A deeper clean
for gums that need it.
When gum disease reaches below the gumline, a regular cleaning cannot get to it. Scaling and root planing cleans those pockets thoroughly so your gums can heal and tighten back around your teeth.
Not a lecture. A plan.
Gums that bleed when you brush, look puffy, or have started to pull back are early signs of gum disease, and it is far more common than most people think. Left alone, the infection works its way down toward the bone that holds your teeth in place.
Scaling and root planing, often called a deep cleaning, removes the plaque and tartar built up below the gumline, then smooths the root surfaces so bacteria have a harder time settling back in. It is usually done one area of the mouth at a time, fully numbed, by the hygiene team you already know. We will show you exactly what we see and why, and we will never recommend it unless your gums truly need it.
“Healthy gums are the foundation every other part of your smile stands on.”
Which is why we treat gum disease early, gently, and plainly.
How it works, step by step.
Measure and explain
We measure the pockets around each tooth and walk you through the numbers, so the recommendation makes sense to you.
Clean below the gumline
With the area numb, we remove buildup from the pockets and smooth the root surfaces so your gums can reattach.
Check the healing
We recheck your gums afterward and set a cleaning schedule that keeps them healthy from here.
Why it matters.
- Treats gum disease at the source, below the gumline
- Helps gums heal and pockets tighten
- Protects the bone that holds your teeth in place
- Fully numbed and done at a comfortable pace
Good to know.
How is this different from a regular cleaning?
Does it hurt?
What happens afterward?
Will my insurance cover it?
Healthy gums
start with one visit.
Bleeding or tender gums are worth a look. Book online or call and we will get you scheduled.