Comprehensive Scaling & Root Planing for Healthy Gums
If your smile needs a bit more attention than a regular cleaning can provide, our dentists may recommend scaling and root planing in Burien, Washington. This is often the first step Dr. Thai Hoa Huynh, Dr. Vietnam Huynh and Dr. Thomas Pham will take to helping your smile recover from gum disease. To learn more about our periodontal treatments, call All About Dental at 206-767-7777 and schedule your visit.
What is Scaling and Root Planing?
Scaling and root planing is one of the most common and effective treatments recommended for gum disease before it becomes severe. This deep cleaning treatment includes two main steps:
- Scaling: In scaling, we remove plaque and tartar (dental calculus) from the tooth surface.
- Root Planing: This step involves cleaning the roots of the teeth, smoothing them to remove bacterial toxins.
Purpose and Comfort Options
The goals of scaling and root planing are to remove bacteria, plaque and tartar, and to halt the progress of the disease. While most scaling and root planing treatments can be completed comfortably without an anesthetic, our dentists can offer several anesthetic and other comfort options to make certain that you feel at ease during your treatment. The scaling and root planing treatment may be split up into several appointments, in which we treat one section of the mouth at each appointment.
Combination With Other Periodontal Treatments
Scaling and root planing may be combined with other types of periodontal therapy, such as antibiotic treatment. For most patients, scaling and root planing is enough to prevent periodontal disease from progressing further. For more information about the benefits of scaling and root planing and to learn more about the other types of periodontal treatment we offer, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
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Schedule your appointment today to experience personalized dental care tailored to your needs. Our dental team is ready to assist you in maintaining optimal oral health. Contact us to book your visit and discover how we prioritize your comfort and wellbeing. Take the first step towards a healthier smile with our comprehensive dental services in Burien, Washington, are designed to meet your individual dental health goals.