Deep Cleaning to Stop Gum Disease in Its Tracks
If your gums bleed easily, feel tender, or are receding, you may be showing signs of early gum disease. At Cottonful Dental in Irvine, our scaling and root planing procedure — commonly known as a "deep cleaning" — targets the root cause of periodontal disease by removing harmful bacteria and tartar beneath the gumline.
Scaling & Root Planning
What to Expect
What to Expect
Local anesthesia for a comfortable experience
Local anesthesia for a comfortable experience
Gentle scaling to remove plaque and tartar buildup below the gumline
Gentle scaling to remove plaque and tartar buildup below the gumline
Smoothing of root surfaces (planing) to prevent bacteria from reattaching
Smoothing of root surfaces (planing) to prevent bacteria from reattaching
Tailored follow-up care and home hygiene tips
Tailored follow-up care and home hygiene tips
Who It Helps
Who It Helps
Who Needs This Treatment?
Who Needs This Treatment?
You may benefit from scaling and root planing if you experience:
Chronic bad breath
Chronic bad breath
Bleeding or swollen gums
Bleeding or swollen gums
Gum recession
Gum recession
Loose or shifting teeth
Loose or shifting teeth
Tartar buildup beneath the gumline
Tartar buildup beneath the gumline
Early Care, Better Results
Early Care, Better Results
