Deep Cleaning Services in Norwalk, CA

The two procedures that are typically included in a deep cleaning are called tooth scaling and root planing, with the tooth scaling portion involving the removal of the plaque and tartar from below the gumline and the root planing removing the plaque and tartar that has built-up on the roots of the teeth. A deep cleaning is often performed if the patient has significant gum disease that requires treatment and cleaning in order to prevent it from developing. By providing a deep cleaning procedure to patients with significant gum disease, dentists are able to stop the diseases from advancing, treat any infections to allow the gums to heal, prevent or eliminate the patient from experiencing bad breath that is commonly caused by gum disease, and protect the roots and structure of the teeth, preventing them from needing to be pulled.

A deep dental cleaning can take anywhere from 1 to 4 hours, depending on the severity of the plaque and tartar build-up present on the teeth below the gumline and on the roots. It is common for dentists to choose to split the deep cleaning up into two appointments for more aggressive gum disease that will require more time spent on each quadrant of the mouth. Most likely, your dentist will administer a local anesthetic to the side that is being cleaned that day to numb the process, and just do one side of the mouth in the first appointment. The second appointment will likely be scheduled within a week or two following the first one.

A general dental cleaning will likely be performed at any normal dental check-up as a means to remove any plaque or tartar that has built-up since the last appointment, but only being performed on the easily accessed teeth as the gums will be fairly healthy and won’t require significant attention from the hygienist. A deep cleaning will typically be recommended for patients who have developed significant build-up of plaque and tartar in deep periodontal pockets, which is the space that develops between the teeth and the gums due to gum disease. This significant build-up will require a more intensive and invasive cleaning procedure to make sure that the plaque and tartar that has built up between those periodontal pockets and even on the roots of the teeth can be completely cleaned off to allow for the gum disease to be sufficiently treated and reduce the risk of infection or loss of teeth. Deep dental cleanings will inherently be a bit more painful, often involving administration of a numbing anesthetic to the area being cleaned for the patients’ comfort, and taking significantly longer than a general cleaning, likely being performed over two separate appointments that are separate from a regularly scheduled check-up.

While a general dental cleaning is recommended every 6 months to professionally remove any built-up plaque or tartar that cannot be cleaned with just a toothbrush and floss at home, the frequency at which patients require deep cleanings will vary from case to case. For those who are prone to gum disease, annual deep cleanings may be necessary to prevent infection and to maintain the health and structure of the natural teeth. However, in many cases, patients will require a deep cleaning if they have not been able to visit a dentist for more than one year to receive a general check-up and cleaning, likely only requiring the one deep cleaning if the patient is able to schedule appointments every 6 months following the deep cleaning appointment. If you require a deep cleaning, your dentist will be able to let you know if you will require another deep cleaning appointment in the near future and will be able to provide recommendations in order to prevent needing to get deep cleanings regularly.

Get the top deep cleaning for your gums and teeth in Norwalk, CA. Our reasonable and effective deep cleaning services will help you achieve healthy teeth and a healthy smile. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 11818 Rosecrans Ave, Ste B Norwalk, CA 9065. We serve patients from Norwalk CA, Artesia CA, Cerritos CA, Santa Fe Springs CA, Downey CA, Bellflower CA, La Mirada CA, Los Alamitos CA, Stanton CA, and surrounding areas.