WHAT IS PERIODONTAL SCALING AND ROOT PLANING?

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PERIODONTAL SCALING AND ROOT PLANING (DEEP CLEANING)
 
  • Dental code: D4341 (SRP)
  • is a deep cleaning below the gumline used to treat gum disease
  • Scaling involves scraping the plaque from your teeth and in any large pockets that have developed between your teeth and gums
  • Root planing dentist will smooth the tooth roots using a scaling tool; smoothing helps your gums to reattach to your teeth
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