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Scaling and root planing is a more thorough method of dental cleaning that can stop gum disease in its tracks. The procedure allows the dentist to clean plaque below the gum line so that gums can reattach to the tooth’s roots. Knowing the symptoms and when the treatment might be necessary is vital because it…

Gum grafting is a treatment that restores receding gums. Our gums are more than just window dressing for our teeth. They cover and, therefore, protect the roots of our teeth and the bones that hold said roots. When the gums recede and expose the parts of the teeth that are supposed to be protected, a…

If a dentist says that a dental deep cleaning is needed, patients may wonder what it is and what its purpose is. Dental deep cleanings are usually advised after a patient exhibits signs of gum disease in a comprehensive periodontal evaluation (CPE) often done annually. This article discusses what the procedure is all about and…