Brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash at least twice a day is great for oral care. These are good habits to develop no matter how old you are or what condition your teeth are in. It’s important to visit your dentist every six months to get a regular cleaning and sometimes a deep cleaning may be necessary.
When dental bacterial plaque builds on the teeth, especially around the gum line, it’s not usually due to poor oral hygiene, but that’s the main cause. No matter how well you brush, floss, and take care of your teeth, you are going to get plaque buildup from time to time. If you don’t visit a dentist regularly for cleaning, this plaque buildup and bacteria can cause inflammation of the gums and lead to gum recession, bone loss, ‘pocketing,’ and potentially even the loss of teeth.
Anybody who has gingivitis or stage I periodontal disease could end up progressing to chronic periodontal disease.
Root planing or deep cleaning is a dental procedure that is commonly done with scaling to help remove those superficial deposits on teeth surfaces. Root planing essentially planes the surface of the root of the teeth in order to get rid of the bacteria and other toxins that are ingrained on the surfaces. This will allow gum tissue to begin healing and reducing gum disease.
This may sound like an extremely invasive procedure, but for anyone who has been diagnosed with stage I periodontal disease or even chronic periodontal disease, they should consider a deep cleaning to help reduce the risk of gum disease becoming more severe in the future.
If you have any questions about deep cleaning, contact The Dental Centre today.