Deep Cleaning

Patients showing signs of early to moderate gum disease, including bleeding gums, increased pocket depths, or tartar buildup below the gumline.

The mouth is numbed before the hygienist cleans below the gumline in sections. Some tenderness is expected for a day or two, and gums typically look and feel healthier within a few weeks.

Deep cleaning is usually completed in two to four appointments spaced a few weeks apart, treating one quadrant at a time. Gums typically look and feel notably healthier within two to four weeks of finishing treatment.

Some soreness and sensitivity after deep cleaning is normal and typically resolves within a few days. A follow-up appointment is important to reassess pocket depths and confirm the gums are healing and reattaching properly.

Some soreness and sensitivity in the treated areas is expected for a few days. Sticking to softer foods and avoiding very hot or cold items during that time helps keep discomfort manageable.