Scaling and Root Planing: What to Expect During Periodontal Treatment

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 11, 2025 / If you've encountered swelling, bleeding or pain in your gums, you may have developed periodontal disease. Also known as gum disease, this ...
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Is scaling and root planing effective for treating rheumatoid arthritis?

Research suggests links between periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis, so might scaling and root planing reduce signs of both diseases in patients with both conditions? To find out, ...
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Study: Photodynamic therapy no better than scaling, root planing

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) works no better than scaling and root planing for periodontitis, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis in the Journal of Periodontology (August 28, 2009). With ...

Family Dentistry Expert John W. Barone, DMD of North Attleborough Explains the Importance of Maintaining Gum Health Through Early Periodontal Treatment in Hell…

What causes bleeding gums during brushing, and when should patients seek professional care? In an article featured in ...