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All adults should schedule dental cleanings at least once every six months. Doing so is key to guarding against issues that may require more extensive treatment. Sometimes, a patient may need more thorough cleaning to prevent gum disease. When this is the case, a dentist might offer scaling and root planing treatment. Do you have a scaling and root planing …
Scaling and root planing is a common dental procedure often referred to as a deep cleaning. You will only need a deep cleaning if your dentist informs you that you have gum disease. For those with chronic gum disease, scaling and root planing may be recommended as often as once per year, while others may only need it once in …
If you’ve been told you need scaling and root planing therapy by your dentist, you may be wondering just how long this treatment takes, and why it was recommended to you. Gum disease affecting your oral health is not an uncommon condition, but it is one that can cause serious conditions. An infection that begins in the soft tissue around …
