Best Dental Clinic in Gurgaon for Dental Scaling

We typically use periodontal scaling and root planing as the first steps in the treatment of gum disease.

Periodontal scaling and root planing are nonsurgical. They are more of a deep cleaning that is done with handheld instruments or ultrasonic devices.

Researchers say that deep cleaning with ultrasonic instruments has similar results to manual deep cleaning with handheld instruments. Both treatments produce significant clinical results, but ultrasonic cleaning is faster, taking 20% to 50% less time than manual cleaning.

• We may first apply a topical or local anesthetic to numb the area in your mouth where they’ll be working.
• We will scrape away all your plaque and tartar on your teeth — scaling -- both above and below your gum line, down to the periodontal pocket.
• After removing plaque, your dentist will plane, or smooth out, the rough surfaces on the roots of your teeth. This will help your gums reattach to your teeth.
• Depending on your condition, periodontal scaling and root planing may take more than one dental visit. After this treatment, it is good to have a post-procedure checkup.

Are There Risks of Scaling and Root Planing?

Dental scaling and root planing has a very slight chance of introducing harmful bacteria into your bloodstream — leading to bacteremia or blood infection. We prescribe a mouth rinse or antibiotics to prevent infection and help you heal. Scaling and root planing typically leave gums painful for a few days and the teeth sensitive for up to a week. Your gums may bleed and feel swollen or tender right after the treatment.

How Effective is Scaling and Root Planing?

Most cases of chronic gum disease are successfully controlled by removing bacteria and calculus during periodontal scaling and root planing. But some factors may affect how your teeth respond to the treatment:

• Diabetes
• Smoking
• Damage to your teeth leading to misalignment