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

What is Root Planing and Do I Really Need it?

You go to a dental office for X-rays and an examination.  You know you haven’t been in a while and your gums aren’t in the best of shape.  You walk out of the office with a treatment plan (cost estimate and course of action) for a couple fillings and  four quadrants of root planing.  You Read More