Deep cleaning removes plaque, tartar, and bacteria from below the gumline — targeting the root cause of gum inflammation and helping to protect your teeth for the long term.
Age range
Teens and adults
Duration
45–90 minutes
Anaesthesia
If needed
Recovery
Mild sensitivity for a few days
Deep cleaning (also called scaling and root planing) is a more thorough procedure than standard scaling. It cleans not only the tooth surface but also the root surfaces below the gumline — removing the hardened plaque and bacteria that cause gum disease and persistent inflammation.
At FG Cosmo Dental, deep cleaning is performed carefully under local anaesthesia if needed to ensure comfort. It is the most effective non-surgical treatment for addressing early to moderate gum disease and preventing its progression.
Don’t ignore the signs — early treatment is faster, simpler, and less costly.
Gums that bleed when brushing are a key warning sign of gum inflammation that needs treatment.
Red, swollen, or tender gums indicate bacterial buildup below the gumline.
Bacteria below the gumline cause odour that brushing alone cannot resolve.
Visible or felt tartar deposits — especially below the gumline — need professional removal.
Lead Dentist & Co-Founder · BDS · FG Cosmo Dental
Bacteria below the gumline are the primary cause of gum disease — deep cleaning eliminates them.
Removing the bacterial source significantly reduces redness, swelling, and bleeding gums.
Deep cleaning helps restore gum health and reattachment around the tooth roots.
Eliminating bacteria-laden deposits produces a significant improvement in breath freshness.
Treating gum disease early prevents it from advancing to more serious bone and tooth loss.
With cleaner root surfaces, home brushing and flossing become more effective.
We assess the depth of gum pockets and the extent of tartar and bacterial buildup.
Specialised instruments remove tartar and bacteria from root surfaces below the gumline.
Root surfaces are smoothed to reduce bacterial reattachment and support gum reattachment.
Post-treatment advice is provided on oral hygiene, diet, and follow-up care.
Same-day appointments available. Book a free consultation at FG Cosmo Dental, Karachi.
Most patients feel mild discomfort only. Local anaesthesia is available if needed for comfort.
Regular scaling cleans tooth surfaces — deep cleaning also targets bacteria below the gumline.
Depends on gum health and your dentist’s assessment — often followed by maintenance visits.