Deep cleaning your teeth might sound like what your dental hygienist will do at your regular biannual appointments. However, it’s a lot more serious and less common than that. A deep cleaning is a specific procedure used to treat advanced gum disease, or periodontal disease. But what does it entail? How does it fight gum disease? Do you need one? Keep reading as a dentist answers these questions about periodontal disease in Bella Vista.
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