
Before the dentist performs a scaling and root planning treatment he will thoroughly examine the patient’s mouth first. He only recommends and begins this procedure after taking X-rays, conducting several visual examinations, and making a diagnosis.
Our professionals at Smiles by Design use special dental instruments to remove plaque and calculus from the root surfaces and crown. The use of local anesthetic depends on the amount of calculus present, the condition of your gums, how deep the pockets are, and the progression of gum disease.
Contact us for an appointment and we will thoroughly examine your gums before recommending the most suitable dental treatment.