Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Scaling and Root Planing

If gum disease is treated early, before it causes damage to the structures of the tooth, a professional cleaning should fix the problem. Scaling and root planing is a non-surgical procedure that is recommended for patients with chronic periodontitis. If you’ve failed to treat gingivitis and it has advanced to periodontitis, it might be time for a scaling and root planing procedure from Dr. Farid Hakimzadeh of Fresh Meadows Dental Care.


Healthy gums should sit snug around a tooth, when periodontal disease develops, it can create pockets that fill with bacteria. Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning procedure that removes plaque and tartar below the gum line and is performed in two parts. Scaling removes hardened plaque above and below the gumline, cleaning the pocket that has formed, while root planing smooths out tooth roots to help the gums reattach to the teeth. After a scaling and root planing procedure, you may feel mild discomfort or sensitivity. Dr. Farid Hakimzadeh will recommend a follow-up appointment to see how your gums are healing.


If you have questions or concerns regarding scaling and root planing, please give us a call. To learn more about mouth guards and all the services we provide, visit www.freshmeadowsdental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Farid Hakimzadeh of Fresh Meadows Dental Care in Oakland Gardens, NY, call 718-224-7272.

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