A deeper cleaning to help control periodontitis, with local anesthetic and visits planned around the areas needing treatment.
Plaque can harden into tartar. When periodontitis affects the tissues around your teeth, a routine preventive cleaning does not replace periodontal treatment. Scaling removes plaque and tartar from tooth and root surfaces; root planing smooths root surfaces where needed. Treatment helps control infection and supports healing. We reassess your gums afterward to see whether further care is needed.
We numb the areas being treated. You may feel pressure or vibration; tell us if you feel discomfort so we can pause and adjust.
Using ultrasonic and hand instruments, your hygienist removes tartar and bacteria from above and below the gumline.
Root surfaces are cleaned and smoothed where needed. The areas treated at each visit depend on your care plan.
We recheck bleeding and gum measurements after healing to assess the response, discuss any further treatment, and plan maintenance visits.
Tenderness or temperature sensitivity can occur after treatment. Follow your aftercare instructions and ask which pain relief is appropriate for you. The schedule for periodontal maintenance depends on your gum health and response; some patients need visits every three to four months.