Scaling & Root Planing in Sherman Oaks

Healthy gums are the foundation of a strong, confident smile. But even with good brushing and flossing habits, plaque and tartar can still build up beneath your gums, leading to inflammation and the early stages of gum disease. At our Sherman Oaks dental office, we offer scaling and root planing, a proven, gentle deep cleaning treatment to help restore your gum health and prevent further problems.

Scaling and root planing is a nonsurgical procedure that goes deeper than a standard dental cleaning. It removes stubborn tartar deposits and bacteria from below the gumline and smooths the tooth roots to promote gum reattachment.

The process includes two main steps:

• Scaling: Carefully removing plaque and tartar from above and below the gumline.
• Root Planing: Smoothing rough areas on the tooth roots, making it harder for harmful bacteria to collect again.

When performed early, scaling and root planing can stop gum disease from progressing and protect your teeth from bone loss or more advanced treatment needs.

Gum disease often develops quietly, but there are key signs to watch for, such as

Our Sherman Oaks team is dedicated to making your treatment smooth and stress-free. Here’s what the process involves:

1. Comprehensive Evaluation
   We measure your gum pockets and assess signs of infection or bone loss.
2. Gentle Numbing
   Local anesthesia is used to keep you fully comfortable during treatment.
3. Scaling
   Specialized tools, including ultrasonic scalers, remove plaque and tartar buildup.
4. Root Planing
   We smooth the root surfaces to help the gums reattach and block future bacterial growth.
5. Aftercare Guidance
   Our team will show you how to keep your gums healthy at home and schedule a follow-up visit to check healing.

Depending on how advanced your gum disease is, scaling and root planing may be done in one visit or divided across several appointments.