Step One
Pocket Measurement
Your periodontist measures the pocket depths around every tooth and reviews imaging to confirm the extent of the disease before anything else gets underway.
Scaling & Root Planing in Mission Viejo, CA
A Deep Clean That Gives Your Gums a Fresh Start
A Deep Clean That Gives Gums a Fresh Start
Ever wonder why your regular cleaning might not be enough? Sometimes, your gums need a deeper level of care to stay healthy. Dr. Reshad, Dr. Setya, and Dr. Bergman at OC Perio and Implants Dental Group provide thorough, gentle scaling and root planing — think of it as a reset button for your gum health, helping to stop disease progression before it becomes serious.
What Is Scaling and Root Planing?
Think of this deep-cleaning procedure as giving your teeth and gums a genuine fresh start. Unlike a regular cleaning that focuses on the visible surfaces, scaling and root planing reaches below your gumline to remove the harmful bacteria and buildup that regular brushing simply cannot reach. The procedure creates an environment where healthy tissue can thrive once again. Think of it as a reset button for your gum health, helping to stop disease progression before it becomes serious. It is often the first line of treatment for early to moderate gum disease.
Who Is a Candidate for Scaling & Root Planing?
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Bleeding Gums — Your gums bleed readily when you brush or floss and look red or swollen.
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Deep Pockets — An exam has revealed pocket depths beyond what a routine cleaning can address.
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Heavy Tartar — Hardened tartar has built up below the gumline where a toothbrush cannot reach.
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Persistent Bad Breath — Bad breath continues no matter how thoroughly you clean at home.
Your Journey With Us
Our Step-by-Step Process
Here is what you can expect during scaling and root planing at OC Perio & Implants.
Schedule a Consultation Step Two
Comfortable Numbing
The area is numbed for your comfort, and treatment is usually completed across two visits with half the mouth done each time before anything else gets underway.
Step Three
Deep Scaling
Specialized instruments remove plaque, tartar, and bacteria from below the gumline where nothing else can properly reach before anything else gets underway.
Step Four
Root Smoothing
The root surfaces are carefully smoothed so that your gum tissue can reattach closely and the pockets can start to shrink before anything else gets underway.
Step Five
Healing Follow-Up
A follow-up visit remeasures your pockets and confirms that the tissue is healing exactly the way that we would expect before anything else gets underway.
The Benefits of Scaling and Root Planing
Stops Progression
Removing the bacteria from below the gumline halts the advance of periodontal disease before it can cause any lasting damage to bone for many years into the future.
Reaches Deeper
This procedure reaches below your gumline to remove the harmful buildup that regular brushing and routine cleaning simply cannot reach over the long term ahead of you.
Healthy Environment
Smoothing the root surfaces creates an environment where healthy tissue can thrive and reattach to the teeth once again over time throughout the whole of your daily life.
Non-Surgical First
Deep cleaning is often all that early to moderate gum disease requires, which means surgery becomes the fallback rather than the plan for many years into the future beyond.
Gum Recovery
Help your gums reattach to your teeth naturally, closing those vulnerable pockets where bacteria hide.
Better Breath
Eliminate persistent bad breath by addressing its root cause beneath the gum line.
Why You'll Love Scaling and Root Planing at OC Perio & Implants
We make scaling and root planing a gentle, thorough deep cleaning, performed under periodontist supervision, enhanced with perioscopy when pockets run deep, and followed by pocket remeasurements after healing to confirm your gums are responding as planned.
Here are just a few reasons our patients love us:
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Specialist Supervised
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Gentle, Thorough Technique
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Perioscopy Available
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Verified Results
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Just completed 2 week post op review of surgery on all 4 quadrants as well as an extraction. Have found entire staff and Dr. Bergman to extremely professional, competent and responsive to my needs. Experience far exceeded my expectations.
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My visit today was a 10 out of a 1-10 scale. As always, the staff is professional and helpful. I felt safe in the dental office; there is a hand sanitizer station and staff was cleaning and wiping exam room after each patient left. The hygienist made my teeth feel smooth and clean. All the above is why I have been a patient of Dr. Setya's office for over 25 years.
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Good experience today. The skills demonstrated by their dental hygiene team is amazing. I trust Dr. Setya and have had him as my periodontist for more than 20 years. He has saved my teeth, my gums and if you are diabetic, it's important to have a periodontist as someone you go to to keep your gums healthy.
