We offer a thorough deep teeth cleaning for patients suffering from gum diseases.
Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection and inflammation of the tissues that hold your teeth in place. If left untreated, they can lead to tooth loss. Deep teeth cleaning, also known as scaling and root planning, is designed to treat gum diseases like periodontitis and prevent them from worsening.
Scaling and Root Planning may take more than one visit to complete and may require a local anaesthetic.
In Signature Smile, a 2-hour appointment is offered for full mouth deep cleaning, alternatively appointments can be split into half mouth deep cleaning sessions, which lasts for 1 hour and requires two visits. Single tooth and multiple teeth deep cleaning are also available in our clinic.
After deep cleaning, you may have pain for a day or two and teeth sensitivity for up to a week. Your gums also may be swollen, feel tender and bleed.
It is advised to go on a soft food diet for several days after having your teeth deep cleaned as your gums will be tender. Avoiding cold food or drinks is recommended due to heightened sensitivity and discomfort.
A follow-up appointment after the deep teeth cleaning process is required to check on your healing progress and the improvement of hygiene habits; our dentists may also advise that you get standard teeth cleanings every 3-4 months instead of the normal 6 months after your initial deep teeth cleaning.
Our dentists will provide you a tailored treatment plan for gum disease control. Meanwhile, good dental care at home is essential to help keep gum disease from becoming more serious or recurring. Brushing your teeth twice a day with a soft brush, cleaning between your teeth daily with an interproximal dental brush, eating a balanced diet, avoiding the use tobacco and visiting your dentist regularly can help prevent the progression of gum disease.
Or contact us via email form below
© Signature Smile Dental Surgery 2024. Powered by Vision Digital. All rights reserved.
