Deep Cleaning for Gum Disease: Effective Dental Treatments

This is known as periodontal disease. The procedure we are doing is scaling and root planing, known as deep cleaning.

Understanding SRP and Deep Cleaning in Dentistry

Dentistry Decoded: Scaling and Root Planing

Scaling and root planing is a therapeutic procedure, not just a “deep cleaning.” Performing full-mouth SRP in one visit can overwhelm periodontal tissues, increase post-operative inflammation, and raise the risk of bacteremia entering the bloodstream. 🦷 Treating by quadrant or by half mouth allows the tissues to respond and heal gradually while giving clinicians the time needed to properly debride the root surfaces. It also improves patient comfort and reduces the risk of excessive numbness and