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Ask the Dentist

Answers to your dental questions.

TEETH CLEANING

Why do I need a professional teeth cleaning?

 

Have you been diagnosed with gum disease?

Periodontal, or gum disease is a common occurrence (the CDC estimates over 40% of Americans have it). Even though your gums may not hurt, bacteria can hide down below the surface between your gums and your teeth. If you’re diagnosed with gum disease your hygienist will prescribe Scaling & Root planing – a treatment specifically tailored to clean deep bacteria that a normal hygiene visit cannot.

 

Scaling & Root Planing

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