Scaling and root planing, more commonly known as deep cleaning by patients, is a treatment used to tackle the effects of gum disease. In cases where the symptoms of the condition are caught early, scaling and root planing can even be used to reverse the infection. If you hear that you require a deep cleaning to tackle the symptoms of gum disease, the first question to likely pop into your head is, “How much is this going to cost me?”. Read on to learn more about what scaling and root planing is and some factors to consider when it comes to cost.
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