How Scaling & Root Planning Works
Dental scaling is the most commonly used non-surgical technique for treating gum disease, also known as periodontitis. This will remove plaque and tartar from your teeth and help in the recovery of your gums.
However, if you have serious periodontal disease and your health may require gum surgery, your dentist and periodontist may suggest a scaling and root planing treatment before the surgery, as well as comprehensive teeth cleaning.
Dental Scaling Vs Dental Cleaning
When it comes to normal dental cleaning vs. periodontal scaling, many people are confused. The two treatments are quite different and are performed for very different reasons.
Regular cleaning involves removing the soft plaque and tartar that have formed on the tooth above the gum. Tartar buildup is negligible in people who maintain appropriate dental hygiene at home. This procedure is both preventive and maintenance because it is performed on healthy teeth and gums.
Dental scaling, on the other hand, involves the removal of bacteria and tartar from both above and below the gums. The growth of this bacteria may have a negative effect on your immune system.
