Patient Education

Dentistry Dayton, OH
Thomas E. Fulton, D.D.S.
Dr. Ian M. Rae, D.M.D

400 E. Dayton Yellow Springs Road
Fairborn, OH 45324

Contact (937) 879-1321

"Dr. Fulton and his wonderful staff went out of their way to address all of my dental concerns and make my visits comfortable and pain-free. Thanks to their support, understanding, and incredible work, I now have a great smile."

-- Lynne Workman

Scaling and Root Planing

Online Dental Education Library

Our team of dental specialists and staff strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. Please use our dental library to learn more about dental problems and treatments available. If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, contact us.

Some cases of acute periodontal (gum) disease that do not respond to more conventional treatment and self-care such as flossing may require a special kind of cleaning called scaling and root planing.

The procedure begins with administration of a local anesthetic to reduce any discomfort. Then, a small instrument called a "scaler," or an ultrasonic cleaner, is used to clean beneath your gum line to remove plaque and tartar.

The root surfaces on the tooth are then planed and smoothed. This lets the gum tissue heal and reattach itself to the tooth.