Periodontal Deep Cleaning
Halt gum disease and protect your smile with professional scaling and root planing treatment.
What Is Periodontal Deep Cleaning?
Periodontal deep cleaning, also known as scaling and root planing, is a specialized dental procedure designed to treat gum disease (periodontitis). Unlike a standard dental cleaning that focuses on the surfaces above and just below the gumline, deep cleaning reaches deeper pockets where bacteria, plaque, and tartar have accumulated and caused inflammation.
This treatment is recommended for patients who show signs of gum disease, including bleeding gums, receding gumlines, persistent bad breath, or periodontal pockets measuring 4mm or deeper. Left untreated, gum disease can lead to bone loss and eventual tooth loss.
At Peninsula Dentistry & Orthodontics, our team uses advanced instruments and gentle techniques to thoroughly clean below the gumline, remove bacteria, and create the conditions for your gums to heal and reattach to your teeth. Most patients experience significant improvement within weeks of treatment.
Non-Surgical
Gentle treatment
Benefits of Deep Cleaning
Periodontal deep cleaning offers lasting protection for your teeth, gums, and overall health.
Halt Gum Disease Progression
Stop gum disease in its tracks before it causes irreversible damage to your gums and jawbone.
Reduce Pocket Depth
Cleaning below the gumline allows gum tissue to heal and reattach, reducing periodontal pocket depths.
Prevent Tooth Loss
By treating gum disease early, you preserve the bone and tissue that keep your teeth securely in place.
Freshen Your Breath
Eliminating deep-seated bacteria and tartar removes the primary cause of chronic bad breath (halitosis).
Protect Overall Health
Gum disease is linked to heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Treating it protects your whole-body wellness.
Non-Surgical Treatment
Deep cleaning is a conservative, non-surgical approach that can resolve many cases of gum disease without surgery.
What to Expect
Your periodontal deep cleaning treatment follows a careful, step-by-step process.
Gum Evaluation & Measurement
We begin with a thorough examination of your gums, measuring periodontal pocket depths around each tooth to determine the extent of gum disease and create a personalized treatment plan.
Local Anesthesia
To ensure your complete comfort, we apply local anesthesia to numb the treatment area. You should feel no pain during the procedure, only gentle pressure as we work.
Scaling (Plaque & Tartar Removal)
Using specialized ultrasonic and hand instruments, we carefully remove plaque, tartar, and bacterial toxins from the tooth surfaces both above and below the gumline.
Root Planing (Smoothing Roots)
We smooth the rough surfaces of tooth roots, eliminating areas where bacteria can collect. This clean, smooth surface encourages your gum tissue to heal and reattach to your teeth.
Follow-Up Assessment
We schedule a follow-up visit to re-evaluate your gum health, measure pocket depths, and ensure proper healing. We will also provide personalized home care instructions and may recommend a maintenance cleaning schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
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