At the dental office of Dr. James Vito.Dr. Vito and his Staff strive to improve the overall health of their patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. Dr. Vito and his staff spend numerous hours attending continuing education courses to be as prepared as possible to address any and all of your dental needs.
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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. This lets the gum tissue heal and reattach itself to the tooth.