Everything You Need to Know About Tooth Scaling and Root Planing

A young woman in a dentists chare with clear plastic glasses and a dental bib smiles up at the camera while a dentist in blue gloves reaches in with a mirror and scaler.

Brushing and flossing are important steps in your oral care routine. But sometimes, these alone may not be enough to preserve your mouth health and protect against gum disease. Tooth scaling and root planing are ‘deep cleaning’ techniques dentists recommend as part of a non-surgical procedure if you show early signs of this condition. During […]