Periodontics in Fort Mill, SC
Arnold L. Batchelor, Jr., DMD, PA
Our Goal Is To Provide Quality Dental Care For Our Patients In A Comfortable And Pleasant Setting With Dignity, Respect And Kindness To Each Patient.
Periodontics in Fort Mill, SC
The Deep Clean for Your Gumline
Do you suffer from gum disease? If so, the staff at Arnold L. Batchelor, Jr., DMD, PA might suggest you come into our office for a periodontal scaling or root planing. What is a periodontal scaling? It is a highly-effective procedure that is capable of treating mild to moderate gum disease. It is especially effective when dangerous gum pockets have formed between your teeth and gums. Root planing is the process of smoothening the root surfaces and removing the infected tooth structure.
The gum pockets caused by periodontal disease allows for tartar, plaque, and other bacteria to settle between your gums and teeth. If given enough time, these toxins can eventually work their way to the roots of your teeth, which can kill the entire tooth and cause anything from pain to heart disease. Clean the bacteria out of your gums by scheduling an appointment with us.
Stopping Gum Disease in Its Tracks
After numbing your gums, our hygienist will get to work gently removing all of the calcified tartar and debris from both above and below your gumline. The removal of this bacteria will help you clean your mouth and reverse the damage caused by periodontal disease. Furthermore, we can provide antibiotic fibers that can be placed to prevent infection when healing larger gum pockets in your mouth.
There are many reasons you should consider having our dental team provide scaling treatments to your mouth when you are dealing with gum disease. Schedule an appointment with us to learn more about the benefits of our treatments, including:
- Stops Gum Disease
- Prevents Tooth Loss
- Prevents Tooth Decay
- Protects the Tooth’s Roots
- Eliminates Bad Breath Associated with Gum Disease
If gum disease is caught early and hasn't damaged the structures below the gum line, a professional cleaning should do. If the pockets between your gums and teeth are too deep, however, scaling and root planing may be needed.
Contact us if you need a deep cleaning to fight back against gum disease.
