Deep Cleanings… Upsell or Necessary?

Do you really need a deep cleaning, or just a regular cleaning? In this video, I explain how dentists and dental hygienists decide whether a deep cleaning is actually needed, including the 3 main things we check: gum measurements, x-rays, and the clinical exam. We’ll talk about periodontal charting, pocket depths, bone loss, tartar below the gumline, bleeding gums, inflammation, and the difference between gingivitis and periodontitis. If you’ve ever been told you need a deep cleaning and wondered why, this video will help you understand the signs of gum disease, when a regular cleaning may not be enough, and what questions to ask your dental provider so you can better understand your treatment plan. 🦷 MY FREE ORAL CARE GUIDE: https://bit.ly/free-oral-hygiene-routine-guide 🪥 SHOP MY STOREFRONT: https://bit.ly/4jgJPdG 🦷 RELATED VIDEOS: https://youtu.be/zfL6IV6xKCs https://youtu.be/S7j4L7R4xWQ https://youtu.be/nG0KHRNHqoI 🦷 WANT MORE TEETH TALK? ▶ newsletter: https://bit.ly/ttg-subscribe ▶ bettermouth app: https://www.bettermouth.com/ ▶ website: https://teethtalkgirl.com ▶ shop happyteeth: https://givehappyteeth.com/ ▶ amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/teethtalk 🦷 SUPPORT THIS CONTENT: ▶ patreon: https://www.patreon.com/teethtalkgirl ▶ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoWqwg_7NXuvoJZIgzHf8Dw/join 🦷 SOURCES: https://www.ada.org/sitecore/content/ADA-Organization/ADA/MouthHealthy/home/all-topics-a-z/scaling-and-root-planing https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adaj.2015.01.021 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adaj.2023.09.012 https://www.perio.org/for-patients/periodontal-treatments-and-procedures/non-surgical-treatments/ https://www.teethtalkgirl.com/dental-health/deep-cleaning-what-to-expect-at-the-dentist/ https://www.ada.org/en/resources/ada-library/oral-health-topics/periodontitis https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adaj.2015.01.021 https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/all-topics-a-z/gum-disease 🦷 BACKGROUND MUSIC: artlist.io 🦷 NOTE: This video does not provide medical advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your dentist or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or dental condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or seen on social media. ☮️ ❤️ 🦷