Record pocket depths and gum condition
Your clinician reviews your concerns, oral health, and relevant medical history to understand what is appropriate for you.
Scaling & Root Planing
Scaling & Root Planing.
Understand your options.
Remove deposits below the gumline as part of periodontal care.
WHAT IS SCALING & ROOT PLANING?
Informed care.
A personal plan.
Scaling removes plaque and calculus from tooth surfaces. Root planing and related instrumentation address affected root surfaces beneath the gums. Treatment is combined with home-care changes and reassessment.
- Record pocket depths and gum condition
- Clean affected root surfaces
- Reassess healing and maintenance intervals
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your care, step by step.
Clean affected root surfaces
Discuss the recommended approach, alternatives, possible limitations, and a written estimate before deciding.
Reassess healing and maintenance intervals
Follow the instructions provided for your treatment and return for review when advised.
YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Scaling & Root Planing FAQs
Is it different from a routine cleaning?
Yes. It targets deposits below the gumline in areas affected by periodontal disease and may be completed over several visits.
Will local anaesthetic be used?
Local anaesthetic may be offered according to the depth, extent, and your comfort needs.
What happens after deep cleaning?
Healing is reassessed, and an ongoing cleaning schedule is planned. Persistent deep pockets may require additional care.
Treatment is recommended following an individual assessment. Contact the clinic to confirm service and specialist availability.
Patient education resources: American Dental Association, MouthHealthy ↗ · American Academy of Periodontology ↗
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