Deep Cleaning May Prevent Tooth Loss

Categories: Dental, Oral Hygiene

Preventing Tooth Loss from Periodontal Disease Scaling and root planing, known as deep cleaning, is the first non-surgical step in preventing tooth loss. If you’ve been diagnosed with gum disease, deep cleaning may be recommended by your dental professional for healing and shrinking of periodontal pockets. How Deep Cleaning Works When plaque and tartar are…