Scaling and root planning is offered by our dentist for patients who suffer from periodontal disease, also known as gum disease. This treatment helps keep your smile healthy and helps stall the progression of the disease. Learn more about scaling and root planing in Atlanta, GA, by calling Peachtree Dunwoody Dental Group at (770) 395-7057 or scheduling an appointment with our team.
Scaling and root planning is one of the most common and effective treatments recommended for gum disease before it becomes severe. This deep cleaning treatment includes two main steps:
The goals of scaling and root planning are to remove bacteria, plaque, and tartar, and to halt the progress of the disease. While most scaling and root planing treatments can be completed comfortably without an anesthetic, our dentist can offer several anesthetic and other comfort options to make certain that you feel at ease during your treatment. The scaling and root planing treatment may be split up into several appointments, in which we treat one section of the mouth at each appointment.
Scaling and root planing may be combined with other types of periodontal therapy, such as antibiotic treatment. For most patients, scaling and root planning are enough to prevent periodontal disease from progressing further. For more information about the benefits of scaling and root planning and to learn more about the other types of periodontal treatment we offer, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
During scaling and root planing, our dentist will clean your teeth and roots to remove plaque, tartar, and bacterial toxins. Most treatments can be completed comfortably without the need for anesthetic, but several anesthetic and comfort options are available if needed. The procedure might be split into several appointments to treat different sections of your mouth. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call Peachtree Dunwoody Dental Group at (770) 395-7057.
Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning treatment offered to patients suffering from periodontal (gum) disease. It involves two main steps: scaling, which removes plaque and tartar from the tooth surface, and root planing, which cleans and smooths the roots of the teeth to eliminate bacterial toxins. This treatment aims to remove harmful bacteria and halt the progression of gum disease, helping to maintain a healthy smile.
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