Scaling & Root Planing

This is usually the initial stage of treatment for periodontal disease. The objective of this non-surgical procedure is to remove etiologic agents (like dental plaque, tartar, bacteria, debris, and toxins) which cause gingival inflammation and disease. Your gums will be numb during the treatment so that the dental professional can get into the gum pockets and get the job done. After this thorough cleaning you will feel the difference!

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Scaling and Root Planing can help prevent disease. Research has proven that bacteria from gum disease can enter the bloodstream and affect other areas of the body, exacerbating heart, lung, and diabetic conditions. Other diseases associated with periodontal disease include: Alzheimer's, auto-immune disease, kidney disease, and obesity.

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Other benefits of this procedure include prevention of tooth loss, reducing bad breath, and whiter teeth. Stamping out disease and improving your social life, no wonder our patients love us!

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