Day: January 12, 2018

The Advantages of Scaling and Root Planing

image of a dental model showing teeth and gums undergoing scaling and root planning

For those who have ever had a periodontal infection, the dentist may have recommended scaling and root planning. Scaling and root planning is like a deep cleaning, and can effectively eradicate bacteria in the early stages of periodontal disease. Bacteria and plaque are cleared away and the tooth surface is smoothed, restoring the damage caused […]