Scaling and root planing typically leave gums painful for a few days and the teeth sensitive for up to a week. Your gums may bleed and feel swollen or tender right after the treatment.

Scaling and root planing treats gum disease by removing plaque and smoothing roots. Learn what to expect before, during, and ...

Teeth scaling is a deep dental cleaning that is often performed along with root planing. These procedures help clean bacteria from below the gum line and help gums grow back along the base of ...

Scaling and root planing involves scraping away tartar from your teeth and under your gum line. It’s done with either a hand-held scraper or an ultrasonic device that uses vibrations to loosen ...

Open flap scaling and root planing: During this procedure, the dentist or periodontist (gum doctor) folds back the affected gum tissue, removes the harmful bacteria from the pockets, and then ...