Brushing and flossing at home are essential, but even careful home care cannot remove every trace of plaque. Over time, plaque left on the teeth hardens into calculus, or tartar, which can collect below the gum line and lead to inflammation, infection, and eventually loss of the tissue and bone that hold the teeth in place. At Family Dentistry of Yorktown, Dr. Jennifer Wachs, DDS, and Dr. Ken Wachs treat gum disease with scaling and root planing, a deep cleaning that removes tartar from below the gums and smooths the root surfaces so the tissue can heal. Afterward, we recommend a periodontal maintenance schedule based on how quickly you build up calculus and on your gum health history. Each maintenance visit includes an oral exam and a thorough cleaning. To understand how gum disease progresses, visit our page on periodontal disease.
Noticing bleeding or tender gums? Call Family Dentistry of Yorktown at 914-245-9881 to schedule a periodontal evaluation with Dr. Jennifer Wachs in Yorktown Heights.
Scaling and root planing is a non-surgical procedure used to treat gum disease. During the scaling process, specialized dental instruments are used to remove dental plaque and calculus from beneath the gums. Planing is the procedure used to smooth the tooth’s root after the scaling process. Root planing helps the gums heal and reattach themselves to a cleaner and smoother root surface.
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