Hygiene
Dental cleanings are performed to control or eliminate gingivitis and periodontitis. Depending on patient needs, dental cleanings occur in two basic forms, normal cleaning (prophylaxis) or deep cleaning (scaling and root planing).

Dental cleanings are performed to control or eliminate gingivitis and periodontitis. Depending on patient needs, dental cleanings occur in two basic forms, normal cleaning (prophylaxis) or deep cleaning (scaling and root planing).