Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus.
Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached from the tooth, creating a ‘pocket’. This creates a new space for plaque and tartar to grow. In advanced stages of periodontal disease, the toxins created by the bacteria literally rot the gum, teeth, and bone.
At La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad, we perform the most thorough dental cleanings possible. Gum disease can be reversed in its early stages.
Our goal is to help our San Marcos dental patients prevent gum disease before any damage occurs. Cleanings include root planing and periodontal scaling. Scaling removes the plaque and calculus above and, especially, below the gumline where your toothbrush cannot reach. Planing smoothes root surfaces so it is more difficult for plaque and tartar to accumulate and grow. It also creates a healthy surface for the gums to reattach to the root if necessary.
To schedule a deep cleaning, call our office today. We are located at 7730 Rancho Santa Fe Rd Ste 106 in Carlsbad. In addition to providing comprehensive dental cleanings, we create mega-watt smiles for cosmetic dentistry patients in the Encinitas and Escondido areas. Explore our website for more information about our state-of-the-art dental practice.
Contact La Costa Dental Excellence:
760-633-3033
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
7730 Rancho Santa Fe Rd Ste 106
Carlsbad, California
92009
