A deep cleaning, also known as scaling and root planing, differs significantly from your typical six-month cleaning visit. During your routine six-month recall visit, a hygienist removes plaque, stains, and calculus from areas on your teeth above the gums. However, plaque and calculus can sometimes accumulate below the gum line in “pockets” that form around each tooth, which cannot be removed with regular brushing and flossing.
These deeper plaque deposits require a special cleaning visit to eliminate the infection from the gums and bone. Periodontal maintenance is particularly beneficial for patients with mild to moderate gum disease. Gum disease is a prevalent dental disorder that causes the gums to separate from the teeth, forming small pockets where bacteria can thrive. To prevent the disease from worsening due to this bacterial buildup, more frequent and thorough dental cleanings are necessary.
While gum disease cannot be reversed, it can be effectively managed with deeper dental cleanings. These cleanings involve removing bacteria and plaque buildup both above and below the gum line. This helps prevent further infection, which could otherwise lead to tooth and bone loss.
At Keys Dental Specialists, we are committed to providing comprehensive periodontal care to control gum disease and maintain your oral health. If you have concerns about gum disease, schedule a deep cleaning with us to help manage and improve your gum health.
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Keys Dental Specialists specializes in comprehensive dentistry, from preventative exams and cleanings to complex dental implants, sedation, and oral surgery. With 50+ years of combined expertise, we serve Key West and all of Monroe County.
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A single implant(s) can support a crown to replace just one missing tooth, which is significantly more durable and natural than traditional bridges.
Starting at
$95 Per Month.
Occasionally, a patient is missing more than one tooth but still has healthy gums and surrounding teeth. In this case, two or more implants are placed, and the crowns are attached, leaving the teeth intact.
Starting at
$195 Per Month.
Patients who need to replace a full upper and/or lower set of teeth can now opt for full mouth implants. Our oral surgeon will place 4 implants and then attach a full arch of teeth.
Starting at
$300 Per Month.
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