If left untreated, it can advance to the underlying bone causing periodontal disease. At this stage, it is irreversible and needs immediate attention to prevent further spread of the disease. Toxins produced by the bacteria in plaque irritate the gums and stimulate a chronic inflammatory response in which the body essentially turns on itself, and the tissues and bone that support the teeth are broken down and destroyed. Gums separate from the teeth, forming pockets between the teeth and gums that can become infected. As the disease progresses, the pockets deepen and more gum tissue and bone are destroyed. Eventually, teeth can become loose and may fall out or need to be removed. Periodontal disease is a chronic condition that may contribute to the progression of other systemic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer etc. Scaling and Root Planing is a non-surgical procedure designed to treat periodontal disease and improve the health of your gums and teeth.

It is a deep cleaning procedure that scales beneath the gumline to remove plaque and other bacterial toxins from periodontal pockets. Root planing smooths the tooth root surfaces to prevent the reattachment of harmful toxins and promote gum tissue healing. After Scaling and root planing treatment, regular periodontal maintenance cleaning iand good at-home oral care is necessary to prevent relapse.