Cosmetic - Family - Sedation Dentistry
14127 Vernon Avenue South
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 440-9303
Scaling and Root Planing
Online Dental Education Library
Our team of dental specialists strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. We have extensive training and significant experience with dental implants, porcelain veneers, Lumineers, sedation dentistry, and a wide variety of additional treatment options and procedures. Please use our dental library to learn more. And if you have questions, or when you are ready to schedule an appointment, please contact us.
Some cases of acute periodontal (gum) disease that do not respond to more conventional treatment and self-care such as flossing may require a special kind of cleaning called scaling and root planing.
The procedure begins with administration of a local anesthetic to reduce any discomfort. Then, a small instrument called a "scaler," or an ultrasonic cleaner, is used to clean beneath your gum line to remove plaque and tartar.
The root surfaces on the tooth are then planed and smoothed. This lets the gum tissue heal and reattach itself to the tooth.