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Root Planing & Curettage

Gums can become diseased so that they look red and puffy. They will probably bleed when you brush. Painless gum 'pockets' start to form around the teeth and bone supporting the teeth is slowly lost.

Root Planning & Curettage is used to treat gum problems. 

Root planing is 'deep' scaling to clean parts of the teeth behind the gum line, which cannot be reached with a toothbrush, cleaning out gum pockets and removing plaque and hard tartar from the tooth roots. It takes longer than a scale and polish and is often done under local anaesthetic. Your mouth might be treated in sections, at more than one visit.

What does the dentist or the dental hygienist do?

Dentists and hygienists use two types of tools for root planing.

  • To reach different parts of the teeth there are hard scalers come in different sizes and shapes. This is why you see them changing them quite often.
  • Electric scalers vibrate very fast with water. The water is removed from your mouth using suction. A hand scaler is used to check whether the roots are completely clean.

After a tooth has been root planed, the pocket should shrink, making the gum slit closer to the tooth. You then need to be especially careful about cleaning the teeth above the gum line. Root planning will probably need to be repeated regularly.

What are the benefits?

  • Gum disease will get worse and because it's painless, it can become very bad without you noticing. When there is not enough supporting bone left, teeth become loose and eventually have to be taken out. Root planing can prevent gum disease from becoming worse and therefore avoid tooth loss.
  • Like scaling and polishing, root planing helps you to keep your teeth and gums clean at home. Dentists and dental hygienists cannot keep your mouth healthy by themselves. Your own cleaning is just as important.

Patient Reviews

People are talking about us

The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Cedar Dental Care. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

1669 Reviews

5.0

19th June 2025

I have been a patient for 25 years,this speaks volumes for there service given to me over the years

19th June 2025

Abigail Dundas has been my dentist for quite a few years and also looked after my kids when they were at home, I have always had complete confidence and trust in her professionally she is always super friendly which makes each visit very pleasant. The practice is always well equiped, clean, efficient and the staff are friendly, professional and courteous.

19th June 2025

Greeted with a friendly acknowledgment on arrival Rav as always professional his nurse was friendly too

19th June 2025

Reception friendly and checked me in knowing who I was - very professional. The dentist very good, explaining further treatment needed and how we are going to do next appointment taking into consideration problems that could arise from Hyperacusis. I left the dentist happy and ready for the next appointment. Assistant very friendly and supportive. Very pleased with the care I received and support. Thank you.

18th June 2025

all the staff, both receptionists and clinicians exceptionally helpful, kind and courteous. couldn't have better attention

17th June 2025

Reception staff are welcoming, checking in is easy and quick. Waiting area is big, with nice seating, toys for children and tv for viewing.Abbie, our dentist is always so friendly, offers advice when needed and reassurance. My children and I have always felt so comfortable with Abbie.Booking appointments is effortless, it’s always easy to get an appointment at a time that suits. Practice is bright, clean, tidy and welcoming. Would highly recommend.

16th June 2025

As a new patient I was made to feel welcome and comfortable. I was listened to when talking about my dental history. I was also given a thorough assessment by the dentist.

15th June 2025

The ladies on reception are always so positive and helpful and friendly.

15th June 2025

All of the staff are highly professional, friendly and efficient. I don't ever enjoy going to the dentist but everyone makes the experience as calm and gentle as it can be, thank you

14th June 2025

No pain whatsoever after treatment unlike before.

14th June 2025

Every member of the cedar team are attentive and make the whole experience of visiting the dentist a pleasure, even when you are having more invasive treatments

13th June 2025

I have always been satisfied with my treatment with Cedar Dental Practice.

MP

mike pack

We’ve been going to Cedar Dental in Thatcham for years, and after talking up the dentists to my friend yesterday, I wanted to write a review. The team’s communication for appointments is great, and the setup is welcoming, but our dentist Rav is just brilliant! He’s incredibly easy to talk to, professional, and seems to genuinely care about his patients. What stands out most is how fantastic he is with our daughter—Rav has a special way of making every visit engaging and positive, turning what could be a daunting experience into something she “almost” looks forward to! I can’t recommend Rav and Cedar Dental highly enough!

12th June 2025

Everyone is so efficient in there job

12th June 2025

No problems with anything

11th June 2025

Being a nervous patient I always feel very comfortable at Cedar Dental, brilliant staff, friendly & welcoming

11th June 2025

The receptionists were very welcoming and friendly. I saw Mr Patel who was also very friendly and informative.

8th June 2025

Professional and friendly

7th June 2025

All the staff inspire confidence and calm . Rav our dentist always makes my grandchildren feel completely at ease . They trust him as do I

6th June 2025

Welcoming and friendly receptionist and dentist. Proficient and efficient treatment. Respectful staff.

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