Scaling and Root Planing (S&RP) is done with local anesthesia (“Novocaine”) to ensure your comfort during the procedure. No matter how thoroughly this procedure is done (extensive research supports this), it is impossible to eliminate all calculus (tartar) and bacteria from the space between the tooth and the gum when it is 5mms or deeper. The remaining plaque and calculus can be removed if the gum shrinks sufficiently to create a shallow space.

Disinfection - antimicrobials are placed into space immediately after S&RP to eliminate more bacteria left behind in the pocket and soft tissues.

 

 

Scale and Root Planing

If you have any concerns or questions about scaling and root planing, or periodontal disease, call us at (401) 273-6161 and schedule an appointment with our dentist at our office in Providence, RI.

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