Deep Teeth Cleaning
A deep clean works where your toothbrush cannot: below the gumline, along the roots, clearing the plaque and tartar that start gum disease.
- Chair time
- 30 minutes to an hour
- Anesthetic
- Local, where gums are tender
- How often
- Set by your gums, often every six months
- Back to normal
- Straight away, some mild sensitivity
Every service is quoted up front, before we start. All PPO insurances accepted.
The service
More than a polish.
A routine cleaning polishes what shows. A deep clean treats the gums: it removes the plaque and calculus that brushing and flossing cannot reach, the deposits that left alone cause gum disease, cavities, and eventually tooth loss.
Done as scaling and root planing, it is usually the first stage of treating periodontal disease, and it works as prevention too. Dr. Danoukh recommends it only after a proper exam: X-rays, the depth of the gum pockets, and how far any disease has progressed.
The benefit reaches past the mouth. Bacteria from periodontal infection can travel through the bloodstream and are linked to heart and respiratory disease; clearing them at the source is the point. Fresher breath and the loss of superficial stains come with it.
What happens
What the appointment involves.
The exam
X-rays and a visual check establish how much tartar there is and how deep the pockets go. A local anesthetic is used where needed.
Scaling
An ultrasonic scaler clears calculus and plaque from the tooth surfaces, especially below the gumline along the root, while irrigation delivers an antimicrobial beneath the gums.
Root planing
The root surface is smoothed, removing the thin layers that harbor bacteria and toxins, so the gum can heal and bacteria find it harder to come back.
Infection control
Where the infection needs more, antibiotic fibers can be placed directly into the periodontal pockets, or antimicrobial rinses prescribed.
Is it for you
Worth asking about if.
You do not need to match every line. Any one of them is reason enough to ask.
- It has been more than six months since a professional cleaning
- Your gums bleed when you brush
- Bad breath that brushing does not fix
- Visible tartar along the gumline
- Your dentist has measured deepening gum pockets
Common questions
Answering your questions.
How often should I have a deep cleaning?
Every six months suits most patients, but the right schedule depends on your gum health. We set it to your case, not the calendar.
Does it hurt?
Usually not. Tender areas are numbed, and any sensitivity afterwards settles quickly.
How long does it take?
Between 30 minutes and an hour for a typical session.
How should I prepare?
Brush and floss beforehand, and tell us about any medical conditions or medications before we start.
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