The gold-standard non-surgical gum treatment that cleans deep below the gum line and restores gum health.
Deep cleaning below the gum line that removes tartar, bacteria, and toxins — letting gums heal and reattach.
Scaling & Root Planing at Woodbend Dental
Scaling and root planing is the cornerstone non-surgical treatment for gum disease. Unlike a routine cleaning that addresses surfaces above and just at the gum line, scaling and root planing involves carefully removing tartar and bacterial deposits from below the gum line — exactly where the infection lives.
Root planing follows scaling: the surfaces of tooth roots are smoothed to remove embedded toxins and create a clean, biocompatible surface that gum tissue can reattach to as it heals. Most patients see measurable improvement in pocket depths and gum health within 4–6 weeks of treatment.
Treatment is performed under local anaesthetic and typically divided into two to four appointments — one section of the mouth at a time — for thoroughness and patient comfort.
Benefits & What You Can Expect
What to expect, step by step
Periodontal Assessment
Pocket depth measurements and X-rays confirm the extent of disease and guide treatment.
Local Anaesthesia
The area being treated is fully numbed so you remain comfortable throughout.
Scaling
Tartar, plaque, and bacterial deposits are removed from root surfaces below the gum line using specialized instruments.
Root Planing & Follow-Up
Root surfaces are smoothed, and a 4–6 week re-evaluation appointment assesses your healing response.
Common questions about scaling & root planing
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