Mississauga dentist explains gum cleaning or deep teeth cleaning for gum disease

Posted By: Dr. Rina M. Kotecha | Published On: Apr 20, 2020 | Gum Disease

Tooth decay is not the only threat to an individual’s oral health. Nearly half of adults over the age of 30 have some form of gum disease. Left untreated, gum disease can worsen and may lead to tooth loss. Located in Mississauga, Dr. Rina Kotecha of Dentistry on 10 offers treatments such as gum cleaning or deep teeth cleaning to help slow the progression of periodontal disease.

Deep teeth cleaning

When plaque and tartar are not cleaned off in a timely, proper fashion, they create build-up along the gum lines and roots of the teeth. This leads to red, swollen gums. A deep cleaning alleviates the swelling, inflammation, and bleeding associated with the early stages of gum disease. Not only does this ease a patient’s symptoms, but it can also slow the progression of the disease to keep it from becoming more severe.

A deep cleaning differs slightly from a regular dental cleaning. During a deep cleaning, scaling and root planing are done. Scaling involves scraping off plaque above and below the gumline. Root planing removes tartar and bacteria from the pockets of the gums. This deep cleaning may be performed with ultrasonic and hand instruments. It is a more thorough way of cleaning the teeth and getting rid of plaque and bacteria.

For a mild case of gum disease, a deep teeth cleaning may be done in a single appointment. More severe cases may require more than one session. Depending on the severity of the patient’s condition, antibiotics, mouthwash, or medications may be recommended to clear up any lingering bacteria.

Benefits of gum cleaning

Gum disease starts out small but can escalate quickly without proper treatment. The goal of any treatment is to preserve the health of your teeth, gums, and oral cavity. As a treatment for gum disease, deep cleanings include the following benefits:

Remove plaque and bacteria from the gums
Slow the progression of periodontal disease
Ease the discomfort and symptoms of gum disease
Are non-surgical and non-invasive

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For more information on gum cleaning and treatments for periodontal disease, contact Dr. Rina Kotecha and the team at Dentistry on 10 in Mississauga, ON. Call 905-848-8440.

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Hi, my name is Naren. I have been coming to dentistry on 10 for at least five years, probably a lot longer than that. I first heard about Doctor Rena, through a friend of mine who was my roommate back in college and the, the, thing that attracted me to her right off the bat is she went to Harvard of course, you know Harvard is one of the top schools in the world, so you know studying at Harvard and Learning dentistry Harvard, I’ve never met anybody who went to Harvard, so that was the number one thing. But when I came here, it’s not the Harvard that I ended up staying here for. It’s because she’s a very caring person and she has a team that really is caring. So, for example, you know I, I, have some health conditions and you know taking care of my gums is really, really, important and I’m like not that good at taking care of myself. So you know she just, just, stuck with me, just kept at me and, you know, just taught me things and talk to me about things and you know. And when I did, you know, kind of mess up and you know, get gum disease again. You know she you know, stuck with me. So, like for me personally, I know people come for dentistry for lots of reasons, some people you know, care about their smile and things like that. For me personally, it’s the health because I have a history of health issues in my family and I know the importance of, you know, taking care of your gums and you overall mouth and health so I would strongly recommend Doctor Rena if you really care about your health. If you really want somebody who’s not just trying to, you know, give you things you don’t need, but really, who’s trying to focus on what’s good for you, helping you achieve your goals. She’s very caring, very, very patient, very, very, gentle and, and, she’s there for you. So, it’s almost like having a partner in health who’s working with you to make your life better. So, we all need it, and especially as we get older when we are in our 40s and 50s, we need to take care of our health and without doctor Rena I don’t think I would have the comes I have and I don’t think I would be working on my health. Thank you very much Doctor Rena and I would, absolutely without a hesitation, recommend anybody and my entire family comes here as well as my two kids and My wife. So, thank you for being an amazing dentist and thank you for caring about people who live in the neighbourhood and their health.

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