You visit our practice every six months for your checkup and clean…but this time, we’ve recommended you consider a deep cleaning. If you’ve never had one before, you might be confused as to what it entails.
Here’s how one can benefit your oral health.
A regular dental cleaning focuses on cleaning your mouth above the gum line and polishing your teeth. When patients have healthy teeth and gums, this is standard routine care.
For patients who may be dealing with early signs of gum disease or periodontitis, a deep clean (also known as “root planing”) is typically recommended.
This appointment generally takes a bit longer to complete as it involves cleaning deep under your gums and in the pockets of your teeth to remove bacteria.
Are you due for a deep clean? Ask us at your next appointment.
