Gum disease needs to be taken control of before it becomes severe. It is for this reason that Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS of Enid, OK provides scaling and root planing to his patients with gum disease.
Scaling and planing is the process of cleaning the teeth between the gums, down to the root, and smoothing out rough spots on the root. Rough spots on the root can trap and harbor bacteria, making it difficult to clear up gum disease. When hardened plaque causes the gums to recede, bacteria can reach the gum pockets, deep down to the tooth’s root. In order to clear up the gum disease, the teeth need to be scraped clean.
A local anesthetic may be used to numb the gums and the tooth roots. A scraping tool is used to remove plaque and tartar. The tooth’s rough spots are then smoothed out. Scaling and planing can take a few appointments, as the mouth is usually worked on in sections. After the process is complete, a regular oral heal routine of brushing twice daily and flossing once daily will be recommended to continue on the way to healthy gums.
If you have red, irritated, or bleeding gums, do not hesitate to come in our Enid, OK dental practice to see skilled and extensively experienced, Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS. To schedule, call (580) 237-2213 or visit our website, www.eniddentalcare.com.
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