What is root planing for?
Periodontitis can be cured except when it has become very advanced. This is why treatment must begin as soon as possible. You must first be shown how to brush your teeth properly and how to clean between your teeth. It is your responsibilty to clean your teeth in this way every day. The dentist or hygienist will then remove the calculus from the pockets. This is done by scaling and root planing, which may require several visits. As the crowns and roots become clean, the inflammation will disappear, and the gums will tighten up around the root surfaces. Any redness or swelling in the gums should disappear and loose teeth may become firmer. Sometimes, if the pocket is deep, some of the bacteria will get left behind. In this case, the dentist will need to use a dental antibiotic, such as Colgate Elyzol Dental Gel. Your dentist will place the gel into the pocket around your tooth. The gel melts to fill the entire pocket and starts killing bacteria straight away. The saliva in your mouth tu
