Get a Deep Clean With Scaling & Root Planing
Scaling and root planing goes beyond a regular dental cleaning.
Our thorough scaling technique removes hardened tartar and bacteria from both above and below your gumline. We carefully clean all surfaces of your teeth, including the deep pockets that form when gums pull away from teeth due to infection.
This detailed cleaning reaches areas that regular brushing and flossing simply cannot access, eliminating the source of infection and allowing your gums to heal.
After scaling, we perform root planing to smooth the roots of your teeth. This important step removes bacterial toxins and creates a clean surface that discourages future plaque buildup. Smooth roots also help your gums reattach properly to your teeth, reducing pocket depths and making it easier to keep your mouth clean at home.
Enhance Your Gum Treatment With Antibacterial Irrigation
We complement our scaling and root planing procedures with powerful antibacterial irrigation to target persistent bacteria. This specialized treatment delivers medication directly into the pockets between your teeth and gums, reaching areas that instruments alone might miss. The antimicrobial solution kills remaining harmful bacteria and helps prevent reinfection during the critical healing period after your deep cleaning.
The irrigation process is quick, comfortable, and highly effective when combined with traditional cleaning methods. For those with deeper pockets or more advanced cases of gum disease, we may recommend multiple irrigation treatments. This comprehensive approach helps you achieve healthier gums without the need for surgical intervention in most cases.
To see if you need nonsurgical gum disease treatment in Wellington, contact Dental House of Wellington today.
Signs you need gum disease treatment include bleeding when brushing or flossing, persistent bad breath, red or swollen gums, receding gumline, loose teeth, and sensitivity. Your dentist will measure pocket depths between teeth and gums (normal is one to three millimeters). Deeper pockets indicate infection and the need for professional treatment.
A typical scaling and root planing procedure takes one to two hours per quadrant of your mouth. Most patients require two appointments to complete all quadrants, with half the mouth treated per visit. More severe cases might need additional time. We space appointments to allow for healing between sessions.
Yes, gum disease can return without proper maintenance. After treatment, consistent home care including daily flossing and brushing is essential. Most patients benefit from more frequent professional cleanings every three to four months rather than standard six-month intervals. Quitting smoking and managing conditions like diabetes also help prevent recurrence.