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Belle Meade Dental
Belle Meade Dental
  • Dental Implants
    • Dental Implant Information
    • Dental Implants 101
    • Dental Implants vs Bridges and Dentures
    • Dental Implant Candidate
    • Implant Supported Dentures
    • All-On-4 Dental Implants
    • Teeth-In-A-Day
    • Bone Grafting - Socket Preservation - Mini Implants
    • Dental Implant Consultation
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Porcelain Veneers
    • Crowns - Bridges - Inlays - Onlays
    • Full Mouth Reconstruction
    • Composite Fillings - Cosmetic Bonding
    • Teeth Whitening
    • Periodontal Plastic Surgery - Treatment of a Gummy Smile
  • Our Services
    • Periodontal Care
      • Periodontal Maintenance
      • Gum Recession
      • Laser Periodontal Treatment
      • Scaling and Root Planing
    • Orthodontics (Braces)
      • Six Month Smiles Braces
      • Invisalign - ClearCorrect - Dentsply MTM - Retainers
    • Laser Dentistry
    • Sedation
    • Tooth Extractions - Wisdom Teeth
    • Complete Dentures - Partial Dentures
    • Pediatric Dentistry
    • Root Canal Treatment
    • TMD Treatment - Bruxism - Teeth Grinding
    • Sleep Apnea - Snore Guards
    • Emergency Care
    • Preventative Dentistry
  • Technology
  • About Us
    • Our Philosophy and Mission
    • About Dr. Pace
    • About Dr. Pace Jr.
    • About Dr. Zarabi
    • Our Staff and Office
    • In House Laboratory Aesthetic Solutions
    • Why Should You Choose Us?
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Patient Center
    • Patient Testimonials
    • Patient Form Downloads
    • Post Operative Instructions
    • Patient Resources
    • Photo Gallery
    • Blog
    • Affordability
    • Payments
  • Contact
    • Appointments
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Belle Meade Dental
scaling and root planing - Nashville, TN

Scaling and Root Planing - Nashville, TN

Know the Warning Signs of Periodontal Disease

Although gum disease does not always show any warning signs until it has moved into an advanced stage, the following signs should always be discussed with your dentist at your next check-up:

  • Any swelling or discoloration of gums
  • Tenderness around the gum line
  • Gum recession
  • Tooth sensitivity
  • Tooth root exposure
  • Bleeding gums while eating
  • Bleeding gums for no reason
  • Bad breath that does not respond to mouthwash, flossing or brushing
  • Wiggly teeth

Do not wait to call us to discuss these or any other symptoms. You may have gum disease, and the faster you can get treatments such as scaling and root planing, the better your oral health will be. Gum disease treatment is more successful with early diagnosis.

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Protect Your Teeth By Treating Your Gums

Don't delay treatment and let gum disease progress

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Call (615) 237-7338 or use the from below and we will call you as soon as possible.

Stop the Progress of Gum Disease with Scaling and Root Planing

Without intervention and preventative dental treatments, progressive periodontal disease will continue, even if you maintain twice-yearly check-ups. To make sure that your gum disease is stopped from advancing, trust Belle Meade Family Dentistry for high-tech scaling and root planing. It is your best bet against the long-term effects of periodontal disease, including bad breath, swollen gums, missing teeth and more.

Scaling and root planing are used to deep clean the areas below your gums. When you have gum disease, these pockets become hiding places for bacteria, plaque and calculus. It is critical that your dentist remove these items so your teeth and gums can be restored to the healthier state that existed prior to the damage cause by gum disease.

At your scaling and root planing appointment, the area in which we will work will be numbed. After the numbing agent has taken effect, we will use lasers to start to clean the gums. Any decayed gum tissues will be removed, and all the soft tissues will be cleaned and sanitized.

The tooth root will then be carefully stripped of any deposits of plaque or minerals that have built-up. A laser will be used to complete this process. The laser is specially designed so that you will not need cuts or stitches; in fact, the laser will help the site begin to heal as soon as the gum disease treatment procedure is finished.

It is typical for patients at Belle Meade Family Dentistry who receive scaling and root planing to be asked to apply a topical gel to the site at regular intervals. This gel will assist in keeping the area free from bacteria, promoting better protection for the teeth and gums. Scaling and root planing will be necessary as part of your personalized dental plan, and may be partially or fully covered depending upon your insurance.

WHY WAIT? - With one call to our Nashville, TN, office, you can start the process to become a Belle Meade Family Dentistry patient. Call us at 615-237-7338 today!

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