Dentist - Abingdon
699 McBroom St. NW
Suite C
Abingdon, VA 24210
276-628-6251
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Scaling and Root Planing
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Dr. Doty and our team strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing first on diagnosing and then preventing or 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 are ready to schedule an appointment, please 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.
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699 McBroom St NW
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Dr. Michael D. Doty
Dr. Doty loves to help you feel confident and proud of your smile. From whitening to natural looking restorations or veneers your beautiful smile will be the first thing people remember about meeting you.