Scaling & Root Planing in Calgary
The gold standard in non-surgical gum disease treatment. Deep cleaning below the gum line to restore healthy gums and protect your teeth.
Scaling and root planing is the most effective non-surgical treatment for gum disease. Often called a "deep cleaning," this procedure goes beyond a standard cleaning to remove tartar, bacteria, and toxins from the root surfaces of your teeth deep within the gum pockets. At London Square Dental, our skilled hygienists use advanced ultrasonic instruments and precise hand scaling to thoroughly treat periodontal disease and help your gums heal.
What Is Scaling & Root Planing?
Scaling removes plaque and hardened tartar (calculus) from the tooth surface both above and below the gum line. Root planing smooths the rough surfaces of the tooth roots, eliminating bacterial toxins and creating a clean surface that allows your gum tissue to reattach to the tooth. Together, these procedures reduce pocket depths and halt the progression of gum disease.
Advanced Ultrasonic Technology
We use state-of-the-art ultrasonic scalers that vibrate at high frequencies to efficiently break apart tartar deposits while simultaneously flushing bacteria from gum pockets with an antimicrobial irrigation solution. This technology allows for more thorough cleaning with less discomfort compared to hand scaling alone, and is complemented by precision hand instruments for detailed root surface smoothing.
Comfortable Treatment Experience
Your comfort is our priority during scaling and root planing. We administer local anaesthesia to ensure you feel no pain during the procedure. For patients with dental anxiety, we offer sedation options to help you relax completely. Each session is carefully paced, and we check in with you throughout to make sure you are comfortable.
Follow-Up & Maintenance
Four to six weeks after treatment, we bring you back for a re-evaluation to measure your gum pocket depths and assess healing. Most patients see significant improvement in gum health, with reduced pocket depths and less bleeding. We then transition you to a periodontal maintenance schedule to keep your gums healthy and prevent disease from returning.
Benefits of Scaling & Root Planing
What to Expect During Treatment
- 1Assessment: Comprehensive exam to measure gum pocket depths
- 2Scaling: Remove plaque and tartar from below the gum line using specialized instruments
- 3Root Planing: Smooth rough spots on tooth roots where bacteria collect
- 4Follow-Up: Schedule maintenance visits to monitor healing and gum reattachment
Why Choose London Square Dental?
What Our Patients Say
"I was in the most pain I've ever felt but they made me feel really comfortable! The dentist was cautious of the cost. Quick and painless experience!"
"The staff were very kind and polite! Amazing service. Special thanks to Doctor Lee, Priya, And Hamziya!"
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