Periodontics
- Stages of Gum Disease
- Causes of Periodontitis
- Warning Signs
- Prevention
- Brushing & Flossing
- Scaling & Planing
- Tissue Graft
- Flap Surgery
Framingham Cosmetic Dentistry - Periodontal (Gum) Diseases
Tooth Scaling & Root Planing:
Scaling - Tooth scaling removes plaque, tartar and hard crusty calculus deposits, which are loaded with bacteria. Sub-gingival tooth scaling is necessary when plaque and tartar are detected below the gum line.
Planing - After scaling the tooth roots may need to be planed to smooth the root surface. Soft tissue will re-attach itself to a smooth tooth surface. Your dentist may also recommend medications to help control infection, pain, or to encourage healing.
