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This is a serious condition that can lead to eventual bone and tooth loss. We will go through every treatment we can to prevent gum disease and other painful conditions. At SoCal Dental of Agoura, we recommend that you visit our dental office twice per year so we can do just that. We want to remove plaque and tartar before they can cause gum disease, gum recession, and the need for this procedure. 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This can be done using a metal dental tool, ultrasound energy, and lasers. A dentist will break up the plaque and tartar before scraping it out. If the roots have plaque buildup as well, the root planing procedure will scale them to remove the plaque and then smooth out any rough areas so the tooth can be both healthy and fully functional.<\/p>\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">How long does root scaling and planing take?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>In most cases, this procedure will need to be broken up into four appointments. This allows a dentist to separate your mouth into quadrants and clean each one of them individually. Since the process is very methodical, it takes longer than the standard teeth cleaning and your gums may experience some irritation and swelling. By only cleaning one area of the mouth at a time, the process is more manageable and the recovery time is reduced.<\/p>\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">Will the dentist use anesthesia?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>Yes. Your gums will be numbed before the root scaling and planing procedure starts. Some dentist may also use nitrous oxide or other forms of sedation to help relax you prior to getting started. When sedation is used, a dentist can sometimes complete more of the procedure in one sitting. Additionally, you may want to use a desensitizing toothpaste afterward in order to further numb the gums.<\/p>\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">What are the risks involved the procedure?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<a name=\"are-there-any-risks\"><\/a>\n<p>There is a risk of developing an infection from this procedure. You can help reduce the risk by rinsing with warm saltwater throughout the day and keeping your teeth clean. We may also prescribe you an antibiotic rinse to use. However, the biggest risk comes from not having the procedure completed at all. That can lead to more severe gum disease, gum recession, and even tooth loss<\/p>\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">What should I expect during and after root scaling and planing?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>During the procedure, you can expect for your gums to be numbed and for your teeth to be very slowly and methodically cleaned. Very often, an ultrasound is used to help break up the plaque and tartar before a dental tool scrapes it off of the tooth. Some dentist use lasers to complete the entire procedure. Since your gums will be numb, you will feel some pressure but should not feel any direct pain or discomfort. However, afterward, your gums will be sore, they will swell, and may ache in general. You can help control this with ibuprofen and ice packs if necessary. Typically, the worst part is over within four hours, so you may just want to go home and sleep. In the rare case your jaw feels sore and stiff, you can place a warm compress on it.<\/p>\n<p>For several days to a week or more, you may experience some sensitivity when eating, especially if you are eating anything sweet. One way to address this is to use something soft to clean the area and then place a desensitizing toothpaste on a Q-tip so it can be gently applied to the area around your gums.<\/p>\n<p>There will be some bleeding when you brush your teeth, but this should only last for a day or two. Just remember to be gentle when brushing around your gums.<\/p>\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">Are there any warning signs to watch for after the procedure?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>Yes. If your gums are bleeding excessively, you develop a hard boil (bump) inside your mouth, or the irritation persists for more than two weeks, you should schedule an immediate follow-up appointment.<\/p>\n<a name=\"can-i-eat-normally\"><\/a>\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">Can I eat like normal after a root scaling and planing procedure?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>No. We recommend that you avoid anything hot for two days and that you do not eat anything crunchy like nuts or chips for four days. This is to ensure that your gums do not experience any further irritation. Simultaneously, your gums may be sensitive to sugar, so avoid any candy or treats for several days. If you have a sweet tooth, try a sugar-free popsicle instead.<\/p>\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">What happens to my gums after they heal from the procedure?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>Your gums should begin to return to normal, and there should be no restrictions long term regarding what you can eat. By removing the plaque and tartar, your gums should begin to return to good health. This means that the swelling you have been experiencing will be reduced, they should return to a healthy pink color, and they will no longer be irritated in general. As long as the procedure works as it should, you will not need more invasive gum procedures. However, if you have waited a long time and your gums have already started to recede, this may not be enough. You may also require a future gum grafting procedure.<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/.col -->\n<\/div><!-- \/.row -->\n<\/div><!-- \/.main-service-content .section-block --><!-- \/sContent mute -->\n\n<div class=\"call-out center-align bg-secondary\"><!-- sContent-Yelp -->\n<p id=\"yelp-reviews-agoura-hills-ca\"><i class=\"fa fa-yelp fa-lg\"><\/i> Check out what others are saying about our root scaling services on Yelp: <a title=\"Search Yelp for Root Scaling and Planing Agoura Hills\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/socal-dental-of-agoura-agoura-hills\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TLBC text-contrast\" id=\"CLYP-Root-Scaling-and-Planing\">Root Scaling and Planing Agoura Hills<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/.call-out --><!-- \/sContent-Yelp -->\n\n<div class=\"main-service-content section-block\"><!-- sContent Background -->\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col s12 m12 l12\">\n<h2 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">Will I need follow-up procedures?