816 East Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, North Carolina 28054
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Facts on Scaling and Root Planing

According to a previous study by the American Dental Association, advanced gum disease (periodontitis that has surpassed gingivitis) affects almost 50% of American adults over the age of 30-years-old. If this kind of gum disease goes untreated, plaque will continue to build-up along your gum line and can eventually cause bone loss and/or tooth loss. At your regular visit with us, our dental experts can discover gum disease before this loss occurs, and use our scaling and root planing treatment to prevent your gum structure from declining further.

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The scaling and root planing procedure consists of two parts. First, your dentist will give you a numbing agent to ensure you are comfortable as we use a tool to remove all of the plaque and tartar on your teeth. We will make sure to attend to the bacteria both above and below your gum line, all the way to the bottom of your gum pockets. Next, we will begin the root planing process, smoothing out your teeth’s roots so that your gums can easily settle back into their natural position. Depending on your level of build-up and damage, this procedure could take two appointments to complete.

If you have further questions, or believe you may be in need of a deep cleaning with us, call our front desk at 704-396-6166 today! A member of our team will be happy to talk more about our scaling and root planing procedures with you.

What our patients say

  • The ladies in the office are nice and kind when you walk into the office there’s never a dull moment... read more

    Kristal Elliott-Powell Avatar Kristal E.
    January 1, 1970

    My First Appointment at Gaston Dental was Fantastic! The Dental Assistants were friendly and professional as well as the... read more

    Diana Cunningham Avatar Diana C.
    August 29, 2024

    Everyone was very kind, informative and eager to help. I had a great first experience with my hygienist and my... read more

    Maggie Amrhein Avatar Maggie A.
    March 1, 2025

    Everyone that I spoke with or who helped me today was so supportive and kind. They listened to me and... read more

    Barbara Rogers Avatar Barbara R.
    March 1, 2025
  • I really enjoyed my experience here! Adrian was very friendly and thorough with my cleaning. The admin staff were helpful,... read more

    Miranda Votary Avatar Miranda V.
    March 1, 2025

    This place is the only one that I've taken my grandchildren to for many years. All the staff are very... read more

    Tammy Frisbee Avatar Tammy F.
    May 29, 2025

    I had a great experience at Gaston Dental Associates today! Everybody was very welcoming and made me feel so... read more

    Linda Wood Avatar Linda W.
    January 1, 1970

    I am usually satisfied with my dental appointment , however, my appointment today left me very disappointed and a little... read more

    Tamara Reid Avatar Tamara R.
    January 1, 1970
  • Everyone was very professional explaining everything well. They were extremely kind and gentle. It was... read more

    Susan CONDREY Avatar Susan C.
    January 1, 1970

    Very nice staff. They are very clean and professional. They also clean people's teeth nicely.

    Ashley Lippman Avatar Ashley L.
    April 29, 2025

    I has the best experience today everyone was very nice and helpful and understanding to my needs I forgot to ask... read more

    Jessica Maruri Avatar Jessica M.
    January 1, 1970

    There's a bunch of care and expertise here. My teeth were in bad shape until I came here. They made... read more

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    April White Avatar April W.
    January 1, 1970
  • The staff is very friendly and helpful. The dentists and others are very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions... read more

    Lisa Locklear Avatar Lisa L.
    April 29, 2025

    Me and my children have been coming here for 17 years. Staff has changed around but there are still... read more

    Lauren P Avatar Lauren P.
    January 1, 1970

    Outstanding Service and Caring Staff at Gaston Dental! I can't say enough good things about Gaston Dental! From the moment I... read more

    Ginger Barnett Avatar Ginger B.
    January 29, 2025

    I enjoy my visits to Gaston Dental Associates. The hygienists are excellent at their job, helpful and informative about ways... read more

    April Dawn Avatar April D.
    January 29, 2025
  • It was a really quick visit and he done great and so did Jennifer I'll be back soon for the... read more

    Tesla Walters Avatar Tesla W.
    March 29, 2025

    My cleaning on April 23rd was an awesome visit. Thr check-in, hygienist and dentist had wonderful attitudes. The service was... read more

    Keizah Shouse Avatar Keizah S.
    April 29, 2025

    My first experience with Gaston Dental Associates went so much better than I had expected. I was very anxious because... read more

    Pamela Harris Avatar Pamela H.
    June 29, 2025

    The great folks at Gaston dental always are willing to work with me to accommodate my third shift schedule. ... read more

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    March 1, 2025

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