Category: Gum Disease

Can I Refuse a Deep Cleaning at the Dentist?

You can refuse a deep cleaning at the dentist, but the decision carries real risks if gum disease is present. […]

Gum Pockets Explained: The Measurement That Decides Which Cleaning You Need

Gum pocket depth is the single measurement that decides whether you need a routine cleaning or a deep cleaning. Dr. […]

Why Did My Dentist Recommend a Deep Cleaning I Wasn’t Expecting?

What it means when your dentist recommends a deep cleaning, how scaling and root planing works, and what West Houston […]

Deep Cleaning vs Regular Cleaning Cost: What’s the Real Difference?

A regular cleaning and a deep cleaning aren’t the same procedure or the same price. Dr. Kotlarek of Roman Dental […]

Do I Need a Deep Cleaning? How Your Dentist Decides What Your Teeth Really Need

A periodontal probe reading of 4mm or deeper is what tells Dr. Kotlarek a deep cleaning is needed instead of […]

Deep Cleaning Recovery Time: What to Expect and How to Heal Faster

Deep cleaning recovery time is one to two weeks for most patients. Dr. Kotlarek at Roman Dental, West Houston, TX, […]

Does a Deep Cleaning Hurt? What to Expect During and After

A deep cleaning does not have to hurt. Local anesthesia keeps it comfortable, and any soreness after is normal and […]

What Is Scaling and Root Planing, and Why Does It Take Two Visits?

Scaling and root planing removes tartar and bacteria below the gumline over two visits, split by side of the mouth. […]

How Fast Can Gum Disease Progress Without Treatment?

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is one of the most common dental conditions affecting adults today. Dr. Roman […]