Scaling and Root Planing in Atlanta, GA

MINT dentistry wants patients of all ages and all walks of life in Atlanta, GA to have a healthy smile that lasts a lifetime. Our goal is to help you prevent dental problems by recommending annual exams and biannual cleanings; however, if you develop symptoms of gum disease, a standard cleaning may not be enough. MINT dentistry utilizes advanced techniques to address the advancement of periodontitis with SRP or scaling and root planing treatment. Scaling and root planing is a simple service done by our team of MINT dental professionals to remove tartar and plaque deposits that have accumulated below the gumline within gum pockets. This procedure is designed to help treat the periodontal condition, heal your gums, and improve the health of your gums. If you notice symptoms of gum disease, make an appointment for an exam and consultation at our state-of-the-art office in Atlanta, GA. Whether your mouth is already healthy or you have signs of gum disease, our team of MINT dentists will help you achieve sexy teeth with professional, personalized care.

When oral bacteria that live in tartar and plaque buildup leads the soft tissues to start pulling away from the tooth surface, a patient has reached the periodontitis stage of gum disease. At your dental examination, our skilled MINT practitioners will evaluate the depths of your gum pockets and take dental x-rays to visualize the health of the bone surrounding your teeth. If the measurements are greater than three millimeters and there is evidence of the breakdown of bone tissue on your x-rays, scaling and root planing treatment may be the recommended treatment option. Some of the early symptoms of periodontitis are chronic halitosis (bad breath), tooth mobility, and tender, inflamed gums that bleed easily, appear red, or are receding. If gum disease is discovered early on, SRP services can minimize the condition; however, if gum disease has progressed to later stages (advanced periodontitis), you might require a different procedure to address your oral health needs.

SRP is performed at our Atlanta, GA practice with your gums numbed using local anesthesia. Your team of MINT dental professionals may also recommend one of our sedation dentistry techniques to help you with stress or anxiety. To start your SRP treatment, you'll relax in an extremely comfortable, massage-style chair. You'll choose music to listen to through our Beats headphones, then you will be given a pair of our stylish MINT sunglasses to help you feel at ease. When you've been prepped, one of our skilled dental hygienists will use ultrasonic and hand instruments to clear away plaque and tartar accumulation within your periodontal pockets. Our team will then skillfully smooth or plane the surfaces of the teeth. Establishing a healthy, clean area helps the gums to grow back against the teeth and decreases the spaces where destructive plaque and tartar can live.

Directly after your SRP treatment, you may experience temporary numbness from the local anesthetic. You may notice gum tenderness and temperature sensitivity for the next few days. Our MINT dentistry experts will discuss aftercare guidance on how to care for your mouth during the healing phase. We recommend that you follow a good oral hygiene regimen at home on a daily basis, which includes flossing and brushing at least twice a day, to keep your mouth healthy and bright. Our Atlanta, GA practitioners may propose a periodontal maintenance program to help inhibit periodontal disease and help stop active periodontal issues from developing. Generally set up every 3 – 4 months, these visits replace biannual dental cleanings and allow our team to track the health of your gums and jawbone.

The cost for gum disease treatment, like scaling and root planing, is typically at least partially covered by dental insurance plans. If you are using insurance, our insurance coordinator will speak to your insurance company to understand your coverage and personal costs. For patients who don't have dental insurance, MINT dentistry in Atlanta, GA is dedicated to making necessary oral health treatments affordable by accepting many different methods of payment, like low-interest financing, which we can tell you about in your initial consultation. Ask a member of our team how you can get healthy teeth with the MINT Discount Plan, our in-office program to make it easier to afford the treatments you need.

Gum disease can do serious damage to your beautiful smile. When gum disease is detected before it's too far advanced, the condition can often be controlled with SRP therapy. Contact MINT dentistry in Atlanta, GA to schedule an appointment or get more information. We look forward to surpassing your expectations and helping you achieve a healthy, luminous smile.