By performing a deep cleaning, which is also known as a scaling and root planing, your dentist and dental hygienist can remove any excessive buildup of plaque and tartar that has accumulated around your teeth in the area below the gumline. The goal of this procedure is to treat periodontal disease by eliminating inflammation and reducing the size of pockets between the teeth and gums. While a dental scaling is intended to carefully eliminate any accumulated deposits on the surface of the tooth below the gumline, a root planing goes deeper to smooth the surface of the root so that the gums can properly reattach and heal.
The dentist will determine how many visits your scaling and root planing will require and how many sections of your mouth will be addressed at each appointment. Deep cleanings coupled with an excellent regimen of oral hygiene at home can be effective in restoring your periodontal health. If the tissues do not respond to this intervention, additional procedures including periodontal surgery will be considered.
“Moody Street Dental is friendly, flexible with scheduling, and does such a good job communicating and explaining with what is going on. They have fixed many of my dental issues that previous dentists missed or did not take the time to do properly. 10/10 recommend!” - Julia K.
“I came to Moody Street dental and found out I needed a few fillings. I was turning 26 in a few weeks and was going to lose my insurance but they made sure that I got in and got all the fillings I needed on extremely short notice. It was very selfless of them, and I’m grateful I got the dental work I needed before my insurance ran out!” - Connor J.
“I found Moody Street on Elm with a quick search after moving to Waltham in the last year. Visiting was a great experience! I have a long history of painful orthodontist visits, and so any dental visits give me a little bit of anxiety. The staff was very kind and it was genuinely such a good experience. No pain and they were very helpful. I highly recommend the practice!” - Tara D.
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