Gum Disease Treatment in Welland, ON
Gum disease treatment in Welland often begins with scaling and root planing, a deep cleaning procedure for gum disease. Plaque and tartar are removed from below the gumline, and the tooth roots are smoothed to support gum reattachment. The goal is to manage gum infection and inflammation when routine cleaning is no longer sufficient.
A Deeper Clean for Healthier Gums
- Rose City Dental Centre offers scaling and root planing, a deep cleaning for patients with signs of gum disease.
- Treatment removes plaque and tartar below the gumline and smooths the tooth roots to support gum reattachment.
- It is performed by trained dental hygiene professionals, and the dentist may evaluate your gum health and progress.
- Manual and ultrasonic scaling are used, with local numbing options discussed when appropriate.
- Pricing is typically discussed per quadrant or per area, and you receive a clear explanation before treatment begins.
At Rose City Dental Centre, the need for treatment is confirmed through a clinical assessment, often following findings from a dental exam or hygiene visit. Treatment may be completed over multiple visits, and the cost and plan are explained clearly before treatment begins.
What Is Scaling and Root Planing?
Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning procedure for gum disease. It goes further than a regular cleaning in two ways:
- Scaling removes plaque and tartar below the gumline, not just above it.
- Root planing smooths the tooth roots to support gum reattachment.
The Canadian Dental Association notes that tartar cannot be removed by brushing and flossing, and that tartar can lead to an infection at the point where the gums attach to the teeth. Removing it from below the gumline is the focus of this treatment.
When Is Gum Disease Treatment in Welland Recommended?
Scaling and root planing is recommended for patients with signs of gum disease, and the need for treatment is always confirmed through a clinical assessment. At Rose City Dental Centre, it is often recommended:
- After findings from a dental exam or hygiene visit
- When routine cleaning is no longer sufficient to control buildup
- To manage gum infection and inflammation
The first step is an assessment of your gums, so the right level of care can be recommended.
How Is Scaling and Root Planing Different From a Regular Cleaning?
A regular teeth cleaning focuses on routine plaque removal above the gumline. A deep cleaning treats the buildup below the gumline that drives gum disease.
| Regular cleaning | Scaling and root planing | |
|---|---|---|
| Where buildup is removed | Above the gumline | Below the gumline, not just above |
| Main goal | Routine plaque removal | Managing gum infection and inflammation |
| Root surfaces | Not the focus | Smoothed to support gum reattachment |
| Number of visits | Part of a routine visit | May be completed over multiple visits |
| When it is recommended | As part of regular preventive care | When routine cleaning is no longer sufficient |
Ongoing dental hygiene visits help keep your gums healthy after treatment.
What Technology Is Used During a Deep Cleaning?
Techniques are selected based on the severity of your gum disease. Treatment at Rose City Dental Centre may use:
- Manual scaling instruments for deep deposits
- Ultrasonic scaling for plaque and bacteria removal
- Local numbing options, discussed when appropriate
- Digital charting to track gum pocket depth over time
What Should You Expect During and After Treatment?
Scaling and root planing is performed by trained dental hygiene professionals, and the dentist may evaluate your gum health and treatment progress.
- Before treatment: your gums are assessed and the plan is explained clearly.
- During treatment: buildup is removed below the gumline, with local numbing options discussed when appropriate.
- After treatment: mild sensitivity may occur temporarily, and post-treatment care instructions are provided.
- Follow-up: visits may be recommended to monitor healing.
How Much Does Scaling and Root Planing Cost?
The cost of a deep cleaning depends on the severity of your gum disease and the time required. Pricing is typically discussed per quadrant or per area of the mouth, and insurance coverage may apply depending on your plan.
You receive a clear explanation of the cost before treatment begins. Rose City Dental Centre also accepts CDCP patients, and periodontal or gum treatments are among the CDCP services the clinic provides, subject to CDCP approval and limits. See the clinic's CDCP page for details.
Frequently Asked Questions About Scaling and Root Planing
What is root planing and scaling?
Does scaling and root planing hurt?
How many visits does a deep cleaning take?
Who performs scaling and root planing?
Can gum disease come back after treatment?
Is a deep cleaning covered by insurance?
Take the First Step Toward Healthier Gums
Gum disease is easier to manage when it is treated early. Rose City Dental Centre confirms each patient's need through a clinical assessment and explains the plan and cost before treatment begins.
- Hygiene professionals: deep cleaning by trained dental hygiene professionals, with the dentist evaluating your progress.
- Tracked progress: digital charting of gum pocket depth and follow-up visits to monitor healing.
Book an assessment for gum disease treatment in Welland and protect your teeth and gums.
Rose City Dental Centre, 429 Thorold Road, Welland, ON L3C 3W4
