Our scaling and root planning treatments are an effective treatment option for gum disease. Our dentist, Dr. WonJoon Lee, and our dental team, perform a two-step cleaning process that can address the effects of periodontal disease. To schedule a treatment, call our office at 562-866-6914 or visit with our team.

What Is Scaling and Root Planing?

Scaling and root planing is a non-surgical procedure that treats periodontal (gum) disease by removing plaque and tartar from below the gumline. This deep cleaning technique targets areas that regular cleanings cannot reach, helping to stop gum disease from progressing. Ocean Dental offers this effective treatment to patients with early to moderate stages of periodontal disease. Our team works to restore gum health and prevent tooth loss, ensuring long-term oral wellness.

The Two-Step Process: Scaling and Root Planing

Scaling and root planing involve two essential steps. During scaling, our dental hygienist carefully removes plaque and hardened tartar (calculus) from the surface of the teeth, including areas under the gumline. After scaling, root planing smooths out the tooth roots, making it more difficult for bacteria and plaque to reattach. This process promotes gum reattachment to the teeth, reducing the size of pockets that develop with gum disease.

Benefits of Scaling and Root Planing

This deep cleaning treatment offers several key benefits:

• Reduces inflammation: Scaling and root planing help gums heal by reducing swelling and redness.
• Prevents tooth loss: Addressing gum disease early lowers the risk of tooth loss from advanced periodontal disease.
• Fights bad breath: Removing bacteria from below the gumline can improve chronic bad breath.
• Supports overall health: Treating gum disease is linked to better cardiovascular and systemic health.
• Improves gum attachment: Planing the roots encourages the gums to reattach to the tooth surfaces.

Schedule Your Scaling and Root Planing

If you are experiencing bleeding gums, persistent bad breath or gum tenderness, scaling and root planing in Bellflower, California, could be the right solution. Our team is dedicated to helping patients achieve healthy gums and beautiful smiles. With advanced techniques and patient-focused care, we strive to make every visit comfortable and effective.