When you experience the potential warning signs of gum disease, we want to take action to manage the issue and protect your smile from the stages linked to adult tooth loss. A deep cleaning, also known as a scaling and root planing, can make this possible. In today’s blog, your Leawood, KS, dentist talks about the benefits of a deep cleaning.
The Warning Signs of Periodontal Disease
When do you need to seek periodontal treatment with our team? If you attend checkups and cleanings every six months, then we will likely uncover the issue in the early signs of inflammation, treating it before it can cause painful symptoms and threaten smile stability. Otherwise, you may not know you need periodontal treatment until you experience sore, red gums that bleed easily. When this happens, care is crucial for managing the disease and avoiding the periodontitis stage, the one linked to issues like adult tooth loss. When we find signs of trouble, we could offer relief with a deep cleaning, also known as a scaling and root planing.
The Scaling and Root Planing
The scaling and root planing procedure uses the same ultrasonic scaling device and manual pick that we employ as part of our traditional cleanings. However, instead of only removing harmful plaque and tartar from the surfaces of the teeth, we also remove them from exposed roots and from beneath the gum line too. The procedure is more involved than a traditional cleaning, so we will numb the area first. For some, this could take one visit while others may need as many as four, depending on the severity of the buildup. The procedure can bring the diseases into a more manageable state, one in which we can manage it with preventive steps moving forward, and keep your smile whole in the process.
Managing the Disease
How do we manage the diseases? After your deep cleaning, we will likely recommend a traditional dental cleaning every three to four months to control plaque and tartar and keep periodontitis at bay. We could also discuss better homecare habits too, such as daily brushing and flossing, cutting back on sugar in your diet, and avoiding tobacco products. If you have any questions about how our team will take on gum disease with a deep cleaning, or if you need to schedule your first visit of 2025, then contact our team today to learn more. Let’s work together to help you smile with confidence in 2025 and beyond!
Do You Have Any Questions About Preventive Dentistry?
We want to help you enjoy good oral health and a smile that looks good too. Call Dreem Dentistry in Leawood, KS by calling (913)681-5500 to learn more.
