Periodontics Therapy: Scaling and Planning
The priority is to kill any infection before it can cause you oral or general health problems. We start with two processes called scaling and root planning together to remove hard calculus deposits from your teeth, even below the gum line.
After we scale away those mineral deposits, we plane the roots to make them smooth. This keeps food, minerals, and bacteria from sticking to the surfaces of your teeth.
At the same time, the two-fold process removes bacteria from the pockets. For some of our patients, one scaling and planning provides a great benefit and improves the gums sufficiently.
However, many people require several treatments before their gums are back to normal.
Medications
We can use certain medications as an alternative to scaling and root planning or in conjunction with these procedures. Antibiotic strips can be placed inside the periodontal pockets after a deep cleaning. Or your doctor might give you an oral antibiotic or an injection of antibiotics.
Another method many dentists use it to send you home with trays for your teeth and topical medication you use in the trays to eliminate bacteria and promote healing.
Our Ajax dentists will employ various techniques to manage periodontal diseases, including scaling and root planning, which involve thorough cleaning of the tooth roots and removal of plaque and tartar. Additionally, they may perform surgical procedures such as pocket reduction surgery and bone grafting to restore damaged tissues and improve the overall health of the periodontium.
Beyond treating periodontal diseases, periodontics also plays a crucial role in the aesthetic aspects of dentistry.
Our Ajax dentists are often involved in cosmetic procedures such as gum grafting to enhance the appearance of the smile by addressing issues like gummy smiles or uneven gumlines.