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>Typically, you will need to return to your Agoura Hills dentist within six months for a follow-up visit. This is to ensure that your gum health has improved. However, the only real follow-up procedure you need is to visit our office for a teeth cleaning. At SoCal Dental of Agoura, we recommend that you have your teeth cleaned every six months. This will prevent plaque and tartar from building up again so you are unlikely to need a root scaling and planing procedure in the future.<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/.col -->\n<\/div><!-- \/.row -->\n<\/div><!-- \/.main-service-content .section-block --><!-- \/sContent Background -->\n\n<div class=\"call-out bg-secondary\"><!-- Call-out block -->\n<h3 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\">Get Your Questions Answered<\/h3>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p>At SoCal Dental of Agoura, we enjoy discussing oral health. If you have questions about your gums or a root scaling and planing procedure, call <a title=\"Click to call SoCal Dental of Agoura at (818) 597-0100\" href=\"tel:+1-818-597-0100\" class=\"TLBC\" id=\"CTC-Phone-Formatted-0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">(818) 597-0100<\/a> and schedule an appointment with our Agoura Hills, CA dental office.<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- \/.call-out --><!-- \/Call-out block -->\n<div class=\"faq-section section-block bg-primary\"><!-- sContent secondary -->\n<h5 itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\" class=\"text-contrast center-align\">Questions Answered on This Page<\/h5>\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"questions text-contrast\"><span>Q.<\/span> <a title=\"Q. What is periodontal scaling and root planing?\" href=https:\/\/www.familydentistry.com\/agoura-hills-ca\/root-scaling-and-planing\/#what-is-periodontal-scaling-and-root-planing class=\"TLBC\" id=\"SPQA-Root-Scaling-and-Planing\">What is periodontal scaling and root planing?<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"questions text-contrast\"><span>Q.<\/span> <a title=\"Q. Are there any risks with periodontal scaling and root planing?\" href=https:\/\/www.familydentistry.com\/agoura-hills-ca\/root-scaling-and-planing\/#are-there-any-risks class=\"TLBC\" id=\"SPQA-Root-Scaling-and-Planing\">Are there any risks with periodontal scaling and root planing?<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"questions text-contrast\"><span>Q.<\/span> <a title=\"Q. 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class=\"text-contrast\"><dfn>Conventional Periodontal Therapy<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>Conventional periodontal therapy is a non-surgical treatment that is also known as a deep cleaning or &#8220;Scaling and Root Planing.&#8221;<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row definition-flex\">\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<dt class=\"text-contrast\"><dfn>Debridement<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>Debridement is the process in which the patient\u2019s teeth have thick layers of plaque that require a specialized procedure for removal.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<dt class=\"text-contrast\"><dfn>Deep Cleaning<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>Also known as scaling and root planing, a deep cleaning involves the removal of plaque within the pockets or space between the teeth and gums.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row definition-flex\">\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<dt><dfn class=\"text-contrast\">Gingival Flap Surgery<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>Gingival flap surgery is a procedure in which the periodontist separates the gums from the teeth temporarily to reach the root of the tooth and nearby bone.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<dt class=\"text-contrast\"><dfn>Laser Deep Cleaning<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>A laser deep cleaning maintains the same goal as a traditional deep cleaning, but uses a dental laser to ease the process and avoid using metal tools on the teeth\/gums.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row definition-flex\">\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<dt class=\"text-contrast\"><dfn>Necrotizing Periodontal Diseases<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>A necrotizing periodontal disease is a disease that involves the necrosis of gingival tissues and lesions forming in the mouth.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<dt class=\"text-contrast\"><dfn>Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>Non-surgical periodontal therapy can include treatment such as root scaling and planing, which is a deeper dental cleaning to remove tartar from the mouth.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row definition-flex\">\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<dt><dfn class=\"text-contrast\">Periapical Abscess<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>A periapical abscess is an abscess that forms from inflammation containing pus in the tissue surrounding the tooth.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<dt class=\"text-contrast\"><dfn>Periodontal Ligament<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>A periodontal ligament is a tissue that connects the tooth to the bone and is destroyed by advanced periodontal disease.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row definition-flex\">\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<dt><dfn class=\"text-contrast\">Periodontitis<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>Periodontitis is a lethal gum infection that results from poor oral hygiene, damaging soft tissue and destroying the bones that support the teeth.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<dt class=\"text-contrast\"><dfn>Periodontium<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>The periodontium is the tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth, gums, periodontal ligament and bone.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row definition-flex\">\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<dt class=\"text-contrast\"><dfn>Plaque<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>Plaque is a sticky film consisting of bacteria that coats the teeth after consuming various foods and beverages, requiring brushing to remove.<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col m6 s12\">\n<div class=\"divider divider-solid\"><\/div>\n<dt class=\"text-contrast\"><dfn>Pocket Depth<\/dfn><\/dt>\n<dd>Pocket 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