Deep Cleaning
Treat gum disease and protect your long-term oral health with deep cleaning care designed to remove harmful buildup below the gumline.
Periodontal Care for Healthier Gums
Gum disease can develop when plaque and tartar collect below the gumline and create inflammation around the teeth. If left untreated, this can lead to deeper pockets, gum recession, bone loss, and eventually tooth loss.
At Shoop Dentistry, deep cleaning treatment is provided with careful attention to comfort, education, and long-term gum health. Dr. Shoop evaluates your condition, explains what is happening, and recommends care based on your specific periodontal needs.
Nitrous Oxide: A mild sedative to help you relax.
What Is a Deep Cleaning?
A deep cleaning, also called scaling and root planing, is a non-surgical gum treatment used to clean below the gumline. It removes plaque, tartar, and bacteria from areas that cannot be reached during a routine dental cleaning.
This treatment is often recommended when the gums show signs of periodontal disease, such as bleeding, inflammation, deeper gum pockets, or bone changes. The goal is to reduce infection, support healing, and help stabilize gum health.
Deep cleanings are designed to:
Deep Cleaning and Gum Care We Offer
We provide periodontal treatment for patients who need more than a standard teeth cleaning. Each recommendation is based on gum measurements, diagnostic findings, and the condition of the supporting tissues around the teeth.
After treatment, ongoing maintenance may be needed to help control gum disease. Dr. Shoop will explain the difference between routine cleanings, deep cleanings, and periodontal maintenance so you know what type of care is right for you.
Scaling and root planing removes hardened buildup from below the gumline and smooths root surfaces where bacteria collect. This helps the gums begin to heal and reattach more closely to the teeth.
A periodontal evaluation checks gum pocket depths, bleeding, inflammation, recession, and bone support. These findings help determine whether deep cleaning is needed and how your gum health should be monitored.
After a deep cleaning, some patients need periodontal maintenance visits instead of standard cleanings. These visits help manage gum disease over time and reduce the risk of the condition progressing.
Our Deep Cleaning Process
Deep cleaning treatment at Shoop Dentistry follows a structured process focused on comfort, clarity, and long-term gum health.
A Private Dental Practice — Not Corporate Dentistry
Shoop Dentistry is a privately owned, doctor-led dental practice. Dr. Shoop is both the owner of the practice and the dentist providing your care.
This means:
Gum disease treatment should be based on clinical findings, not sales pressure. At Shoop Dentistry, recommendations are made directly by Dr. Shoop with your health and long-term outcome in mind.
Who May Need a Deep Cleaning?
You may need a deep cleaning if there are signs of gum disease or buildup below the gumline. This may include:
A periodontal exam is needed to determine whether a deep cleaning is appropriate or whether another type of treatment is recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deep Cleanings
Is deep cleaning different from a regular cleaning?
Yes. A regular cleaning removes buildup above and around the gumline. A deep cleaning removes buildup below the gumline when gum disease is present.
Does a deep cleaning hurt?
Local anesthetic may be used to keep you comfortable. Some soreness or tenderness after treatment is normal, but it is usually manageable.
Why do I need periodontal maintenance after a deep cleaning?
Gum disease requires ongoing control. Periodontal maintenance helps reduce bacteria, monitor gum pockets, and lower the risk of future progression.
Is Shoop Dentistry privately owned?
Yes. Shoop Dentistry is independently owned and operated by Dr. Shoop.
Schedule a Deep Cleaning Consultation
If you have bleeding gums, gum inflammation, or have been told you may need a deep cleaning, we invite you to schedule a periodontal evaluation with Dr. Shoop at Shoop Dentistry.