Scaling & Root Planing

Debra Morgan, D.M.D., LLC in Bonne Terre MO

Gingivitis is a generative disease that left untreated, will cause significant tooth and gum deterioration. Just the word gingivitis can strike panic in a patient’s mind. The reality is that the treatment is simple and performed right in your dentist’s office.

Plaque and tarter that sits on the teeth provides an environment, which allows bacteria to thrive and multiply. The bacteria cause the gums to become inflamed and bleed. The condition becomes more noticeable when you brush your teeth or sometimes when you eat. These are signs of the early stage of gingivitis. Gingivitis is easily treated by a hygienist scaling and polishing the teeth. If gingivitis is left untreated, the condition will progress and the roots will need a planing. The difference between scaling and root planing is simple. Scaling is the removal of the dental tartar from the tooth surface. Root planing is the process of cleaning the root surfaces and removing the infected tooth structure.

Scaling and root planing is performed with local anesthesia in the dentist’s office. The procedure is typically done on one or two sections of the mouth per appointment. This allows for adequate healing time, and reduces the time for each appointment.

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