Dental Deep Cleaning (SRP)

When bacteria reaches below the gumline, gingivitis and gum disease can quickly get out of control. What begins with bleeding gums can progress into periodontal disease and lead to even greater problems. Fortunately, Lake Olympia Dental provides periodontal treatment to clear bacteria and help you regain your confident smile. For better gum health, we offer deep dental cleanings, also known as scaling and root planing or SRP for short. Through this gentle procedure, we’re able to treat gum disease by thoroughly removing plaque and tartar buildup from below the gumline. With regular SRP treatments, we can help you achieve improved gum health for a greater sense of well-being.

What Makes a Dental Deep Cleaning Different?

A simple dental cleaning isn’t always enough to address stubborn plaque and bacteria below the gum line. That’s why we offer dental deep cleanings (or scaling and root planing) for our patients in Missouri City, TX. A dental deep cleaning gets rid of plaque and bacteria from below your gums, which helps to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. During the procedure, your dentist will use special tools to remove tartar and plaque buildup below the gumline that isn’t addressed during a regular dental cleaning. The entire process is a thorough and gentle treatment that can help you fight off bacteria that causes gum disease for years to come.

Dental Deep Cleaning Procedure

During a scaling and root planing procedure, we use special instruments to access below the gumline and remove plaque, bacteria, and tartar buildup from around the roots of your teeth. The roots of the tooth are also smoothed to encourage reattachment to the gums and prevent recession. Depending on the severity of your condition, SRP may require more than one visit to complete. After treatment is finished, we will monitor your progress with regular cleanings. This ensures that your gums remain healthy and free from infection.

Scaling and Root Planing Benefits

Scaling and root planing is used to treat gum disease, or periodontal disease, which is an infection of the gums. SRP can help restore your oral health by removing plaque and tartar from beneath the gum line that has built up over time and prevent further complications from occurring. The benefits of a dental deep cleaning include:

Improved oral health and reduced risk of gum disease complications
Reduced pocketing between the teeth, which can prevent extractions from becoming necessary
Improved appearance as your gums will look healthier and more uniform in shape and color
Fresher breath due to reduction of bacteria which cause bad breath