A deep cleaning of the teeth — clinically called scaling and root planing — removes plaque and hardened tartar from below the gumline and smooths the tooth roots so your gums can reattach and heal. It is the standard first-line treatment for gum disease: if your hygienist has measured periodontal pockets of 4 mm or deeper, a routine cleaning is no longer enough to stop the infection.
At Stone Creek Village Dentistry in Del Rey Oaks, CA, we perform deep cleanings in comfortable, numbed visits and follow them with a personalized maintenance plan. This guide explains who needs one, what it costs, how the procedure works, and how to recover quickly
