Healthy gums are essential to a strong, confident smile. At Smile Designers, we provide scaling and root planing in San Diego, CA to treat gum disease and restore your oral health. Our personalized care helps protect your natural teeth and support long-term gum health.
Routine dental cleanings remove plaque and tartar above the gumline, but they cannot eliminate bacteria beneath the gums. When gum disease develops, scaling and root planing provide a deeper cleaning to remove infection and promote healing.
This procedure cleans below the gumline and reduces future bacterial accumulation. According to the American Academy of Periodontology, scaling and root planing is an effective first-line treatment for managing periodontal disease and supporting long-term oral health.
Scaling and root planing addresses the underlying causes of gum disease while helping protect your oral health. Working with an experienced periodontist can help ensure you receive appropriate care for your gum health needs.
Removing plaque, tartar, and bacteria beneath the gumline helps slow periodontal disease and minimize damage to the gums and supporting bone. For patients who need additional care, gum disease treatment can address more advanced periodontal concerns.
Smoothing the tooth roots creates a cleaner surface that allows the gums to heal and reattach more effectively. Depending on your needs, treatments such as laser gum therapy may also be considered as part of comprehensive periodontal care.
Healthy gums provide essential support for your teeth and can reduce the risk of tooth loss associated with advanced periodontal disease. Maintaining proper gum health can also help prevent the need for more extensive procedures, including cosmetic gum surgery when appropriate.
Reducing bacterial buildup and inflammation creates a healthier oral environment, supporting better hygiene and long-term dental health.
Your visit begins with a comprehensive periodontal evaluation to determine the extent of treatment needed. During the procedure, your dentist will carefully remove plaque and tartar from above and below the gumline, clean periodontal pockets, smooth the root surfaces, and provide personalized aftercare instructions.
Local anesthesia is typically used to maximize comfort throughout the procedure. Depending on the severity of your condition, treatment may be completed in one or more appointments.
Maintaining healthy gums after scaling and root planing requires consistent home care and regular dental visits. To help prevent gum disease from returning:
These habits help maintain healthy gums and protect your smile.
Untreated gum disease can worsen over time. Smile Designers provides scaling and root planing in San Diego, CA at 3365 Rosecrans St C, San Diego, CA 92110.
Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and closed Saturday and Sunday.
Contact Smile Designers today to schedule your periodontal evaluation.
Coverage varies by dental plan and individual benefits. Smile Designers can help you understand your treatment and available payment options.
In most cases, patients can drive themselves home because scaling and root planing typically uses local anesthesia rather than general sedation.
Yes. Provide your dentist with an updated list of medications and supplements so your care can be planned safely around your individual needs.
Periodontal treatment may be appropriate during pregnancy, but your dentist should know that you are pregnant before treatment so they can determine the safest approach.
Usually, no extensive preparation is necessary. Your dental team will provide any specific instructions based on your treatment plan and individual circumstances.
