Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) removes tartar, bacteria and toxins from below the gumline — stopping gum disease from progressing and protecting the bone that holds your teeth in place.
Gum disease progresses in stages. Gingivitis is reversible — the gums are inflamed but bone is not yet damaged. Periodontitis is more serious — the infection has spread below the gumline, destroying the bone and ligaments that support the teeth. Without treatment, periodontitis leads to tooth mobility and eventually tooth loss.
Gums are red, swollen and bleed on brushing. Caused by plaque accumulation at the gumline. Treated with professional scaling and polishing and improved home care. Fully reversible at this stage.
Infection has spread below the gumline — destroying the bone and connective tissue supporting the teeth. Pockets form between teeth and gums. Requires deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) to stop progression.
Deep cleaning (also called scaling and root planing or SRP) is a two-part procedure performed under local anaesthesia. It removes tartar and bacterial toxins from below the gumline and smooths the root surfaces to prevent bacteria from reattaching.
Pocket depth measurements are taken around every tooth using a periodontal probe. X-rays assess bone levels. The extent of the disease is mapped and the treatment plan is explained.
Local anaesthesia is administered to ensure the procedure is comfortable — especially important for deeper pockets.
Ultrasonic and hand instruments remove calculus deposits from root surfaces below the gumline — areas that regular scaling cannot reach.
Root surfaces are smoothed (planed) to remove bacterial toxins embedded in the root surface and to create a clean surface that the gum can reattach to.
4–6 weeks after deep cleaning, pocket depths are re-measured to assess healing and gum reattachment. Further treatment is planned if pockets remain deep.
Dental Specialist — Root Canal and Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Anjali Katti handles all general and restorative dental treatments at Casa Dentique. Every finding is explained clearly, and every treatment plan is discussed in full before any work begins.
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