Dental cleaning procedures differ although they all have the same purpose: good oral health. There are several different cleanings offered at our office. By measuring your gum tissue the dental hygienist determines how healthy your gums are and what cleaning is right for you.
SCALING AND ROOT PLANING
Deep or full-mouth scaling is an intense professional teeth cleaning, often recommended as treatment for patients who have high risk of gum disease. More involved than a regular teeth cleaning, scaling refers to removing the hard substance called calculus that lives under the gum tissue in your mouth. Some medical doctors will prescribe antibiotics prior to a deep cleaning procedure.
Before the Procedure
It is important to inform your dental center or dentist of any medications or supplements you are taking prior to having the dental cleaning performed.
How a Deep Dental Scaling is Performed
A dental hygienist will begin the dental deep-cleaning by providing a local anesthetic to help numb the area where they will be working. Many times the procedure will be divided into multiple appointments so different areas of the mouth can thoroughly be cleaned at each appointment. Once the patient is numb, the hygienist will begin removing the buildup deep below the gumline using high-tech, ultrasonic vibration tools and other dental instruments. It may feel as if the tartar is being chipped off of each tooth, but the local anesthetic will ensure that you’re not in any pain.
After the Procedure
When the process is finished, the patient may feel some soreness or areas that are tender. Deep scaling is especially beneficial for those patients experiencing symptoms of gingivitis, such as bleeding gums.
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