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Scaling and root planing remove harmful plaque and bacteria from your gums to protect against gum disease. Scaling and root planing are some of the most common and effective treatments recommended for gum disease before it becomes severe. This deep-cleaning treatment includes two main steps:
- Scaling: In scaling, we remove plaque and tartar (dental calculus) from the tooth surface.
- Root Planing: This step involves cleaning the roots of the teeth and smoothing them to remove bacterial toxins.
The goals of scaling and root planing 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, we have several anesthetic and dental sedation options to make certain that you feel at ease during your treatment. You will be comfortable and pain-free. 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 planing is enough to prevent periodontal disease from progressing further. For more information about the benefits of scaling and root planing and to learn more about the other types of periodontal treatment we offer, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
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"My family has been with Dr Rainey since his coming to Tallahassee. We have never been displeased. We are family."