Scaling and Root Planing

Dr. Louis H. Cadena and Dr. Valerie Cadena-Vargas of Cadena Dentistry strive to help all their patients in Del Rio, TX maintain optimal oral health and retain all their natural teeth. One of the ways they accomplish this is by treating gum disease and restoring periodontal health with scaling and root planing, which has proven to be an effective and non-invasive way to treat early periodontal disease.

Periodontal disease is responsible for 75 percent of all adult tooth loss cases in the United States, and is associated with many chronic diseases, so periodontal health is something our dentists take seriously. Periodontal disease is an infection of the gums that starts when a build-up of plaque on patients’ teeth hardens into tartar and creates a suitable environment for bacteria to collect and attack the surrounding gums. In its early stages, this gum disease is gingivitis, but if it is left untreated, it becomes periodontis, and periodontis can destroy gum tissue, lead to tooth loss and even result in a loss of bone mass in the jawbone. Heart disease, diabetes and stroke have been linked to poor periodontal health.

Scaling and root planing is one of the most effective ways to treat gum disease before it develops into more serious periodontal disease. The procedure allows Dr. Cadena and Dr. Cadena-Vargas to clean between the gums and teeth all the way down to the roots in order to smooth the root structure and remove the tartar that is causing the inflammation.

The procedure is an incredibly effective and can stop the progression gum disease before it irreversibly damages patients’ teeth. Patients who have been diagnosed with gum disease or that have red, swollen or bleeding gums should schedule an appointment with Dr. Louis H. Cadena or Dr. Valerie Cadena-Vargas of Cadena Dentistry by calling 830-775-3322. For more information about the Del Rio, TX dentists and their services, please visit www.cadenadentistry.com.