Deep Scaling

(Scraping of plaque and tartar from above and below the gum line)

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Deep scaling is the removal of plague and tarter above and below the gum line. It is generally performed using a local anesthetic.

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If you are less tense, you will have a better experience. If you think you may get tense during the procedure (and many people do), have a way to relax such as visualization, deep breathing, or listening to music on an iPod.

 

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Deep Scaling

My dentist recommended this because some of my teeth were getting loose. She referred me to a periodontist. He explained that they would do quadrants of my mouth, recovering for 6-8 weeks in between procedures. The periodontist has a way of working with tools so you never actually see the tools. Read More

Claudia, female, 64, Massachusetts

 

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