Instructions Following Scaling & Root Planing

Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning procedure performed to treat gum disease. This treatment helps to prevent the progression of gum disease and promotes better oral health.

• You may feel sensitivity to cold and heat for the first 24 hours.
• Avoid eating hot foods or drinking hot beverages until the numbness from anesthesia fades.
• Refrain from engaging in vigorous physical activities and eating hot or spicy foods for the first 24 hours.
• Do not consume alcoholic beverages or smoke for at least 48 hours after your treatment.
• Normal bleeding may occur following a deep cleaning; however, if the bleeding is excessive, please contact our office.
• Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen as needed, following the dosage instructions on the label or those provided by your doctor.
• To help with healing, rinse your mouth with warm salt water, about one teaspoon in an eight-ounce glass of water, three times a day.
• Brush and floss gently after your deep cleaning, and resume normal oral hygiene routines once the soreness subsides.
• Follow any additional instructions provided by our office during your visit.
• Take all prescribed medications as directed.