General & Preventive
Deep Cleaning
A deep cleaning treats gum disease at the source — clearing plaque and tartar from below the gumline so your gums can heal and reattach. It’s the standard first step toward healthy gums.
Se habla español · Serving Downey, Pico Rivera, South Gate, Bellflower & nearby
Do you need a deep cleaning?
If we measure deeper pockets around your teeth, see bone loss on X-rays, or your gums bleed and feel inflamed, scaling and root planing is usually necessary to stop gum disease from progressing. We’ll show you the measurements so you understand exactly why it’s recommended.
Comfortable and worth it
- We numb the area, so you stay comfortable
- Sedation is available for larger cases or anxiety
- Mild tenderness for a few days afterward is normal
- Most PPO & HMO plans cover it, plus Denti-Cal & Medi-Cal
Keeping gums healthy afterward
We’ll recheck your gums and place you on a periodontal maintenance schedule — often cleanings every three to four months — to keep the disease from returning. Good daily care between visits is what makes the results last.
Request an appointment with Dr. Sameer Aljanedi in Downey — book online or call our team. We welcome new patients, accept most PPO & HMO plans plus Denti-Cal and Medi-Cal, and se habla español.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is a deep cleaning (scaling and root planing)?
A deep cleaning treats gum disease by removing plaque and tartar from below the gumline and smoothing the tooth roots so the gums can heal and reattach. It goes further than a regular cleaning and is the standard first step for treating periodontitis.
Do I really need a deep cleaning?
If we measure deeper pockets around your teeth, see bone loss on X-rays, or your gums bleed and are inflamed, a deep cleaning is usually necessary to stop gum disease from progressing. We will show you the measurements and explain exactly why it is recommended.
Does a deep cleaning hurt?
We numb the area first, so you should be comfortable during the procedure. Some tenderness or sensitivity for a few days afterward is normal. For anxious patients or larger cases, we offer sedation options.
Is a deep cleaning covered by insurance?
Most PPO and HMO plans cover scaling and root planing because it treats an active disease, and we also accept Denti-Cal and Medi-Cal. We will verify your benefits and provide an estimate, plus financing if you need it.
What happens after a deep cleaning?
We usually recheck your gums in a few weeks and place you on a periodontal maintenance schedule — typically cleanings every three to four months — to keep the disease from returning. Good home care between visits is essential to lasting results.