Jarred K. Donald, DDS
16631 Coit Rd #114
Dallas, TX 75248
972-818-4300
888-49-SMILE
Patient Education - General Dentist Information in Dallas
Scaling and Root Planing
Advanced gum disease sometime requires the dentist to clean below the
gum line to remove stubborn, crusty deposits called tartar or calculus,
and to remove damage near the tooth root. This is done to prevent
further damage and restore and stabilize the tooth.
For some patients, a local anesthetic is administered to the
affected area. Then, a small scaling instrument and/or ultrasonic
cleaning device are used to remove the deposits.
After cleaning, the root may need to be smoothed, or planed,
to restore it as much as possible to its original shape. Planing also
allows your gum tissue to better attach itself and heal properly.
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