80 Park Ave STE 1C, New York, NY 10016
A Proven Treatment for Gum Disease
One of the most effective ways to fight gum disease is through scaling and root planing, a two-step treatment that targets bacteria and helps restore gum health. At 80 Park Avenue Dental, our experienced team is ready to provide this simple yet effective solution. Call 212-697-5988 today to learn more and schedule your appointment.
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.
The goals of scaling and root planing are to remove bacteria, plaque, and tartar, and to halt the progress of the disease.
By cleaning beneath the gumline, this treatment helps reduce inflammation, promotes healing, and prevents gum pockets from deepening.
Comfort During Treatment
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.
Every patient’s comfort level is different, so our team will discuss pain control options before beginning treatment.
Combining With Other Therapies
Scaling and root planing may be combined with other types of periodontal therapy, such as antibiotic treatment. For most patients, scaling and root planing are 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.
Depending on your gum health, follow-up care such as laser therapy, antimicrobial rinses, or Arestin® may also be recommended to keep bacteria under control.