The 5mm pockets I would NOT treat with scaling and root planing

The 5mm Pockets I would NOT Treat With Scaling and Root Planing In a previous post, I talked about what scaling and root planing is and why someone would need it. In essence, when periodontal disease sets in and the bone holding your teeth becomes damaged, scaling and root planing will help eliminate the local Read More

Let’s Talk Calculus

  Sorry to all the math nerds out there that thought I was going to discuss differential equations… I’m here to tell you all about dental calculus, otherwise known as tartar.  With a better understanding of this stubborn substance, you will be able to keep it to a minimum and avoid the problems that it can Read More