Scaling & Root Planing - The First Treatment for Early Stages of Periodontal Disease

Scaling and Root Planing is the first treatment for periodontal disease. It removes all the irritants under the gums to eliminate inflamation and infection. Half of the mouth is numbed so that the hygienist can comfortably remove hardened food and plaque from below the gums. This is called scaling and it's like removing the scales from a fish. Most hygienists also use ultrasonic vibrating tools to blast deposits off of teeth.

ARESTIN® is a treatment for adult periodontitis, an infection of the gums that can lead to tooth loss. ARESTIN® uses Microsphere technology to easily and effectively kill the bacteria that cause periodontal diseases. Preparation and administration of ARESTIN® is quick and easy.