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SCALING AND ROOT PLANING
Scaling and root planning therapy is a procedure that involves removing bacterial plaque and tartar from the root surface below the gum line with instruments and ultrasonics. The goal of this treatment is to allow reattachment of the gums to the clean root surface and to shrink the periodontal pockets to levels that can be maintained by daily flossing and brushing.
Please refrain from eating for at least 2 hours and until the anesthesia has worn off.
Things to avoid for the first 24 hours:
- Vigorous physical exercise, but you may return to work
- Drinking through a straw or sucking motions
- Do not smoke for at least 48 hours
- Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages
- Avoid hot in temperature or spicy foods
- Avoid mouthwashes containing alcohol
You may take a non-aspirin pain reliever such as Advil or Tylenol for discomfort. Make sure you eat a well balanced soft diet today. Try chewing on the opposite side until you are comfortable to chew normally. Brush your teeth very lightly the first night in the treatment area. The next day you may begin flossing lightly, gradually increasing to normal force by the weeks end. After brushing and flossing, rinse with Peridex as prescribed. Repeat this at least twice daily.
As you heal your gums should begin to appear pinker, less swollen and should bleed less when flossing. These are signs of healing and improving periodontal health.
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