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Gum disease treatment
Deep Teeth Cleaning (Scaling and Root Planing) in Dubai
When gum disease has formed pockets around the teeth, a routine clean cannot reach the tartar inside them. Deep cleaning treats the root surfaces under local anaesthetic, then the pockets are measured again.
- Pocket charting and X-rays first
- Local anaesthetic
- Re-measured after healing
Deep cleaning is recommended only after your gums have been measured. You see the charting and a written plan first.
Quick answer
What is a deep teeth cleaning?
Deep cleaning, also called scaling and root planing, removes tartar and bacterial deposits from the root surfaces inside gum pockets, below where a routine clean reaches. It treats gum disease (periodontitis), is usually done under local anaesthetic and is often split over more than one visit. At Creative Arts in Dubai it is recommended only after pocket charting and X-rays, and the gums are re-measured once they have healed.
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At a glance
Deep cleaning at Creative Arts: quick facts
- What it treats
- Gum disease (periodontitis) with pockets around the teeth
- How the need is decided
- Pocket charting and X-rays, not appearance alone
- Anaesthetic
- Local anaesthetic, one area at a time
- Typical visits
- One to several, depending on how many areas need treatment
- Re-evaluation
- Pockets re-measured, usually around 6–12 weeks later
- Afterwards
- Maintenance cleaning, often every 3 months at first
- Who treats you
- Dr. Duaa Ameen and Dr. Taban Ameen
When it is needed
When is a regular teeth cleaning not enough?
Between each tooth and the gum is a shallow groove. In healthy gums it measures about 1–3 mm, and a routine clean reaches all of it. In gingivitis the gum is inflamed and bleeds, but its attachment to the tooth is intact; a thorough clean and better home care usually reverse it.
In periodontitis the inflammation has destroyed some of the fibres and bone holding the tooth, and the groove deepens into a pocket. Tartar forms on the root inside it, out of reach of a toothbrush and of a routine clean. Pockets of 4 mm or more that bleed, with bone loss on X-rays, are the usual reason deep cleaning is recommended.
Deep cleaning is the first stage of gum disease treatment, not a premium version of a routine clean. If your gums bleed but the pockets are shallow, a routine GBT clean and better home care are usually what you need.
Warning signs
Signs your gums may need more than a routine clean
Periodontitis often causes no pain until it is advanced. These signs make a gum assessment worthwhile; only measurement confirms it.
Bad breath or a bad taste
Bacteria in pockets produce odours that brushing does not remove. See bad breath.
Teeth looking longer
Gums shrinking away from the teeth, or new dark gaps between them near the gum line.
Teeth that feel loose or have moved
Spacing that was not there before, or a tooth that moves when pressed, needs prompt assessment.
The process
How is scaling and root planing done, visit by visit?
The number of visits depends on how many areas are affected; the stages are the same.
Charting and X-rays
Pocket depth is measured at six points around each tooth, with bleeding and mobility; X-rays show the bone level.
AssessmentPlan and home care
A written plan names the areas to treat and the number of visits, and you are shown which interdental brushes fit.
Before treatmentNumbing the area
Local anaesthetic is given in the area being treated, usually one side or one quarter of the mouth at a time.
Each visitCleaning the root surfaces
Ultrasonic and fine hand instruments remove tartar and deposits from the roots inside each pocket, leaving a clean surface the gum can tighten against.
Each visitHealing
Over the next weeks the gum tightens as inflammation settles. Your daily cleaning matters most here.
WeeksRe-evaluation
Pockets are measured again, usually around 6–12 weeks later. The new numbers decide between maintenance and further treatment.
Re-check
Where GBT fits
Does Guided Biofilm Therapy replace deep cleaning?
No. They do different jobs and are often used together. Guided Biofilm Therapy stains the plaque, removes it with air, warm water and fine powder, and can reach just below the gum line with a fine nozzle where suitable. It is the routine and maintenance clean at Creative Arts.
