Scaling & Root Planing
in Northeast Brampton
Scaling and root planing is a non-surgical deep-cleaning procedure that removes bacteria and tartar from below the gumline — the first and most effective step in treating gum disease.
Overview
What Is Scaling & Root Planing in Northeast Brampton?
When regular professional cleaning is no longer sufficient to manage gum disease — typically when bacteria and tartar have accumulated in periodontal pockets deeper than 3–4 mm — scaling and root planing is the appropriate next step. This non-surgical procedure is performed under local anaesthesia and may be completed in one to two appointments depending on the extent of disease.
Scaling involves the careful removal of plaque and calculus (tartar) from the root surfaces below the gumline using specialized hand instruments and/or ultrasonic scalers. Root planing then smooths the root surfaces once they've been cleaned, removing the rough areas where bacteria colonise and helping the gum tissue re-attach to the cleaned roots. The combination creates an environment where healing can occur.
After scaling and root planing, most patients experience significant improvement: reduced pocket depths, less bleeding on probing, and resolution of gum inflammation. In many cases, this treatment alone is sufficient to bring gum disease under control — surgical intervention is typically reserved for patients who don't respond adequately.
Process
What to Expect
- 1Local anaesthesia: the area is numbed so the procedure is comfortable throughout.
- 2Scaling: calculus and plaque are methodically removed from the root surfaces below the gumline.
- 3Root planing: root surfaces are smoothed to remove roughness where bacteria colonise and to encourage gum re-attachment.
- 4Post-treatment care: your dentist provides home care instructions and prescribes an antimicrobial rinse if needed.
- 5Re-evaluation: at a follow-up visit (typically 4–6 weeks later), pocket depths are re-measured and healing is assessed.
Why It Matters
What Are the Key Benefits of Scaling & Root Planing at Gardenbrooke Dental?
Removes deep bacterial deposits that cause bone loss
Promotes gum tissue re-attachment to root surfaces
Reduces pocket depths and stops bleeding
Non-surgical — highly effective for moderate gum disease
Creates the foundation for long-term gum health
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Scaling & Root Planing at Gardenbrooke Dental in Brampton
Is scaling and root planing at Gardenbrooke Dental in Northeast Brampton painful?
The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia, so you shouldn't feel pain during treatment. Some tenderness and sensitivity in the days following is normal and resolves as the gums heal. Over-the-counter pain relievers are usually sufficient.
How many appointments does scaling and root planing at Gardenbrooke Dental take?
Most patients need 2 appointments: one side (upper and lower) per visit to allow each side to heal while the other is treated. Patients with less extensive disease may complete treatment in one appointment.
What happens if I don't treat the gum disease Dr. Tanya Khattra identifies at Gardenbrooke Dental?
Untreated gum disease progresses steadily, causing irreversible bone and tissue loss. Eventually affected teeth may become loose and require extraction. Prompt treatment is always preferable to managing the consequences of advanced disease.
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