Professional hygiene treatment at Randhawa Dentistry targets the bacterial deposits — plaque and calculus — that daily brushing cannot fully remove, particularly below the gumline. The hygienist uses a combination of ultrasonic scaling and hand instrumentation to clean thoroughly around each tooth and into the gum pockets, followed by polishing to remove surface staining. Patients with early or established gum disease receive a structured course of treatment designed to halt progression and stabilise the gum tissues.
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Most patients find hygiene treatment comfortable, particularly when attended regularly. If your gums are inflamed or you have significant calculus build-up, there may be some sensitivity during scaling — the hygienist can apply a topical anaesthetic gel or use local anaesthetic for more sensitive areas if needed.
A routine scale and polish focuses on the surfaces of the teeth above the gumline. Gum disease treatment — known as root surface debridement — involves careful cleaning of the root surfaces below the gumline to remove bacterial deposits from within the gum pockets. This is typically carried out over multiple appointments and may require local anaesthetic.
Common signs include bleeding when you brush or floss, persistent bad breath, gums that look red or swollen, and teeth that feel loose or have shifted position. However, gum disease is often painless in its early stages, which is why probing depths are measured at every check-up — many patients are unaware they have it until it is assessed clinically.