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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. Dr. Kotlarek walks West Houston […]

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. Kotlarek breaks down what each […]

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 patients can expect before their […]

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 in West Houston breaks down […]

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 a regular cleaning. Here is […]

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, covers the daily timeline, recovery […]

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 short-lived. Dr. Kotlarek of Roman […]

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. Dr. Kotlarek of Roman Dental […]