Gum Disease Treatment – Mesa, AZ

When treating advanced gum disease (which does not include gingivitis), we begin a deep cleaning process known as scaling and root planing. Scaling is performed to remove harmful plaque and tartar from above and beneath your gum line. The next step is root planing, which is meant to focus more on the roots of teeth. By smoothing out the roots, they can effectively reattach to teeth, stop future gum recession, and reduce the risk of additional infection. Depending on the severity of your gum disease, we will need to complete your scaling and root planing over multiple visits.