Gum disease can be painful, it can affect the look of your smile, it can cause the loss of teeth, and it can affect overall health. At Smiles of Cary in Cary, NC, we take gum disease seriously. One of the ways we fight gum disease is by performing scaling and planing procedures.
Gum disease can create deep pockets in the gums where bacteria can build up. A scaling and planing procedure removes the bacteria so the area can heal without infection. The scaling portion of this process removes the bacteria that sit below the gum line. A tool is used to scrape the tooth’s root clean of plaque and tartar. This will remove most of the bacteria. Then, the planing portion of the procedure smooths down the tooth’s root, so that any rough patches where bacteria could hide are removed.
Gum disease can lead to disastrous oral health along with increased risks of heart attack and stroke. If you are showing signs of gum disease such as red, bleeding, or painful gums, be sure to schedule an appointment with us as soon as possible. It becomes more difficult to treat gum disease the longer it goes on.
To learn more about the scaling and planing procedure, do not hesitate to ask us questions. To schedule an appointment with Smiles of Cary in our Cary, NC dental office, call us at (919) 462-3350 or visit our website, www.smilesofcary.com.
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