Keeping your teeth clean and healthy is important. But sometimes, we need a little extra care to get our teeth where they need to be in order to prevent cavities and gum disease. Whether it's been a significant amount of time since your last teeth cleaning, your regular dental hygiene hasn’t been ideal lately, or some other reason, a San Diego, CA Deep Teeth Cleaning can get your smile back on track. With Dr. Feinberg and the team at San Diego Dental Center, you can experience the ultimate in hygiene care and patient satisfaction.
Deep teeth cleaning, sometimes referred to as scaling and root planing, is a specific dental procedure designed to provide more extensive cleaning than a routine hygiene visit, prevent the development of gum problems, or treat the early to moderate stages of gum disease.
Unlike a standard dental cleaning that focuses on the surfaces of the teeth, this treatment goes deeper, targeting plaque, tartar, and bacteria that accumulate below the gum line and along the roots. Specific tools and techniques are used during the treatment, and in some cases, local anesthetic may be included to ensure maximum comfort.
Whether you’re working on restoring your oral health or preventing gum disease, this treatment can be a simple yet valuable method. An additional positive result of deep teeth cleaning is cosmetic improvement. Built-up tartar and plaque can ultimately become visible to those around us and, in turn, become a source of embarrassment. With a clean, sparkling smile, patients can enjoy elevated confidence and a healthy glow. Enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
Our typical San Diego, CA deep teeth cleaning patients are those who have not had their teeth professionally cleaned in years or who are experiencing symptoms like inflamed or bleeding gums, persistent bad breath, gum recession, or visible plaque and tartar buildup. For patients with severe buildup, local anesthesia might be used for comfort, and for those with dental anxiety, a light oral sedative might be prescribed for relaxation.
Deep teeth cleaning is a highly effective treatment for addressing the following concerns:
During your comprehensive consultation, our experienced experts will evaluate your dental health, review your medical and dental history, and create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. There is little preparation needed before your appointment; however, maintaining good oral health at home is always important.
For some patients with significant tartar and plaque buildup or those with already inflamed gums, local anesthetic may be used to ensure the procedure is as comfortable as possible. Using specialized tools and techniques, your provider will clean your teeth below the gumline to remove buildup and bacteria.
Root planing will also typically be performed where the roots are smoothed in order to encourage the gum to reattach to the tooth area. In most cases, the treatment lasts about one to two hours, but might be separated into two appointments depending on the scale of treatment needed.
There is no downtime required after this treatment, but patients may experience some gum soreness for a few days. Depending on the extent of gum problems, patients might only need one deep cleaning before moving on to standard routine hygiene appointments, or multiple deep cleans might be recommended.
At San Diego Dental Center, our team of dental experts is passionate about delivering exceptional care and outstanding results to every patient who walks through our doors. Under the leadership of Dr. Richard Feinberg, a respected member of the American Dental Association and the California Dental Association, as well as several other professional dental organizations, we bring decades of experience and a steadfast commitment to clinical excellence. With over 30 years in practice, Dr. Feinberg takes pride in offering dental solutions that extend beyond oral health, helping patients achieve brighter smiles and renewed self-confidence.
Contact our team at (619) 462-8550 for more information, chat with us online, or use our simple contact form to schedule your complimentary consultation. We’re excited about the chance to help you and your smile shine bright.
For most patients, this treatment is not painful, and topical or local anesthetics can be used in some cases to alleviate any possible discomfort.
Patients who have not been to a dentist in many years often find that this treatment is needed, and those who are experiencing symptoms like gum bleeding, bad breath, or significant tartar buildup.
While some sensitivity may occur in the gums after a deep cleaning, it typically lasts only a few days and resolves on its own.
The cost of deep cleaning varies depending on the scope of treatment and the specific needs of each patient.
Yes, in many cases, deep teeth cleaning is covered by insurance as a preventive treatment, but it does depend on individual insurance coverage, and our team is happy to work with your provider.
To find out if you'd be a good candidate for dental cleaning La Mesa dentist, Dr. Feinberg, can address that and any other questions you may have during a consultation. Call the San Diego Dental Center today to schedule a consultation.
The first step towards a beautiful, healthy smile is to schedule an appointment.
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