Our scaling & root planing treats gum disease with a deep cleaning that reaches below the gumline. It removes the bacteria and tartar that brushing and routine visits can’t reach.
First, we clear away buildup from tooth surfaces and pockets. Then we smooth the roots so your gums can reattach and heal.
Numbing medication keeps you comfortable, and the procedure is often completed over one or two visits. Follow-up maintenance cleanings help keep your results on track.
If you’re experiencing symptoms of gum disease like bleeding gums, bad breath, or gum recession, scaling and root planing may be recommended. This treatment is ideal for patients with gingivitis or early-stage periodontitis who need extra care to prevent further complications. At Desert Pearl Dentistry, we offer this gentle yet effective treatment to restore gum health and prevent tooth loss.
Gingivitis can often be reversed, but once gum disease becomes periodontitis, it can only be slowed and managed. That is why red, swollen, or bleeding gums are worth having checked at your next dental exam.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “About Periodontal (Gum) Disease”
At Desert Pearl Dentistry in Rancho Mirage, our scaling and root planing treatments are designed to restore the health of your gums and prevent further damage, giving you a cleaner, healthier smile.
Scaling clears plaque and bacteria from the pockets below the gumline, where brushing cannot reach. Root planing then smooths the tooth roots so plaque has a harder time sticking.
“Scale beneath the gumline to remove plaque and other bacterial toxins from periodontal pockets”
American Academy of Periodontology, “Non-Surgical Treatments”
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