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Deep Cleaning Teeth Through Scaling and Root Planing (SRP Dental)
Scaling and root planing, or dental deep cleaning, as it is often called, is essential in the battle against gum disease. It is the first treatment provided to patients with early to advanced stages of gum disease. At our dental practice in Midtown East Manhattan, Dr. Wang and his expert hygienists offer New York City patients the safest and most effective root planing and scaling techniques. These treatments help stop gum disease from progressing and tooth loss from taking place.
If you have been diagnosed with gum disease schedule your consultation with one of our periodontists today!
Dental Deep Cleaning
Deep cleaning teeth is a nonsurgical periodontal treatment consisting of two techniques used to treat early to advanced stages of gum disease. Both methods are designed to reach below the gum line, helping to remove tartar and eradicate the bacteria that build up near and around the tooth root.
Scaling is the technique used to remove bacteria buildup below the gum line, while root planing describes a technique used to smooth rough spots that may form on the surface of the root area, making it more difficult for bacteria to grab onto the tooth.
I have been a client for several years, and this dental office has saved my mouth and left me with great teeth!! Several gum and deep cleanings, etc, have proven to give me confidence and I am thrilled with this dental office’s care and professionalism!! They deserve the best review!!
– Deborah F
What Happens During a Dentist Deep Cleaning?
Our hygienists and board-certified periodontist, Dr. Jin Wang, perform this procedure. Dental deep cleaning requires one to two visits to complete. Root planing and scaling can be performed using a local anesthetic to reduce discomfort, especially when the gums are inflamed. However, many patients do well with topical desensitizers.
During the procedure, special manual instruments called scalers will be used to reach below the gums to remove bacteria, plaque, and tartar and restore the health of the gum tissues and teeth. Once the cleaning is complete and debris has been removed, a special antibiotic, Arestin, may be placed on the treated areas as we deep clean teeth. Arestin helps kill bacteria that are difficult to reach with instruments and provides protection against gum disease progression.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Deep Cleanings
1. What Is Deep Cleaning of Teeth?
You can likely recall your last regular dental cleaning. Unlike a routine cleaning, a teeth deep cleaning (also referred to as SRP dental) focuses on removing plaque and tartar that builds up underneath your gum line. This treatment protects teeth, gums, and supporting bones.
2. How Painful Is Deep Gum Cleaning?
The individual’s pain threshold, the severity of gum inflammation and skills of the hygienist or periodontist will determine how sensitive one may feel during deep dental cleaning. In our Manhattan dental practice, most patients manage to have depp cleaning procedure only using desensitizing gel which slightly nubs the gums. However, if necessary local anesthesia can be administered to eliminate sensitivity-related issues for most dental deep-cleaning patients. Depending on the extent of your cleaning, you may also experience slight discomfort for a day or two after your procedures. To reduce this discomfort and speed up the healing process hygienist or periodontist will often recommend a warm salt water rinse or a prescribed rinse. You’ll typically notice this sensitivity when brushing or flossing.
3. How Much Does a Deep Cleaning Cost?
The cost of a deep cleaning (scaling and root planing or SRP dental) can vary depending on:
Severity of Gum Disease: More advanced periodontitis requires more extensive treatment, more teeth in a quadrant, which means more cost.
Number of Quadrants: The mouth is divided into 4 quadrants. Treatment cost is per quadrant so more quadrants means more cost.
Dental Insurance: If your treating provider accepts your dental insurance, the cost of deep cleaning will be determined by your insurance company. Many dental insurance plans cover a portion of the deep cleaning cost as it’s a medically necessary treatment to manage gum disease. But coverage can vary depending on your plan. The range of coverage for scaling and root planing can be 50%-100% of the cost.
Deep cleaning may seem expensive but it’s a necessary dental procedure to stop gum disease from progressing and prevent more severe and costly dental problems in the future such as tooth loss and bone damage.
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