Scaling and Root Planing – Franklin Park, IL
Extra Care Against Gum Disease
Affecting millions of adults in the US, gum disease can damage smiles without the people even realizing they have it. When it’s caught early, gingivitis, the first stage of gum disease, can be reversed with good and consistent oral hygiene habits and routine dental cleanings. However, if the infection isn’t treated, you could require more complex care. Through scaling and root planing in Franklin Park, our periodontist can effectively fight gum disease and prevent it from spreading. If your soft tissues are bleeding, swelling, or tender, contact our office to potentially get gum disease therapy.
Why Choose Grand Dental – Franklin Park for Scaling and Root Planing?
- In-House, Board-Certified Periodontist
- Customized Care for Each Individual Patient
- Friday & Saturday Appointments Available Every Other Week
How Do I Know If I Need Scaling and Root Planing?
After a thorough examination using digital imaging, our board-certified periodontist can determine whether scaling and root planing are necessary, based on the severity of the infection. If the disease has progressed from gingivitis to periodontitis, he will likely recommend this treatment.
The most common symptoms of periodontitis include the following:
- Receding gums, making teeth look larger than before
- Consistent bad breath
- Tender, inflamed, and bleeding gums when brushing
How Does the Procedure Work?
Also called deep cleaning, the scaling and root planing procedure entails removing accumulated plaque and tartar from the teeth, especially deep within pockets in the gum tissue. This part is known as scaling. Next, we make the root surfaces of teeth smooth, which facilitates the gum tissue reattaching to the teeth. It also makes it more difficult for bacteria to stick and infect the area again.
Although this treatment is often finished in one or two appointments, more visits may be necessary for more severe cases. In addition, if you would like, we can use local anesthesia as well as sedation to make sure you stay comfortable throughout the procedure.
Benefits of Scaling and Root Planing
If you undergo scaling and root planing with our trusted periodontist in Franklin Park, you can expect to get great benefits, including:
- Potentially preserving your teeth and avoiding extraction or eventual loss
- Conservative treatment for gum disease before it causes more damage
- Less irritation while eating once a person’s gums fully heal
Better oral and overall health, as gum disease has been linked to several systemic conditions like heart disease and diabetes