What Is A Deep Cleaning And Why Is It Done?

There is some confusion about the difference between ordinary cleaning and deep cleaning. These processes are also referred to as root planing and scaling. The procedure of extracting dental tartar from the layers of the teeth is called scaling. Root planing is the procedure of smoothening the root surfaces. It also removes any infected tooth structure. The gum pockets around the teeth would have deepened if you have gum disease or gum pocketing. This lets tartar deposits form under the gum line. These two processes seem very similar when it comes to the cleaning process. The dental worker scales away tartar. At the same time, the dentist performs any essential root planing. If there is any unevenness, it can be planed away. The result of this is a silky, smooth surface.

If tartar and plaque are left on the teeth, it supplies the right conditions for bacteria to thrive. The bacteria irritates the gums. This means that they bleed more easily. You may notice that if you are eating or brushing your teeth, sometimes your gums may bleed. This is the early stage of gum disease known as gingivitis. Your hygienist or dentist will clean your teeth by polishing and scaling them if you have gingivitis. They may also suggest an antiseptic mouthwash that includes chlorhexidine. Your dentist will show you how to floss and brush your teeth efficiently. Most adults have some degree of gum disease. If gingivitis is not treated and nothing is being done about it, the inflammation will work its way down towards the foundations of the tooth. This causes a periodontal pocket. In the confines of the pocket, the bacteria can cause more damage.

The support of bone structures of the teeth can be broken down by gum disease. Eventually, they will become loose. The person often has no symptoms until it becomes serious. The damage to the support structures of the teeth cannot be reversed. If gum disease is caught in time, the progression can be halted and improved. Your dentist may suggest a deep cleaning or periodontal therapy to stop gum disease from progressing. This gets rid of the bacteria in the pocket. It provides the essential conditions for healing to occur.

Why A Deep Cleaning Is Needed

A deep cleaning is necessary if calculus is detected under the gum line and there are signs of bone loss. A deep cleaning removes the deposits that form on the surface of the tooth’s root. This helps with the stability and the health of the teeth.

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