You notice blood when flossing before a morning meeting. Maybe your gums look puffy, or one tooth has started trapping food. At the dental visit, the phrase “periodontitis” can feel disproportionate to a symptom that seemed minor. The sensible next question is often, “Do I need surgery?” Usually, the conversation starts somewhere less invasive. Nonsurgical
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Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing: A Patient Guide
You're in the chair for a visit that started as a routine cleaning, then turned into a bigger conversation. The hygienist measured pockets, the dentist looked at the spaces under your gums, and now you're being told you need periodontal scaling and root planing instead of a standard polish. That can sound ominous the first
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