Scaling and Root Planing
Do you have a large buildup of plaque? Do you have inflamed gums? Then it is time for some scaling and root planing! This deep cleaning technique is an effective way to rid your teeth of bacteria and treat periodontitis, saving you from tooth decay and bone loss.
What Are Root Planing and Scaling?
Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning technique that involves removing tartar from your teeth. Scaling is the process of chipping off the tartar from your teeth above the gum line, while root planing is the process of getting rid of tartar from the roots of your teeth below the gum line.
Tartar is hardened minerals that become stuck to your teeth. If tartar is not removed, it can lead to serious gum disease and cause your gums to be infected. Gum disease has been linked to a number of health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, and respiratory disease.
What Are the Benefits of Scaling and Root Planing?
When you receive periodontal root planing and scaling, your gum disease will improve significantly. Rapidly your gum inflammation should decrease. Scaling and root planing also reduce your chance of tooth and bone loss, protect your teeth roots, and boost the overall health of your gums.
This deep cleaning technique is the first line of defense against gum disease. It also will improve the overall aesthetics of your smile as it will remove plaque, tartar, and other stains.
Who Should Get a Scaling and Root Planing?
Did you know that almost half of Americans over 30 have some form of gum disease? Anyone who has a buildup of tartar and plaque should consider dental root planing and scaling. If you are in the early stages of gum disease, then this treatment is especially effective. After one scaling and root planing procedure, your gum condition should improve significantly, and inflammation should quickly subside.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Does Scaling and Root Planing Work?
On your first visit to the clinic, your dentist will closely inspect your teeth. If you have a periodontal disease, your dentist may recommend cost effective scaling and root planing, which involves the following steps:
- Receive a local anesthetic - You won’t feel any discomfort during the scaling and root planing treatment.
- Your dentist uses an ultrasonic scaler - This device has a metal tip that chips away the tartar on your teeth.
- Your dentist uses a scraper - This manual scraper removes little bits of tartar that the scaler can’t get to you.
- Your mouth and teeth are flushed with a water spray - The water spray helps dislodge tartar and plaque.
- Your gums are moved away, exposing your teeth roots - Then your dentist will use the same tools to remove tartar and plaque from your teeth roots.
The root planing and scaling procedure can take between 1 and 4 hours. Your dentist will start with one quadrant of your mouth and then move to the next. The procedure may be split up into multiple appointments.
Is Scaling and Root Planing Painful?
Scaling and root planing treatment is not painful at all. This is because you will be administered a numbing agent ensuring you don’t feel a thing. This treatment can also be performed with a local anesthetic, but it can result in some moderate pain if you choose this option.
Following the procedure, it is not normal to experience some increased sensitivity, particularly when drinking hot and cold liquids. You may also experience some mild pain and discomfort in the gums around your teeth.
How Much Does Scaling and Root Planing Cost?
The cost for scaling and root planing is around $300 per quadrant. The cost of scaling and root planing all of your teeth is over $1,000. Your dentist will advise whether or not you need all of your teeth scaled and root planed. As this is a medically necessary treatment, this procedure is typically covered by dental insurance. Your insurance should cover 50% or more of the cost.
Book Scaling and Root Planing at Advanced Dental Wellness Center Now To Get The Best Price!
Are you concerned about your gums? Are you battling with the excessive plaque and a buildup of tartar? Our dentists at Advanced Dental Wellness Center can quickly take care of that for an affordable price!
Our experienced dentists have performed countless scaling and root planing procedures. They know how to quickly and safely remove all plaque and tartar from your teeth and roots. Immediately following the procedure, your gum condition will improve, and your chances of developing serious gum disease will decrease. Your teeth will also look much better as we will remove stains.
Don’t let tartar destroy your gums and teeth thinking their removal will cost you an arm and a leg. Contact Advanced Dental Wellness Center and schedule your scaling and root planing today for a reasonable price!
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