{"id":4275,"date":"2022-03-11T15:18:19","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T15:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lakemarydentistry.com\/?p=4275"},"modified":"2022-08-24T18:20:06","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T18:20:06","slug":"reestablish-periodontal-health-with-root-planing-and-scaling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakemarydentistry.com\/reestablish-periodontal-health-with-root-planing-and-scaling\/","title":{"rendered":"Reestablish Periodontal Health with Root Planing and Scaling"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"DentalBeautiful, straight, white teeth are great, but to remain healthy, the teeth need a strong foundation. The gums support the teeth, so it is important to monitor periodontal health. If the gums begin to show signs of infection, restorative dentistry services can address oral health problems<\/a>\u00a0and restore the gums to give the teeth a healthy and supportive frame. By providing root planing and scaling to his Lake Mary patients, Dr. Steven Hochfelder can help them avoid the need for more invasive, surgical treatment down the road.<\/p>\n

Candidates for Root Planing and Scaling<\/h2>\n

It is important to maintain the health of the gums, which is why periodontal care is a big focus of Dr. Hochfelder\u2019s practice. Each routine dental appointment will include a thorough examination of the entire mouth (including the gums), as well as cleaning. This, along with a good at-home oral hygiene routine, is often enough to maintain the health of the teeth and gums. However, there are cases in which additional care is needed.<\/p>\n

If plaque and tartar build-up on the teeth, they can begin to work their way beneath the gum line. This can cause the gums to become inflamed, and may develop into an infection. This condition, more commonly known as gum disease, may cause a number of side effects, including the following:<\/p>\n