Dental Scaling

How often does periodontal scaling have to be done?

My mom is having a lot of dental problems right and has had periodontal disease for sometime but was seeing a dentist who wasn't really treating the problem. Now she is seeing a new dentist who just did scaling under the gums in June. He is saying she needs it again? Is it normal to have this procedure done this often?

Public Comments

1. if the condition does not improve yes scaling can be done as often as every 3-4 months. Your mother has to try to maintain her hygiene. Sometimes a periodontal disease can be a manifestation of a systemic condition, such as diabetes. The best treatment for a periodontal disease is maintenance. If there's no improvement, or is getting worse another round of scaling is needed. In worse cases, surgeries is indicated. good luck