Periodontal Treatment & Prevention.- Scaling and Root Planning in North Bethesda

Scaling and root planing is the most common and conservative form of treatment for periodontal disease. Available in North Bethesda. Scaling is the removal of tartar and plaque that attach to the tooth surfaces. The process especially targets the area below the gum line, along the root. Plaque is more likely to stick to rough surfaces. For this reason, the root surface is smoothed down in a process called root planing. Root planing removes any remaining calculus and smooths irregular areas of the root surface.

Scaling and root planing are done with a combination of ultrasonic scalers and hand instruments. Typically, ultrasonic instruments are used first to remove large deposits of plaque and calculus from the crowns and roots of the teeth. Hand instruments called scalers are then used to remove any remaining material and make sure that the tooth surface is clean and smooth.

There are procedures to follow when preventing periodontal gum disease from becoming more serious or recurring after scaling and root planning. You must maintain good oral hygiene by brushing twice a day along with flossing and using mouthwash once a day.

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