Scaling and root planing is a common dental procedure used to treat gum disease. Also known as deep cleaning, scaling and root planing involves removing plaque and tartar buildup from below the gumline and smoothing the root surfaces of your teeth. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of scaling and root planing and […]
If you have gum disease, regular dental cleaning isn’t enough to restore your oral health. Once bacteria breeds under the gum line of your teeth, your Odenton, Maryland, dentist will need to perform deep cleaning. Deep cleaning removes tartar and plaque build-up above and below the gum line and eliminates bacterial infection to give your […]