Hardened tartar on a root deep in a pocket still has to be removed with ultrasonic and hand instruments; that is what deep cleaning adds. Afterwards, GBT is used for the maintenance visits that keep the gums stable.
See GBT vs a traditional scale and polish, and why tartar cannot be brushed away in tartar removal explained.
Need or upsell?
Is a deep cleaning really necessary? How to tell
It is real treatment for a real disease, and should be recommended on evidence you can see.
Signs the recommendation is based on findings
- You were shown your pocket measurements
- X-rays show bone loss or tartar on the roots
- Specific teeth or areas are named, not the whole mouth by default
- A re-evaluation is booked after healing
Ask more questions if
- It was recommended at a glance, without measuring the gums
- No X-rays or charting were done
- Bleeding is the only finding and the pockets are shallow
- There is no plan for maintenance afterwards
Recovery
What is normal after deep cleaning?
Most people return to normal activities the same day. These changes are expected while the gums heal.
Tenderness for a few days
Gums may ache once the anaesthetic wears off. Over-the-counter pain relief is usually enough.
Sensitivity to cold
Cleaned root surfaces can be sensitive for a few weeks. A desensitising toothpaste helps; see sensitive teeth.
Gums that look different
As swelling settles the gum shrinks, so teeth can look slightly longer and small gaps more visible.
Less bleeding over time
Bleeding usually reduces over the following weeks. Keep cleaning gently between the teeth.
When to contact us after deep cleaning
Call the clinic, open daily 10:00–20:00, if pain gets worse after the first few days, a gum swelling appears or you develop a fever. Facial swelling with difficulty breathing or swallowing needs a hospital emergency department straight away. Nervous about treatment? See how we look after anxious patients.
Who treats you
Dentists who carry out deep cleaning and gum treatment
Dr. Duaa Ameen and Dr. Taban Ameen look after gum health at Creative Arts, from charting and GBT to deep cleaning, laser soft-tissue care and maintenance.
Patient questions
Frequently asked questions
Does deep teeth cleaning hurt?
It is done under local anaesthetic, so during treatment you should feel pressure and vibration rather than sharp pain. Afterwards the gums are often tender and the teeth sensitive for a few days; over-the-counter pain relief is usually enough. Tell the dentist during treatment if anything is uncomfortable, and more anaesthetic can be given.
How many visits does scaling and root planing take?
It depends on how many areas need treatment. Some people need only a few teeth treated in one visit; others have one side or one quarter of the mouth treated per visit. Every case has a re-evaluation several weeks later, when the pockets are measured again.
Can a deep cleaning reverse gum disease?
It can stop active inflammation, and pockets often become shallower as the gum heals. Bone that has already been lost does not grow back by itself, so periodontitis is controlled rather than cured. Keeping it controlled depends on daily cleaning between the teeth and regular maintenance visits.
What is the difference between a deep cleaning and a regular teeth cleaning?
A regular clean removes plaque and tartar above and just below the gum line, for healthy gums or gingivitis. A deep cleaning reaches the root surfaces inside deeper pockets, is usually done under local anaesthetic, may take more than one visit and is followed by a re-check. Pocket charting decides which you need.
Will my teeth feel loose after a deep cleaning?
Deep cleaning does not loosen teeth. Heavy tartar can sometimes hold teeth together, so a tooth that was already loose from bone loss may feel more noticeable once it is removed. As the inflammation settles, many teeth become firmer. Any mobility is measured and monitored at your re-evaluation.
Are antibiotics needed with a deep cleaning?
Not routinely. Removing the deposits from the roots is the treatment, and antibiotics cannot do that on their own. In selected situations the dentist may prescribe them alongside cleaning, based on your findings and medical history.
How often will I need cleaning after scaling and root planing?
Maintenance visits are often every three months at first, because pockets can recolonise with bacteria within weeks. If your measurements stay stable, the interval may be extended. Gum disease can return without maintenance, so these visits matter as much as the deep cleaning itself.
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