When you think about your smile, what do you see? For most people, the first thing to come to mind is the teeth, and this is understandable. After all, people see your teeth on a daily basis, and they serve an important functional purpose. But if you only pay attention to your teeth, you may be missing out on a key area of your routine oral health treatment!
With our staff of periodontal experts in Santa Monica, CA, you can keep the focus on your entire oral health with a dedicated cleaning at and below your gumline. As time goes on, you may accumulate harmful buildup of plaque and tartar, and these can lead to poor gum health. Through a combined set of techniques known as scaling and root planing, you can help to reduce inflammation and bacterial infection within your gum tissue. If you have started to notice a shift in your gumline, take some time to talk with your dentist about periodontal treatment!
Your Gums Play A Pivotal Role In Your Oral Health
Taking the time to care for your dental needs is important for the future of your smile, and this starts with your prevention at home. While we know that you make sure to brush your teeth thoroughly twice each day, sometimes people need a little guidance in properly removing the plaque buildup along the gumline. When you are at your next dental appointment for a cleaning and examination, ask your provider about techniques in keeping your gums safe.
If you have started to feel a change in your gum health, it is time to speak to your dentist about the situation, so be sure that you reach out to your provider if you start to notice redness or swelling in your gums. And if you experience bleeding while brushing, it is a sign to schedule an appointment with an oral health professional.
Experience A Cleaner Smile With Scaling And Root Planing
When your dentist gives you a diagnosis of gingivitis or periodontal disease, a thorough cleaning at and below your gumline can highly effective at slowing down the progression of your condition. This is because plaque and tartar can begin to accumulate in areas where your routine oral health maintenance of brushing and flossing simply will not reach. Through scaling and root planing, you can have a fresher smile free of harmful plaque and tartar buildup.
Learn More About Periodontal Health With Dr. Koshki!
When you need to improve the quality of your smile, talk to our team about your options! To learn more about scaling and root planing for your gums, give us a call at Santa Monica Dental Arts in Santa Monica, CA at (310)395-1261.
