A regular dental cleaning (prophylaxis) is regular plaque and tartar removal tooth surfaces. Deep cleaning, or root planing, is a more extensive procedure to treat gum disease by cleaning underneath the gums and polishing tooth roots.
A regular dental cleaning (prophylaxis) is regular plaque and tartar removal tooth surfaces. Deep cleaning, or root planing, is a more extensive procedure to treat gum disease by cleaning underneath the gums and polishing tooth roots.