SCALING & ROOT PLANING
My dentist/hygienist said I need more than a normal cleaning, what’s
involved ?
Scaling & Root planing helps
eliminate the bacteria that cause bleeding and swelling from a gum infection
Scaling removes hard deposits (tartar) and plaque from tooth surfaces above
and below the gum line Root planing reduces the chance of re-infection by ensuring
that root surfaces are smooth enough to:
Help prevent plaque from adhering and:
Help gum tissue re-attach
This is a periodontal pocket:..........
It is caused by an infection below the gum line.
Signs of this infection can include : bleeding, redness and puffiness.
An infection below the gum line can lead to damage of the bone that
holds the teeth in place– often resulting in tooth loss.
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