Dental Deep Cleaning, An Effective Gum Disease Treatment

Your teeth are too valuable to lose to gum disease! But that’s precisely what can happen if you put off routine dental exams and cleaning! Over time, plaque and tartar can accumulate under the gum line of your teeth, causing inflammation, bleeding gums, receding gums, and other signs of periodontal disease. Centre Place Dental offers deep cleaning treatment to manage gum disease symptoms. Dr. Chris Post and Dr. Robin Post, your family dentists in Lincoln, Nebraska, have compiled these FAQs to explain deep cleaning and its benefits.

What is deep cleaning?

Routine dental cleaning eliminates plaque and tartar buildup above the gum line of your teeth to prevent decay and gum disease. Deep cleaning focuses on removing plaque and tartar below the gum line to manage symptoms of periodontal disease.

Why is deep cleaning necessary?

Periodontal disease is a severe gum infection that can lead to tooth loss. In the early stage of gingivitis, the infection can be controlled through good oral hygiene and routine dental cleaning. Advanced gum disease requires scaling and root planing procedures for effective treatment. Deep cleaning eliminates the bacterial infection under the gum line to preserve your bone structure and gum attachment. Otherwise, the disease could spread, causing your teeth to come loose.

What does deep cleaning entail?

Using professional dental tools, Dr. Post will meticulously scale or scrape all plaque and tartar from your teeth. We’ll pull your gums back from the roots for a thorough cleaning under the gum line and cleanse periodontal pockets that separate your gums from your teeth. This gives your gums a chance to reattach to your teeth. We may also prescribe antibiotics to combat the infection. Root planing is smoothing and polishing your root surfaces to keep bacteria from gathering there again. Our goal is to minimize painful gum disease symptoms, improve your gum health, and help stop the spread of the disease.

Is deep cleaning painful?

Yes, deep cleaning can be painful due to gum inflammation and tenderness. That’s why Dr. Post will numb your mouth for this treatment. Typically, we’ll divide your mouth into four sections for a deep cleaning procedure and do one or two sections at a time per dental visit. That way, we can do a thorough job without causing too much stress or discomfort.    

Is dental deep cleaning safe?

Yes, deep cleaning is a safe and effective treatment for gum disease. By ridding your mouth of bacterial infection, we can help prevent premature tooth loss and preserve the beauty of your smile. Although you may experience mild sensitivity or pain for several days after your treatment, deep cleaning increases the likelihood of maintaining your teeth.

Who offers deep cleaning gum disease treatment near me?

If you live in Lincoln, NE, or nearby cities, we encourage you to contact Dr. Chris Post and Dr. Robin Post from Centre Place Dental at (402) 438-5000 for deep cleaning treatment. We’re here to meet all your dental care needs.