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Thank you Dr. Setya and your incredibly friendly staff! Special thanks to Daniella - she explained everything she did and ensured I would feel no pain! I was so relaxed that I found myself falling asleep! I could have taken a long nap! Thank you Daniella!!! Excellent, knowledgeable, thorough, and very friendly staff and doctors!
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Dr. Setya has performed gum surgery on my receding gums twice. Both times he did an excellent job. He explained everything to me ahead of time so I could make an informed decision. He is kind, thorough, understanding and an excellent oral surgeon. I would highly recommend him and his office of friendly, professional staff.
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Had a great experience with Danielle, the hygienist, also the staff is very friendly. Good place to be.
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Was just recently seen by Dr. Setya for my pre-op appointment. He is so kind and professional. Analyzed my specific dental problems and gave me his absolute attention during our chat. I could not help but hear his kindness towards his staff while waiting to be seen. His calm is infectious. This is the BEST practice for dental implants or Periodontal issues. Highly recommend this office.
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Dr. Setya is an outstanding dental professional. Skills are at the highest level one could expect and personal patient care is wonderful. The office staff and dental assistants reflect the level of excellence. I highly recommend them to anyone who is in need of the finest dental care.
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Dr. Setya and his office staff are second to none. Everyone, especially Dr. Setya, have the best manners and make you feel like a special guest. All of my appointments were on-time and I received not only a treatment but also an education on how to care for my oral health. Dr. Setya and the hygienist were very thorough on all treatment. It was an excellent experience for me.
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Gentle and respectful staff. Dr. Setya was especially gentle and kind while doing surgery in my mouth.
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This office is the best! The staff is extremely friendly and very welcoming. Dr. Bergman and her team were incredible and I'm very happy with my procedure. I recommend them to all of my friends and family.
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My third implant with Dr Setya and always receive great care from Dr Setya and his staff. I can't say enough as to how impressed I am each time I visit their office.
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Professional office, through and through. The whole experience, from the front desk to the hygienist (Laurie), was outstanding. Covid-19 is taken seriously in this office. Thank you!
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The office staff was so helpful and it was easy to make an appointment. Dr. Rashad and his team were so professional, thorough and provided a great game plan. Highly recommend.
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Everyone was very helpful Jennifer is a great hygienist you should consider keeping her on staff
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Always a great experience to go to this office. Everyone is competent and caring. I have gone here for over 25 years and I feel safe and co didn’t that my teeth are getting the best treatment.
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professional and kind. The treatment time with Dr Reshad was quick and I was filling so comfortablle . The staffs are friendly and the office is super clean .highly highly recommend
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Dental Hygienist Daniela, with her very wonderful bedside manner, is very thorough, detailed oriented professional who offers excellent advice for improving periodontal health who will always be part of my medical professional team and regular important health checkups, most especially during my senior years!
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HIGHLY recommended. Dr. Reshad and his team are amazing (especially Aracely). I went in today for a consultation and received the most comprehensive, methodical, and honest evaluation in my 20 years of dental challenges. Dr. Reshad explained his diagnosis and recommended course of action clearly. His bedside manners and attentive listening skills are excellent as well.
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I have been going to this office for many years. Daniella is superb in her experience and treatment. The doctors offer the best of care. Highly recommend
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A reset button for your gum health starts with proper measurement. Contact OC Perio & Implants to discuss scaling and root planing in Mission Viejo, CA.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Scaling and Root Planing
Check out these frequently asked questions, or contact us to speak with our team.
How is this different from a regular cleaning?
Unlike a regular cleaning that focuses on visible surfaces, scaling and root planing reaches below your gumline. It removes harmful bacteria and buildup that regular brushing cannot reach.
Will it be uncomfortable?
The area is numbed thoroughly before treatment begins, so the appointment stays comfortable. Our team is known for a gentle approach throughout.
How many visits will I need?
Treatment is usually completed across two appointments, with half the mouth treated at each. A follow-up visit then confirms your tissue is healing.
How much does scaling and root planing in Mission Viejo, CA, cost?
The cost depends on how many quadrants require treatment in your case. Our team reviews the full plan and fees with you beforehand.
Does insurance cover scaling and root planing in Mission Viejo, CA?
Most plans cover a portion of periodontal deep cleaning. Our team will verify your benefits and explain what applies to you.
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