Like your teeth, your gum tissues need regular care and professional second opinions to ensure they are fully healthy. When you visit our office for a routine visit, our periodontists will provide a comprehensive analysis of your overall oral health to determine if further action is required to protect your smile. We will also perform a thorough cleaning of your teeth and gums to remove any lingering plaque on or below the gum line. When plaque remains on the teeth and gums, it can result in a gum tissue infection know as periodontal disease. To remove plaque below the gum line, we may need to perform a deep cleaning procedure known as scaling and root planing, which eliminates the plaque and reduces the chances of bacteria reforming in these areas.
Dentist examining patient's teeth during professional cleaning procedure.