Scaling and Root Planing in Parker, CO

In its most advanced stages, gum disease can lead to gum recession and even tooth loss.  At Ardas Family Dental, we want to help protect you and your family from gum disease.  When plaque builds up on a tooth, the gum starts to pull away from the tooth and form a pocket around the buildup, which only leads to more gum recession.  A scaling and root planing procedure is used to treat this buildup and prevent the later stages of gum disease.

Scaling and root planning are two parts of a deep cleaning procedure your dentist can perform to help repair gums.  It begins with scaling, the process of removing plaque from the surface of your teeth all the way down to your gums. Then comes root planing, which means minor contouring to smooth the surface of a tooth near the root.  When plaque has been removed and the tooth root has been smoothed, the gums that have pulled away will have a clean, smooth surface to reattach to as they heal.  

To learn more about scaling, root planing, and all the services we offer, please give us a call or visit Kids and Family Dentist, Parker CO for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Roopi Kattaura at Ardas Family Dental in Parker, CO, call 720-459-8420.