Deep Cleaning Doesn't Have to Hurt: Making the Process More Comfortable

Some people ignore the importance of regular cleaning to prevent gum diseases and cavities. As a result, they develop too much tartar on the gumline, making them prone to gum disease and bacterial infections. If not treated with dental deep cleaning, their condition could worsen—they may lose their teeth and experience serious health issues, like bone loss. 

In addition to regular professional cleanings, we offer deep cleaning services for optimum oral health. Here at Lynnwood Dental Studio, our goal is to help you maintain oral hygiene for overall dental health and aesthetic appeal. 

That said, we understand that you might be intimidated by a deep cleaning procedure since it’s more extensive. It may be scary for some patients because they don’t know what to expect. So, on this blog, we will share what it’s about and how we make the process more comfortable. 

About deep cleaning 

Dental deep cleaning is also called scaling and root planing. At Lynnwood Dental Studio, we recommend this when we find too much tartar build-up and debris in the roots and bacterial infections on the gums. To do this, we manually scrape off the accumulated tartar and use an ultrasonic device to remove bacteria effectively. The results are immediate to promote healthy gums and reduce your risk of losing your teeth. 

What’s involved in deep cleaning? 

Our deep cleaning procedure involves the following steps: 

• Scaling: We use special dental instruments, including an ultrasonic scaling tool, to remove plaque and calculus from the crown and root surfaces. In most cases, we introduce an antimicrobial agent below the gums to reduce oral bacteria.
• Root planing: This procedure is more specific and aims to eliminate surface dentin and cementum. These substances are filled with toxins, tartar, and bacteria, so we remove them to promote proper healing. 

Do you need deep cleaning? 

If we recommend dental deep cleaning, it’s because we believe you can benefit greatly from it. At our dental clinic, we usually perform periodontal scaling and root planing for optimum disease prevention. It helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth loss. When gum pockets become more than 3mm deep, they host more bacteria that can make your teeth fall out. Oral bacteria may even go through your bloodstream to affect other organs, like your heart. In addition to health and disease prevention, deep cleaning improves the color of your teeth and gives you better breath. 

Making it comfortable 

At Lynnwood Dental Studio, we take steps to ensure you’re as comfortable as possible during dental deep cleaning. We walk you through the entire process, starting from your preliminary consultation. We also offer sedation options to keep you calm if necessary. You may experience a bit of discomfort, but rest assured, we use local anesthesia to numb your gums to minimize pain. 

Learn more about deep cleaning in Lynnwood by calling us at (425) 778-5665. Or use the form here to book your appointment online.