Treatment
Deep Cleaning
A cleaning below the gumline that removes built up bacteria and tartar to treat early gum disease.
A deep cleaning, also called scaling and root planing, removes plaque and tartar from below the gumline. It treats early gum disease that a regular cleaning cannot reach.
Your hygienist or dentist cleans below the gumline and smooths the tooth roots so the gums can heal and reattach. The area is numbed for your comfort.
It clears the bacteria driving gum inflammation, helps your gums heal, and protects the bone and teeth from further damage.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about deep cleaning.
People with early gum disease, deeper gum pockets, or tartar below the gumline that a routine cleaning cannot remove.
The area is numbed, so it stays comfortable. It is more thorough than a standard cleaning but still well tolerated.
It is often done in one or two visits of about an hour each, sometimes treating one side of the mouth at a time.
Keeping up with home care and maintenance cleanings afterward is what makes the results last.
Some tenderness or sensitivity for a day or two is normal. You can usually eat and go about your day as usual.
