Deep Teeth Cleaning
Deep teeth cleaning is a part of the Ameriplan® dental discount. The discount percentage varies depending on what area you live in.
Deep teeth cleaning,is a common non-surgical procedure used to treat periodontal disease. During the scaling stage, the tooth is thoroughly cleaned both above and below the gum line to get rid of any plaque or calculus (hardened plaque, also known as tartar) on the tooth. During the root planing stage, the tooth is smoothed, removing any rough calculus deposits to help eliminate a breeding ground for bacteria. This deep teeth cleaning provides a smooth clean surface which is ideal for helping the gums to reattach.
After your deep teeth cleaning, your dentist will more than likely prescribe antibiotics to kill any remaining bacteria. He or she may also prescribe an antibacterial mouthwash to help keep the mouth clean during this healing and regrowth period. Your dentist will also schedule another appointment, approximately four to six weeks later, to check on the improvement of your gums and teeth.
This is not, however, the end of the patient’s treatment. A commitment to good dental health is vital to the treatment of periodontal disease. A regular schedule of flossing and brushing should be maintained. Your teeth should be brushed at least twice every day for at least two minutes, and they should be flossed correctly once per day. Also, if you smoke, you should consider quitting, or at least greatly cutting back on the amount you smoke. Cigarette smoke can prevent healthy healing of the gums. If the patient is dedicated to maintaining good dental health after the deep teeth cleaning, he or she can help the gums heal correctly and help keep periodontal disease at bay.
