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Scaling & Root Planing

Scaling & Root Planing is a non-surgical treatment modality for periodontal disease backed with most long-term studies and evidences. Arguably, this is the bread and butter procedure of a conservative periodontal therapy. Many more advanced forms of treatment are all based on this tried-and-true procedure.

After plaque has matured and calcified underneath gum line, these calculus deposits can only be removed professionally and often times under local anesthesia. The goal of the treatment is to reduce bacteria and remove calculus in order to restore a clean environment underneath gum line, so the tissues can attach back onto the root surface of the tooth.