Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning treatment for gum disease. Scaling removes plaque and tartar from above and below the gumline. Root planing smooths the tooth roots to remove bacteria and support gum healing.
Dr. Alyesh may recommend scaling and root planing if you have deeper gum pockets, bleeding gums, tartar below the gumline, or signs of periodontitis.
No. A regular cleaning is preventive care for patients with generally healthy gums. It removes plaque and tartar mainly from the visible tooth surfaces and above the gumline.
Scaling and root planing is gum disease treatment. It cleans below the gumline and around the roots where bacteria and tartar collect in periodontal pockets.
Scaling and root planing should be manageable. The gums can be numbed if needed, especially when pockets are deeper or the gums are tender. You may feel pressure or vibration, but you should not feel sharp pain.
After treatment, some soreness or sensitivity can happen for a few days. Dr. Alyesh will give aftercare instructions to help you stay comfortable.
You may need a deep cleaning if your gums bleed, feel swollen, look red, recede, or cause bad breath. You may also need one if a dental exam shows deeper gum pockets or tartar below the gumline.
Some patients have gum disease without obvious pain. A periodontal exam with pocket measurements is the best way to know.
The time depends on how many areas need treatment and how much buildup is present. Some patients are treated in one visit, while others are treated by quadrant over multiple visits.
Dr. Alyesh will explain how many areas need treatment after your periodontal evaluation.
Soft foods may feel best after treatment, especially if the gums are tender. Good options may include eggs, yogurt, soup that is not too hot, mashed potatoes, pasta, oatmeal, and soft cooked vegetables.
Avoid very hot, spicy, crunchy, or hard foods for a short time if they irritate your gums. Once tenderness improves, you can usually return to normal eating.
Bleeding often improves as the gums heal and inflammation decreases. Results depend on the severity of gum disease, home care, smoking, medical conditions, and whether you return for recommended maintenance visits.
Dr. Alyesh will monitor your gums after treatment and explain whether the pocket depths and bleeding are improving.
Many patients need periodontal maintenance after scaling and root planing. This is usually more frequent than regular cleanings and helps keep bacteria under control.
Dr. Alyesh may recommend maintenance visits every three to four months depending on your gum health. The schedule is based on your individual needs.
Scaling and root planing may help control gum disease and reduce inflammation, but whether a loose tooth can be saved depends on how much bone support remains. Mild mobility may improve when inflammation is reduced. Severe mobility may need additional treatment.
Dr. Alyesh will evaluate X-rays, pocket depths, and tooth movement before explaining the prognosis.
Family Credit Dentistry provides scaling and root planing near Mission Hills, CA for patients with bleeding gums, gum inflammation, deeper pockets, and signs of gum disease. Dr. Alyesh offers gentle care, clear explanations, and personalized periodontal treatment planning.
Call Dr. Alyesh at (818) 895-1321 to schedule an appointment.
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