Deep Teeth Cleaning

What Do The Procedures Entail?

the Bayfront Dental team will only perform scaling and root planing after a thorough examination of the mouth, which may include taking x-rays and visually examining the mouth. Depending on the condition of the gums, the amount of tartar present, the depth of the pockets, and the progression of periodontitis, the Bayfront Dental team may recommend scaling and root planing. In some cases, a local anesthesia may be used during the procedure.

Scaling:

When scaling is performed, calculus and plaque that attaches to the tooth surfaces is removed. The process especially targets the area below the gum line, along the root. Scaling is performed with a special dental tool called an ultrasonic scaling tool. The scaling tool usually includes an irrigation process that can be used to deliver an antimicrobial agent below the gums to help reduce oral bacteria.

Root Planing:

Root planing cleans root surfaces and removes deposits that contribute to inflammation. The goal is a surface that supports the tissue response and ongoing maintenance. The treatment needed depends on the examination findings.

Antibiotics or irrigation with anti-microbials (chemical agents or mouth rinses) may be recommended to help control the growth of bacteria that create toxins and cause periodontitis. In some cases, the Bayfront Dental team may place antibiotic fibers in the periodontal pockets after scaling and planing. This may be done to control infection and to encourage normal healing.

When deep pockets between teeth and gums are present, it is difficult for the Bayfront Dental team to thoroughly remove plaque and tartar. Patients can seldom, if ever, keep these pockets clean and free of plaque. Consequently, surgery may be needed to restore periodontal health.

Benefits Of Treatment

Scaling and root planing can help reduce periodontal deposits and inflammation and support gum-disease management. Gum disease is associated with some general health conditions, but association does not establish causation. This treatment should not be presented as preventing heart or respiratory disease. Its main benefit is assessed through the periodontal tissue response.

Another goal is to help preserve teeth. Deep pockets may retain bacteria and occur alongside inflammation and loss of support. The dentist interprets pocket measurements with bleeding, x-rays and other findings rather than diagnosing from one measurement alone. Uncontrolled periodontitis can lead to tooth loss.

Finally, scaling and root planing may make the mouth more aesthetically pleasing, and should reduce bad breath caused from food particles and bacteria in the oral cavity. Superficial stains on the teeth will be removed during scaling and planing, adding an extra bonus to the procedures.

Deep Teeth Cleaning In Downtown Miami

Deep teeth cleaning, also called scaling and root planing, helps address buildup below the gumline for patients with signs of periodontal disease. Bayfront Dental is located at 224 Southeast 1st Street, making care convenient for patients who live or work near Downtown Miami, Brickell, Edgewater, Midtown Miami, Wynwood, Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, and Miami Beach.

What To Expect At Bayfront Dental

• Periodontal evaluation before treatment
• Cleaning below the gumline in affected areas
• Follow-up recommendations for healing and maintenance