Help Your Gums Heal With a Thorough Deep Cleaning
Bleeding gums, persistent bad breath or gums pulling away from your teeth deserve attention. When bacteria and hardened deposits collect below the gumline, a routine cleaning may not provide the treatment your gums need.
At The Dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Kirian provides scaling and root planing in Newark, Ohio, to help manage gum disease. Treatment focuses on cleaning affected root surfaces, reducing inflammation and protecting the support around your teeth.
Call 740-366-1236 to schedule a gum health evaluation with our dentist. We will explain what we find and whether a deep cleaning is appropriate.
Why Treating Gum Disease Matters
- Reach buildup below the gums: Remove deposits from areas that brushing cannot clean.
- Support healing: Reduce the bacterial burden contributing to gum inflammation.
- Protect your teeth’s support: Help manage a disease that can damage the surrounding gums and bone.
- Build a plan for lasting care: Combine treatment with home care and maintenance visits suited to your condition.
How We Determine Whether You Need a Deep Cleaning
Bleeding alone does not tell us the extent of gum disease. Dr. Kirian evaluates several findings together before recommending treatment.
Your assessment includes measuring the spaces around your teeth and checking for bleeding, changes in gum attachment, tooth mobility and other signs of disease. Appropriate X-rays help assess bone support and deposits below the gumline.
We explain how these findings affect your care. Early gum inflammation may need a different approach from periodontitis, which involves damage to the tissues supporting the teeth.
What Scaling and Root Planing Does
Scaling removes plaque and hardened deposits from tooth surfaces above and below the gumline. Root planing cleans and smooths affected root surfaces to support healing and help make the area easier to maintain.
This is treatment for diagnosed gum disease. It differs from a routine preventive cleaning, which is intended for a different level of care.
The areas treated and number of appointments depend on the extent of the disease, your comfort and the time needed for thorough care.
Our Approach to Treatment and Comfort
Dr. Kirian uses EMS Guided Biofilm Therapy, along with Perioflow and Piezon technology, as part of the practice’s approach to periodontal treatment. These tools help address bacterial biofilm and deposits in the areas being treated.
The practice has used EMS Guided Biofilm Therapy as its primary hygiene approach since 2024. Dr. Kirian has found it helpful for thorough cleaning, patient comfort and showing patients where home care needs additional attention.
Local anesthesia may be used for scaling and root planing. Tell us about sensitive areas, anxiety or past difficulties with dental treatment so we can discuss comfort measures and breaks.
What Happens After Your Deep Cleaning?
Your gums may feel tender and your teeth may be sensitive after treatment. We provide instructions for cleaning the treated areas and explain what to expect during recovery.
Follow-up assessment helps us determine how the gums are responding. We review inflammation, bleeding and pocket measurements and discuss whether additional treatment is needed.
If disease is severe, difficult to control or unlikely to respond adequately to nonsurgical care alone, Dr. Kirian may recommend evaluation by a periodontist. Some cases require specialist treatment or surgery.
Why Maintenance Visits Are Part of the Plan
Periodontitis requires ongoing management. A deep cleaning does not remove the need for daily care or future professional visits.
After periodontal treatment, Dr. Kirian generally recommends maintenance at three-month intervals. These visits allow the team to disrupt bacterial buildup, clean areas that need attention and monitor your gum health.
Your plan also includes practical guidance for brushing and cleaning between your teeth. We review the schedule and home care recommendations as your condition changes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Scaling and Root Planing
How do I know whether I need a deep cleaning?
A periodontal examination is needed. Gum measurements, bleeding, attachment changes and imaging help determine whether you need routine cleaning, scaling and root planing or another level of care.
Can I have gum disease without pain?
Yes. Gum disease may develop without obvious discomfort. Bleeding, recession, persistent bad breath or shifting teeth are reasons to arrange an evaluation, even if nothing hurts.
Is scaling and root planing painful?
Local anesthesia may be used to help keep you comfortable. Some tenderness or sensitivity can follow treatment. Tell us about any concerns before your appointment so we can plan your care.
Will one deep cleaning cure gum disease?
Scaling and root planing can help control disease, but periodontitis needs ongoing management. Your response to treatment, daily cleaning and maintenance visits all affect long-term stability.
Does deep cleaning replace regular dental visits?
No. After active treatment, periodontal maintenance and examinations help monitor the condition and manage recurring buildup. These visits are part of your continuing care.
Will I need to see a gum specialist?
Not every patient does. Dr. Kirian assesses the severity and response to treatment and refers patients when specialist care is appropriate. A periodontist has additional specialist training in treating gum disease.
How much does scaling and root planing cost?
The fee depends on the areas requiring treatment and the care involved. After your evaluation, we can explain the recommended treatment and associated fees before you decide.
Take the Next Step Toward Healthier Gums
Call 740-366-1236 or contact our office to schedule a gum health evaluation with Dr. Kirian at The Dentist in Newark, OH. We will explain your condition and help you understand the care your gums need.