Scaling And Root Planing For Gum Disease

Teeth require a great deal of attention, especially to ensure they stay healthy and strong. If proper periodontal treatment is not taken, teeth can be irreparably damaged.

Addressing gum disease in its early stages is crucial to preventing more severe health risks. When plaque and tartar accumulate on teeth, bacteria form, leading to gingivitis and other gum-related issues.

Sometimes referred to as deep dental cleaning, scaling, and root planing, this procedure aims to remove plaque. Plaque is a soft, yellow-grayish substance that adheres to the tooth’s surface.

The root planing treatment prevents the onset of gum disease by properly eradicating harmful bacteria.

Gum-related issues are one of the more common categories of dental problems we see in our patients.

Gingivitis and periodontal disease are common conditions that can cause bleeding or swelling of the gums. The specific conditions seen vary depending on the severity of these symptoms.

Periodontal Disease and Gum Disease

Periodontal Disease is a bacterial infection that penetrates the gums and the bone around your teeth, resulting in inflammation. This infection causes your gums to pull away from the structure of your teeth, which causes the bacteria to spread further into your gum line.

Periodontal inflammation, if left untreated, leads to bone loss. It can even result in tooth loss, causing severe damage to your oral health.

Preventative care is imperative for inhibiting gum disease. This includes maintaining good oral hygiene and scheduling regular dental check-ups. This allows patients to maintain their teeth for longer.

In an attempt to stop the progression of gum disease, Dr. Renee Yurovsky, DDS, offers patients periodontal therapy. This treatment helps resolve periodontal disease and preserve the arrangement of your teeth.

Scaling and Root Planing Philadelphia Dentist

Scaling and Root Planing are treatments for the removal of harmful bacteria that cause swelling of the gum tissue and the surrounding bone areas.

Specifically, scaling is the removal of the dental tartar and dental plaque, which is attached to the tooth’s surface.

Root Planing targets cleaning underneath the gum line and, even more importantly, the area around the tooth roots.

The Root Planing procedure smooths the root surface and removes any infected tooth structure, reducing the risk of reinfection. This procedure also focuses on cleaning periodontal pockets to remove debris.

Our team of professionals will take into consideration your overall dental health and hygiene. We will then devise a dental treatment plan that fits your restorative and periodontal needs.

Local anesthetic is employed in the scaling and root planing procedure to numb the area being treated, ensuring patient comfort while cleaning between the gums and down to the roots. This procedure is typically done on one-half of the mouth per appointment.

Scaling & Root Planing & Deep Cleaning Dentist

Schedule your appointment by calling Dr. Renee Yurovsky's Philadelphia, PA, dental office at 215-545-1202. Our skilled dentist is committed to providing you with the highest standard of care.

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Scaling and Root Planing
Scaling: Dr. Yurovsky first removes the upper level of infected calculus.	Root Planing: Next, she smooths the root to reduce the ability of new bacteria to adhere.