Deep Cleaning Teeth: Is There Any Real Impact? (Pros & Cons)

BY Dr. McDowell  |  September 17th, 2020
Dr. McDowell
Dr. McDowell has always been focused on using the latest technology to improve the patient experience. From radiation-free imaging to laser dentistry, he has always been ahead of the curve and is dedicated to improving the practice of dentistry one ..

Your dentist just talked with you about how you’d benefit from a deep dental cleaning. But what’s the difference between a regular dental cleaning and a deep dental cleaning? Is there any real impact?

We’re here to help and break this down so that you can better understand whether a deep cleaning is right for you.

Deep cleaning teeth.

What is Deep Cleaning Teeth?

When a dental professional refers to deep cleaning teeth, they’re often working with patients who are struggling with gum disease. Gum disease occurs when your brushing and flossing habits don’t clean all of the plaque from your teeth. Over time plaque will build up more and eventually cause gum disease. Another common term for deep cleaning teeth is dental scaling.

Gum Disease

Gum disease refers to the build-up of bacteria over time, which leads to plaque. After this plaque has built up, it will spread and work its way down the tooth and into the gum. When this happens, it’s referred to as periodontal disease or gum disease. Some of the common symptoms of periodontal disease include:

Each of these symptoms can occur for other reasons, but when you experience more than one of them at the same time, then you are most likely experiencing gum disease. Be sure to reach out to your dental professional if you feel like you’re experiencing gum disease. Your dental professional will be able to offer a few different treatment options. One of which is deep cleaning. View our gum health guide!

Why Deep Cleaning Teeth Is Important?

The process of deep cleaning teeth goes a step further than simply cleaning the teeth. Where many cleanings would stop at simply removing plaque from the surface of your teeth, deep cleaning actually cleans the teeth along and into the gum line. This better allows your gums to reattach to the teeth properly and seal out any unwanted bacteria and plaque.

Deep cleaning teeth with two dentists and a patient in the chair.

Pros and Cons of Deep Cleaning or Scaling

So what else goes into deep cleaning that makes it different from regular cleaning, and is it worth it to talk with your dentist about deep cleaning your teeth? Let’s look into the pros and cons so that we have a better idea of the advantages and disadvantages or each.

Deep Cleaning Pros

Deep Cleaning Cons

two dentists deep cleaning teeth of a patient.

Laser Dentistry as an Alternative to Deep Cleaning

As you might have guessed, deep cleaning or scaling is an important dental procedure. While it is something you can choose to avoid, you won’t be able to fully get rid of your gum disease without some sort of intervention by a dental professional. But don’t let that worry you! Thankfully there is an alternative to traditional deep cleaning. That alternative is laser dentistry.

Laser dentistry with the Solea Laser is a way to address the negative effects of dental operations while still getting the same quality of care and, in many cases, the same results.

Laser dentistry, specifically with the Solea Laser, the treatment that we use at Wayzata Dental, is a safe and effective way to receive dental treatments without the need for Novocain or other pain killers. With a laser, the dentist is able to accurately address any area on your mouth and treat it efficiently in a way that promotes oral health but is almost entirely painless. Here are some of the benefits of laser dentistry vs. traditional dentistry.

Benefits of Laser Dentistry

These are just some of the benefits that you can experience when using laser dentistry. There are many more for those that might have more complex conditions. But the pain of the dentist doesn’t have to be something that you’re afraid of anymore. Laser dentistry takes care of that.

Book Your Appointment Today With Wayzata Dental!

To learn more about laser dentistry, the pros, and cons, and to schedule, your own laser dental appointment, reach out to Wayzata Dental today! You can book an appointment online here, or you can reach us by phone at 952-473-4900. We’ve been able to make hundreds of thousands of customers happy over the years and helped many individuals overcome their fear of the dentist.

Dr. McDowell
Dr. McDowell has always been focused on using the latest technology to improve the patient experience. From radiation-free imaging to laser dentistry, he has always been ahead of the curve and is dedicated to improving the practice of dentistry one ..