Scaling & Root Planing

When treating cases of gum disease, our dentists will choose the least invasive procedure whenever possible to preserve your natural smile. If the condition has not progressed to an advanced stage, we may be able to reverse the effects with a deep cleaning procedure known as scaling and root planing. Contact Family Dentistry, Inc. at 513-932-6991 if you would like to ask Drs. Haas, Haas and Zuptich about scaling and root planing to treat gum disease in Lebanon, Ohio.

Scaling and root planing is one of the most common and effective treatments recommended for gum disease before it becomes severe. This is a deep cleaning treatment that includes two main steps:

• Scaling: In scaling, we remove plaque and tartar (dental calculus) from the tooth surface.
• Root Planing: This step involves cleaning the roots of the teeth, smoothing the root to remove bacterial toxins.

The goals of scaling and root planing are to remove bacteria, plaque, and tartar, and to halt the progress of the disease. While most scaling and root planing treatments can be completed comfortably without anesthetic, our dentists is happy to offer anesthetic and other comfort options to make certain that you feel at ease during your treatment. The scaling and root planing treatment may be split up into several appointments, in which we treat one section of the mouth at each appointment.

Scaling and root planing may be combined with other types of periodontal therapy, such as antibiotic treatment. For most patients, scaling and root planing is enough to prevent periodontal disease from progressing further. For more information about the benefits of scaling and root planing, and to learn more about the other types of periodontal treatment we offer, please do not hesitate to contact our office.