Your Orangevale Periodontal Deep Cleaning, Scaling & Root Planing Dentist
Although most individuals undergo regular
teeth cleanings, if you have signs of gum disease, you may require a more extensive treatment called deep cleaning. At
All Smiles Dental Care, we're proud to provide skilled and gentle deep cleanings to help improve your dental health and prevent more severe health complications from occurring.
We've been a trusted provider of deep cleaning for Orangevale residents for years. Our team is committed to helping you feel comfortable and relaxed during your cleaning. We look forward to meeting you and learning how we can help you get the dental care you deserve. Call us or visit our practice in person to schedule your next appointment!
CALL US: (916) 988-0187 REQUEST APPOINTMENT
What is Deep Cleaning?
A deep cleaning is a dental procedure that removes excess plaque and tartar buildup from your teeth. Bacteria in the mouth can form plaque, a sticky substance on the surface of your teeth. Although regular brushing can remove plaque, leftover plaque in hard-to-reach areas can calcify and form tartar. Over time, excess accumulation of tartar can lead to gum disease that can potentially lead to bone loss.
5 Benefits of Deep Cleaning
There are numerous benefits to deep cleaning that don't just impact your dental health but your overall well-being. During your initial visit, we'll take the time to explain the importance of deep cleaning so that you can make educated decisions about your oral health. Some of the benefits of deep cleaning include:
- Treating and preventing gum disease
- Preventing bad breath
- Protecting the roots of your teeth
- Promoting bone and tissue health
- Preventing tooth loss
Our Deep Cleaning Services
At All Smiles Dental Care, we'll begin by carefully examining your smile. We'll look at the condition of your gums to determine whether you're dealing with gingivitis or advanced gum disease. From there, we'll create a personalized treatment plan that helps eliminate plaque and tartar. Our Orangevale periodontal deep cleaning encompasses scaling and root planing.
Scaling: Dental scaling is the removal of plaque and tartar above and below your tooth's gum line. This form of deep cleaning treatment targets the pocketed area between your teeth and gums. We'll gently clean out pockets behind your gum tissue and remove inflammatory agents like calculus and microorganisms. Scaling can immediately begin to give you relief from inflammation and discomfort.
Root Planing: Root planing is the second component of deep cleaning. Following scaling, root planing smooths the surface of your teeth. Smooth surfaces help prevent plaque and tartar from adhering to your tooth below the gum line. Root planing also allows your gums to heal from severe inflammation.
Deep Cleaning FAQs
It's normal to have questions about deep cleaning. Our staff is here to answer your questions and give you the information you need. Additionally, we can break down complex dental concepts into easy-to-understand terms so that you don't feel like you're in the dark about your treatment. Some frequently asked questions about deep cleaning include:
Regular teeth cleanings focus on cleaning and polishing your teeth above the gum line. However, deep cleaning removes harmful plaque and tartar below the gum line that can lead to gum disease.
Untreated gum disease can not only impact your oral health but your entire body. Health concerns from untreated gum disease include bone loss and complications with heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and pneumonia. Fortunately, it's never too late to get treatment and help prevent plaque and tartar buildup.
No. Our staff is skilled at providing gentle deep cleanings. However, we're happy to accommodate any requests you may have to help you feel as comfortable as possible during treatment.
Yes. Although it's normal to experience slight gum tenderness and temperature sensitivity following treatment, deep cleaning is safe and associated with minimal post-treatment complications.
At All Smiles Dental Care, typical deep cleanings take two appointments. However, depending on the severity of your gum disease, that number may change. After our dentist has performed an in-depth oral exam to determine the extent of your gum problems, we'll let you know how many appointments may be necessary.
High-Quality Periodontal Deep Cleaning in Orangevale
Whether you're dealing with gingivitis or gum disease, All Smiles Dental Care is here for you. We provide effective deep cleanings that include scaling and root planing to ensure your smile is free of harmful plaque and tartar. Our team looks forward to meeting you and helping you get the treatment you deserve. Call us today to schedule your next visit and take the first step toward improving and protecting your oral health!
CALL US: (916) 988-0187 REQUEST APPOINTMENT