Scaling and Root Planing (aka Deep Cleaning) is a non-surgical periodontal procedure that  removes plaque, tartar and bacteria from your teeth and gums.  We use specialized instruments to perform this procedure under local anesthesia (Novocaine).  When pockets, which are the spaces between your teeth and gums, become deep, bad bacteria/plaque and tartar form under your gums and cause periodontal disease/inflammation.  These deep pockets are impossible for you to keep clean at home and will progress if not treated.

The main goals of this treatment are to:

1)  remove plaque/bacteria

2)  remove tartar

3)  reduce inflammation (bleeding)

Once this procedure is completed, we re-evaluate your gums in 4 weeks to assess the response of treatment and if further periodontal treatment is needed.