10/15/2026
Dental Scaling and Root Planing For Gum Disease
When you’ve had your teeth cleaned, you have experienced a type of scaling, the removal of plaque and tartar from your teeth. Scaling and root planing is a more intensive procedure that reaches under the gum line to treat advanced gum disease. As StarBrite Dental practitioners are dedicated to protecting your oral health, they may recommend scaling and root planing as the best way to preserve your teeth.
How Scaling and Root Planing Is Done
The first step in scaling and root planing is to explain the procedure to you. We want you to understand what we are doing so that you are as comfortable as possible with the procedure. Then, because your comfort is a high priority with our dentists and staff, we will numb the areas to receive this deep cleaning.
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