Deep Cleaning Scaling and Root Planing

Understanding Dental Scaling

Dental scaling involves removing plaque and calculus (tarter) from beneath your gumline. Plaque is a biofilm product from millions of bacteria that adheres to your teeth’s surfaces and can accumulate over time. As time passess, this plaque has time to mature and turn into a rough, rock-like substance we call calculus, aka tarter. Regular hygiene treatment and cleanings by dentists like Dr. Escobar and our dental hygienists at Solis Dental are essential to prevent such issues.

By scaling teeth, we will effectively eliminate this harmful bacterial buildup and tartar, safeguarding your dental health and promoting healthy gums. This procedure is crucial for preventing periodontal or gum disease and ensuring your overall gum health. Regular teeth scaling from our dentist helps to completely remove tartar, maintain smooth root surfaces, and contribute to a cleaner, healthier mouth.

What Is Root Planing?

At Solis Dental, we provide Root planing, which is a crucial treatment for those battling gum disease, particularly periodontitis. This advanced form of gum disease can lead to severe dental problems if left untreated. Gingivitis related bacteria can reach the roots of your teeth, creating calculus or tarter which has a rough surface and makes it easier for more harmful bacteria to anchor and increase rapidly. Over time, this can cause significant damage to the supporting structures of your teeth, including the gums and bone.

Dr. Escobar and the rest of our gentle and caring providers at Solis Dental use root planing to smooth these uneven surfaces on your tooth roots meticulously. This action encourages the gums to reattach to your tooth’s root, creating a healthier environment in your mouth. Smoothing out these areas makes it much harder for bacteria to attach and thrive, reducing the chances of infection and inflammation.

The Need for Deep Cleaning Teeth When Routine Dental Cleanings Are Not Enough

According to the American Dental Association, routine dental cleanings are essential to maintaining dental health. However, plaque and tartar buildup beneath the gum line may not be sufficient and require professional treatments such as root planing and scaling.

Our experienced dentists at Solis Dental, may recommend a deep cleaning to target specific areas of your teeth or gum line to give you a healthy and long-lasting smile. This is significantly important for you if you have signs of gum disease or have deep gum pockets. By addressing these hidden deposits, deep cleanings help ensure a cleaner mouth and healthier gums.

When do I Need Scaling Or Root Planning?

At Solis Dental, Dr. Escobar and other providers suggest that you should consider periodontal scaling and root planing if you display any of the closely linked correlations that follow:

• If you feel loose teeth
• History of Diabetes
• History of Heart disease
• If you consume alcohol
• If you smoke
• Swollen gums
• Bad breath
• Redness in gums
• Pocket formation on gums
• Longer teeth than a few months back

Importance of Deep Teeth Cleaning for Oral Health

Professional teeth cleaning is vital for more than just aesthetic reasons. It plays a crucial role in preventing and treating gum disease. If this is left unchecked for a long period, plaque and tartar can cause chronic inflammation, which leads to gum disease. You may experience other dental issues, such as loose teeth, receding gums, and even bone loss.

Our expert dentists effectively remove harmful deposits and bacteria by performing dental hygiene treatments such as deep cleanings and laser therapy, thus safeguarding your dental health.

Dental Deep Cleaning vs. Routine Dental Cleaning

At Solis Dental, our experienced dentists evaluate your gums and teeth carefully and suggests various teeth-cleaning options for you. When you are diagnosed with gum disease, routine teeth cleaning may not be enough for you to achieve desired oral health and smile. Periodontal treatment and deep cleaning will go below the surface of your teeth and space below your gum line, which removes toxic plaque and tarter buildup.

Root planing or scaling allows smooth surfaces of the teeth for your gums to attach back to, restoring the protective attachment of your tooth. After your professional hygiene treatment and cleaning, daily brushing and flossing will help to maintain your health and give less place for bacteria to hide. According to the ADA, you must seek profession hygiene treatment  every six months, treatments like deep teeth cleaning usually need more frequent recall visits like every 3 months in order to maintain your gingival health.

Our expert dentists ensure that you get the best treatment for your dental health, which is why we tailor your treatment plan according to your unique dental requirements.

What Is The Cost Of Root Planing And Teeth Scaling?

The cost of scaling and root planing can vary based on several factors, including the severity of gum disease, the number of appointments needed, and the specific procedures required. Our expert dentists will evaluate your smile and then our team will be able to estimate teeth cleaning and hygiene treatment costs for you only once the doctor has made a proper evaluation and diagnosis.

The cost will also cover additional treatments such as antibiotic therapy or disinfecting laser therapy for reducing bacteria, detoxing, and faster healing of the gum tissues. Follow-up visits are often necessary to monitor the healing process and assess the effectiveness of the treatment, contributing to the cumulative cost. Additionally, patients with more advanced stages of gum disease might need more intensive care, such as laser-assisted flap procedure and periodontal surgery to aid in new gingival attachment and regeneration, which could be significantly more expensive.

At Solis Dental, we understand the importance of more involved periodontal treatment such as deep dental cleanings for those who need them. Periodontal treatments and deep cleanings go beyond the standard cleaning visit, targeting plaque and tartar buildup below the gumline to prevent the progression and treat periodontal disease. That’s why, even if you have no dental insurance, we consider these procedures so essential that our practice is committed to doing whatever it takes to make them work for you. We offer flexible payment plans and financing options, as well as in-house memberships to accommodate your budget.

Get Deep Teeth Cleaning To Protect Your Smile And Overall Health!

At Solis Dental, we know how important it is to treat gum disease to maintain your dental and overall health. Our experienced and skilled dentists and hygienists use the latest techniques to provide care personalized to your needs.

Schedule your Hygiene Visit with us and book your Deep Cleaning, Scaling, and Root Planing Appointment NOW and get a beautiful, charismatic smile that will improve your overall health.