Dental scaling is the most common non-surgical way to treat gum disease, which is also known as periodontitis. This will remove plaque and tartar from your teeth and help your gums regain health. But if you have severe periodontal disease and your condition may require gum surgery, the periodontist may recommend scaling and root planing before the surgery. If gum disease is caught early and hasn’t damaged the structures below the gum line, professional cleaning should be done. If the pockets between your gums and teeth are too deep, however, scaling and root planing may be needed.
