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Revitalise your smile with our transformative root planing and deep cleaning treatments! Say goodbye to gum disease as our skilled team meticulously removes plaque and tartar below the gum line, restoring your oral health.
Root planing and deep cleaning is a specialised two-in-one dental procedure that goes beyond your average scale and polish — it’s designed to combat gum disease and restore optimal oral health.
Over time, plaque build-up causes tartar, a mineralised form of plaque that sits on the gum line, causing inflammation and irritation in the gums. This build-up can cause a mild form of gum disease called gingivitis. If gingivitis is not treated, it becomes a more severe form of gum disease called periodontitis.
Periodontitis causes the gum and bone to pull away from the teeth and form pockets. As the gum disease progresses, plaque and bacteria become trapped in these pockets, which eats away at the connective tissue and bone beneath the gum line and eventually causes teeth and bone loss if left untreated.
A regular oral hygiene appointment cleans tartar build-up and polishes the surface of the teeth; whereas a root planing and deep cleaning go beneath the surface of the gums, cleaning from the roots of your teeth and the infected pockets caused by periodontitis.
We might recommend that you attend a deep clean if we discover you have periodontitis during your routine check-up. You should also make an appointment if you suspect you have gum disease.
Symptoms of periodontitis include:
The treatment you receive will depend on the severity of the infection and your overall health and lifestyle. The goal of root planing and deep cleaning is for the gum to re-attach to the teeth, reduce inflammation, and prevent the infection from getting worse.
After your deep cleaning, you may be recommended a specific mouth rinse for you to use following your appointment.
Your gums and teeth might feel sensitive in the days following your appointment. A good oral hygiene routine is vital after your appointment. Our team will recommend scheduling a follow-up appointment to see how your gums have healed and to ensure pockets have been reduced. We may also suggest you attend regular oral hygiene appointments following your deep clean.
Rest assured, our experienced team will personalise your treatment to give you the best results! Call our team today if you are worried about gum disease.
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