When tartar has moved below the gumline, a regular cleaning is not enough. Deep cleaning removes it from the root surfaces so your gums can heal. Direct billing and CDCP accepted.
A routine cleaning removes plaque and tartar above and just below the gumline. Deep teeth cleaning Edmonton, also called scaling and root planing, goes further. Your hygienist cleans the root surfaces inside deeper gum pockets, where bacteria collect and cause the inflammation behind bleeding, receding and tender gums.
It is the standard first treatment for early to moderate gum disease, and for many patients it is what turns bleeding gums back into healthy ones.
We measure your gum pockets first. Anything deeper than about 4 mm usually needs deep cleaning. A complimentary numbing mouthwash keeps you comfortable, and freezing is available if required, then fine ultrasonic and hand instruments remove hardened deposits from the root and smooth the surface so the gum can reattach.
Deep cleaning is usually done in two visits, one side of the mouth at a time, so you can eat normally on the other side.
Your hygienist will measure your gums and tell you exactly which areas need deep cleaning and which only need a routine clean.
Gum disease rarely hurts, which is why it goes untreated. The signs are subtle: pink on the toothbrush, gums that look puffy or dark red, teeth that look longer because the gum has pulled back, and breath that does not improve with brushing.
Left alone, the bone under the gum slowly dissolves and teeth loosen. Caught early, deep cleaning stops it.
They are different procedures billed under different codes. A regular cleaning is preventive. Deep cleaning is treatment for:
Gums heal well after deep cleaning. How quickly depends on:
How deep the pockets were
Book a gum assessment if you notice:
Deep Teeth Cleaning Edmonton is far more comfortable than most people expect, and it is one of the few treatments that reverses a problem rather than just managing it.
Yours Dental Hygiene provides Deep Teeth Cleaning Edmonton with evening and weekend appointments, direct billing to your insurer, and CDCP coverage for eligible patients.
