When left untreated, periodontal disease can cause loose or even missing teeth. As a result, you may need treatments like dental implants and implant-supported restorations to restore functionality.
A scaling and root planing treatment is cheaper than restorative dentistry like bridges, crowns, and dental implants. Investing in dental work now can save you from future costs.
Gum inflammation can cause pain. By undergoing treatment with scaling and root planing, you can alleviate your dental discomfort and improve your oral hygiene at the same time.
Periodontal disease doesn’t just impact your gums—it also affects your jawbone. Over time, it can lead to bone loss and tooth loss. You can avoid these concerns, along with changes in your facial shape, by seeking prompt dental care.
Targets plaque above the gum line; for healthy gums
Targets plaque and bacteria below the gum line; for patients with 4mm+ pockets
While a deep tooth cleaning is more involved than a regular tooth cleaning, our on-site staff specializes in both local anesthetic and sedation options for patients.
Scaling and root planing is usually more expensive than a regular cleaning, but it’s also an investment that prevents more expensive procedures like surgeries.
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, gum disease is the leading reason why Americans are missing teeth . You can take steps to protect your smile by visiting Dr. Morelli at their Raleigh, NC, periodontal office .
If deep cleaning is not enough to resolve your gum disease, we offer advanced LANAP® Laser Treatment as a non-invasive surgical alternative.
Has your dentist recommended scaling and root planing? Then you likely have a condition called periodontal disease , or gum disease. Caused by plaque and tartar above and below your gum line, this condition begins as gingivitis and then progresses to more advanced forms of the disease.
As the least severe iteration of the disease, gingivitis responds well to early attention. Without care, it turns into advanced periodontal disease, eventually causing symptoms like bone deterioration and tooth loss. Scaling and root planing, a type of periodontal deep cleaning, can address your gum disease at the source.
Dr. Morelli will educate you on good oral health practices before you leave. After treating gum disease , some of the best ways to protect your oral health include flossing every day, brushing regularly, and seeing your dentist more often than twice a year. Additional root planing appointments may be necessary to maintain your results—and our Raleigh team is always here to help.
Established in 2018, our practice is led by Thiago Morelli, DDS, MS. His professional affiliations and distinctions include:
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