Gum disease in the most advanced stages can lead to gum recession and even tooth loss. Fullerton, CA dentist Dr. Eric M. Meyer wants to help you make sure it never gets to that stage. When sticky bacteria called plaque builds up on a tooth, the gum starts to pull away from the tooth and form a pocket around the buildup. This only leads to more gum recession. Scaling and root planing are used to treat this buildup and prevent advanced stages of gum disease.
Scaling and root planing are two parts of a deep cleaning procedure your dentist can perform to help repair your gums. Scaling is the process of removing sticky plaque from the surface of your teeth all the way down to your gums. Root planing involves minor contouring to smooth the surface of a tooth near the root. Once the plaque has been removed and the tooth root has been smoothed, the gums that had pulled away have a clean smooth surface to reattach to. Local anesthetic is used during this procedure, and your dentist may recommend completing the treatment over a series of appointments
To learn more about scaling, root planning, and all the services we provide, visit www.fullertondental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Eric M. Meyer, DDS, in Fullerton CA, call 714-879-7943.
I am really happy with my dentist Torrance services and found him an amazing dentist and helps in maintaining an oral hygiene. Last month got done with scaling and root planing treatment from him as I was disturbed with pain in teeths. Finding his service very helpful.
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