Deep Cleaning & Periodontal Disease Treatment in Jersey City, NJ

Recovery is generally very quick, and most patients return to their routine right after the appointment. You may experience some temporary sensitivity to hot or cold foods, so sticking to softer meals for a day or two can help manage any minor soreness.

The best way to support the healing process and maintain your gum health is to keep up with consistent brushing and flossing. Additionally, your dentist may recommend over-the-counter pain relievers if any mild sensitivity persists.

A regular cleaning focuses on removing plaque and tartar from the surface of the teeth to prevent infections like gingivitis. A deep cleaning goes further, using scaling and root planing to clean beneath the gumline to treat existing gum disease and protect the roots.

Because a deep cleaning reaches below the gumline, it is common to wonder about discomfort. Your dentist will numb the area being treated so that you may feel pressure, but you should not feel pain during the process.