Some cases of acute periodontal (gum) disease that do not respond to more conventional treatment and self-care such as flossing may require a special kind of cleaning called scaling and root planing.
The procedure begins with administration of a local anesthetic to reduce any discomfort. Then, a small instrument called a "scaler," or an ultrasonic cleaner, is used to clean beneath your gum line to remove plaque and tartar.
The root surfaces on the tooth are then planed and smoothed. If effective, scaling and root planing helps the gums reattach themselves to the tooth structure. Additional measures may be needed if the periodontal pockets persist after scaling and root planing.
Scaling and Root Planing
Office Hours
Centreville Office
Monday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Admin Only
Thursday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
First and Third Friday of The Month
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Annandale Office
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday
Closed
Friday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Centreville Office
Monday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Admin Only
Thursday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
First and Third Friday of The Month
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Annandale Office
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday
Closed
Friday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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Centreville Office
Address
14631 Lee Highway, Suites 406-407
Centreville, VA 20121, US
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(703) 222-0111
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