Scaling & Root Planing
Amigos Dental Care is your go-to source for keeping your gums healthy. Dr. Todd Petersen and Dr. Tad Tholstrom provide purposeful deep dental cleanings (known as scaling and root planing) to remove bacteria and infected tissue around the gum line, helping those who want answers on how to fix bad breath or gum disease treatment. With the help of our Salt Lake City family dentists, you can confidently restore oral health!
What is scaling and root planing, and when is it necessary?
Deep dental cleaning or scaling and root planing is an advanced procedure developed to clean the areas of the mouth that run-of-the-mill toothbrushes and dental floss can’t reach. By carefully removing bacteria, plaque, and tartar below the gum line, our dental team can eradicate disease, bad breath, and other oral health conditions.
How Our Salt Lake Dentists Thoroughly Clean Smiles
Although it can seem intimidating, scaling and root planing can be necessary for maintaining a healthy and beautiful smile. So, don’t be afraid to speak with Dr. Petersen or Dr. Tholstrom about deep dental cleaning, and continue reading to learn about our process:
The Amigos Dental Care team is dedicated to giving you the best treatment possible. After discussing your health history, they'll measure gum pockets and potentially take x-rays of your smile before suggesting scaling and root planing.
A local anesthetic will be offered to numb gums if necessary for added comfort during treatment. Amigos Dental Care prioritizes positive patient experiences above all else!
Our Salt Lake City dentists employ state-of-the-art tools to clean your mouth effectively. Dr. Petersen and Dr. Tholstrom use a manual scaler and ultrasonic cleaner to remove plaque from hard-to-reach places.
Our dental team polishes any roughness along the tooth root. (SURPRISE! This is where bacteria like to hide!) Root planing helps gum tissue naturally reattach to the teeth
In some instances, we prescribe antibiotics to help prevent bacterial regrowth.
Scaling and Root Planing: An Active Step Towards a Healthier Smile
Are you searching for a more intensive dental cleaning? Look no further than Amigos Dental Care. Our experienced Salt Lake City dentists can provide scaling and root planing to improve oral health. Call (385) 295-1601 or request an appointment online for a dental deep cleaning session with Dr. Petersen or Dr. Tholstrom .
Until your next dental appointment at our Salt Lake City dental office, feel free to review our most-asked questions regarding deep dental cleaning:
- Is scaling and root planing painful?
The short answer is no. Dental deep cleaning should be comfortable. While the actual process is typically completed under local anesthetic to minimize discomfort, the patient might experience some soreness after treatment (which should subside quickly).
- How long does it take to recover from root planing?
Most patients heal from a deep dental cleaning session within 3 to 5 days if they follow our dentists’ aftercare instructions.
