Deep Cleaning (Scaling & Root Planing)

Why is a deep cleaning needed? When plaque and tartar build up below the gumline, brushing, flossing, and even a regular cleaning cannot reach them. Left there, that bacteria inflames the gums and causes gum disease — bleeding, swelling, bad breath, receding gums, and eventually the bone loss that loosens teeth. A deep cleaning treats this at the source: scaling removes plaque and tartar from the tooth surfaces and from below the gumline, and root planing smooths the tooth roots so the gums can reattach and heal. It is the first and most important treatment for gum disease — and the best way to stop it before it costs you your teeth. If your gums bleed when you brush, a deep cleaning may be exactly what you need. Call (253) 573-0070 to schedule yours.