What is the difference between a regular cleaning and gum treatment?
During a regular cleaning, stains are removed from the surface of your teeth and bacterial build-up is cleaned from the teeth and gums. While you should have a regular cleaning at least twice year, the number of cleanings you need depends on your dental health. Gum treatment is needed when you have gum disease. When this condition is left untreated, bacterial build-up or plaque damages the tissue and exposes the bone that supports the teeth. Over time, this leads to tooth loss. During gum treatment, Dr. Cris performs a simple scaling and root planing (and sometimes combines this with antibiotics or antimicrobial treatments) to clean the infected teeth and gum tissue. This prevents further damage and helps the tissues to heal. Having your teeth regularly cleaned and checked for gum disease is very important to your dental and overall health. You can schedule a cleaning by calling us at 949-581-1900.
