{"id":16044,"date":"2022-09-16T16:45:05","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T16:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/?page_id=16044"},"modified":"2023-06-09T21:19:23","modified_gmt":"2023-06-09T21:19:23","slug":"dental-scaling-and-root-planing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/?page_id=16044","title":{"rendered":"Dental Scaling and Root Planing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-bg-parallax\" data-bg-align=\"center center\" data-direction=\"up\" data-mute=\"false\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-velocity=\"-0.4\" data-mobile-enabled=\"false\" data-break_parents=\"0\" data-bg-image=\"http:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/SignLarger.jpg\" data-bg-repeat=\"false\" ><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-parallax-up nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:14%;--awb-padding-right:5%;--awb-padding-bottom:14%;--awb-padding-left:5%;--awb-background-image:url(&quot;http:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/SignLarger.jpg&quot;);--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center; color: white;\">Dental Scaling and Root Planing at Washington Court House Dental<\/h1>\n<\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Service\",\n  \"serviceType\": \"Dental Crowns\",\n  \"description\": \"A dental crown is a custom cap that is designed to completely cover and protect a compromised tooth.\",\n  \"url\": \"https:\/\/wchdental.com\/dental-crowns\/\",\n  \"provider\": {\n    \"@type\": \"LocalBusiness\",\n    \"name\": \"Washington Court House Dental\",\n    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/wchdental.com\/\",\n    \"image\": \"https:\/\/wchdental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/SignLarger.jpg\"\n  },\n  \"logo\":\"https:\/\/wchdental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Washington-Court-House-Logo-white.png\",\n  \"Brand\":\"Washington Court House Dental\",\n  \"areaServed\": {\n      \"@type\": \"City\",\n      \"name\": \"Washington Court House, OH\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Washington_Court_House,_Ohio\"\n  }\n}\n<\/script><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:2em;--awb-font-size:20px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInLeft\" data-animationDuration=\"0.3\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:1.25;\"><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the CDC, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/oralhealth\/conditions\/periodontal-disease.html#:~:text=A%20recent%20CDC%20report1,and%20older%20have%20periodontal%20disease.\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">47.2%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of adults aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal (gum) disease, while 9% of adults have severe gum disease. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental scaling and root planing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are among the most effective, non-surgical ways of treating gum disease. Here&#8217;s everything you need to know about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mouthhealthy.org\/en\/az-topics\/s\/scaling-and-root-planing#:~:text=Scaling%20is%20when%20your%20dentist,gums%20reattach%20to%20your%20teeth.\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\">teeth scaling<\/a> and root planing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and how it can save your teeth.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"\/contact-us\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Set up your appointment<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h2><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\">What are Dental Scaling and Root Planning?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/dental-and-oral-health\/teeth-scaling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scaling and root planing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a deep cleaning below the gumline used to treat gum disease.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Teeth scaling:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This procedure removes tartar and bacteria from your tooth surfaces and beneath your gums. At Washington Court House Dental, we use special instruments such as lasers or an ultrasonic device to scrape away the plaque and tartar on your teeth, both above and below the gum line and down to the periodontal pocket.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Root planing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After removing all the plaque and tartar, we will smoothen out any rough spots on the tooth root (planing), which eliminates and discourages further buildup of plaque, tartar, and bacteria and provides a clean surface for the gums to reattach to the teeth.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\">Why Would You Need Scaling And Root Planning?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you develop gum disease, the soft tissues surrounding the teeth become infected and pull away from the tooth surfaces forming deep pockets between the teeth and the gums. These pockets allow bacteria, plaque, and tartar to accumulate and cause further damage to the surrounding bone, eventually resulting in tooth loss.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, if gum disease is caught early when it hasn&#8217;t damaged the structures below the gum line, a professional cleaning should do. Still, if the pockets between your gums and teeth are too deep, you will need <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scaling and root planing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to thoroughly clean the pockets and prevent damage to the surrounding bone. You can prevent gum disease by brushing your teeth at least twice daily, flossing once daily, and maintaining regular dental visits for professional cleanings.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have gum disease if you have any of these symptoms:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bad breath or bad taste that won&#8217;t go away\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loose teeth\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red or swollen gums\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensitive teeth\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tender or bleeding gums\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painful chewing\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gums that have pulled away from your teeth\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any change in your bite\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\">What Happens if You Postpone Periodontal Maintenance? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gum disease is progressive, and if left untreated, the condition can quickly worsen, destroying bone and soft tissue and eventually causing tooth loss. While there is no cure for periodontal disease, it can be managed or controlled with <a href=\"\/periodontal-care\/\">regular <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">periodontal maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\">Benefits of Root Planing and Teeth Scaling<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several benefits of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">root planing and teeth scaling<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prevent further progress of gum disease<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Root planing and teeth scaling are considered the most effective treatment for most patients with chronic gum disease. Studies have found that this treatment improved the pocket gap between teeth and gums by 0.5 millimeters on average.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid costly treatments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: By following the prescribed periodontal maintenance, you can avoid future problems such as extensive <\/span><a href=\"\/services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dental treatment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, possible surgery, and the additional cost involved.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prevent other health issues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Treating gum disease can also prevent other systemic issues linked to periodontal diseases, such as respiratory disease, chronic kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, cognitive impairment, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and cancer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\">What to Expect After a Deep Dental Cleaning<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">teeth scaling and root planing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you may experience slight discomfort, swelling, and minor bleeding around the teeth for several days. You may notice some sensitivity to hot and cold (and sometimes sweets) for up to a few weeks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the meantime, you should avoid extremely hot or cold foods and drinks and eat soft foods such as yogurt, applesauce, or mashed potatoes for a few days after the procedure to help reduce sensitivity.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\">Root Planing and Teeth Scaling Cost<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cost of teeth scaling and root planing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> varies depending on the severity of your condition, but you can expect to pay $100 per quadrant. Luckily, dental insurance covers at least a portion of this cost.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\">Periodontal Maintenance in Washington Court House, OH<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Washington Court House Dental, we provide comprehensive <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">periodontal maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help our patients maintain oral health. If you have signs of gum disease, tooth scaling, and root planing at our Washington Court House, OH, practice can help treat and control the progression of your condition.<\/span><a href=\"\/contact-us\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to schedule a consultation.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-aligncenter\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"\/contact-us\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Schedule your visit<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16044"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=16044"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16044\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16148,"href":"https:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16044\/revisions\/16148"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=16044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}