scaling and root planing

[silverr11]

Hi, i have some recession and i can see some red spots on my gums and i dont them to get worse.
Can i get deep cleaning ( scaling and root planing ) while im on my braces?
have anyone tried it before?
my ortho wasnt sure and told me shell ask the periodentist but didnt give me any answers yet.
thanks.

[LadyLaura89]

Hi,
I had to get scaling and planing done before I got braces. My orthodontist wanted me to get that done as a precaution, since braces can "age" your teeth quite a bit. I also have to go to the periodontist for a cleaning every 8 months while I have braces on. I am not sure if they can do the thorough scaling and planing with braces on, but i don't see why they couldn't. It is not so bad, they use a numbing gel before starting, and your teeth will feel so clean afterwards.
Good luck!

[EmilyTravels]

I've been wondering about standard dental cleanings while braced: do you have to have your wires removed by the ortho, or does the dentist just clean around them as well as possible? I am hoping for the latter, as I can't imagine having to schedue three appointments that close together (remove wires at ortho, dental cleaning, new wires).

Thanks!

[Robynellie]

Going in shortly to figure this one out. I will let you know afterwards

[EmilyTravels]

Going in shortly to figure this one out. I will let you know afterwards

Thank you!

[MissEvaH]

To answer the question about dental cleanings: my hygienist has always just worked around my wires. I've never had them removed for a cleaning.

[EmilyTravels]

To answer the question about dental cleanings: my hygienist has always just worked around my wires. I've never had them removed for a cleaning.

Thank you! I have a cleaning due in Feb or March and will still be braced. Knowing they can work around the wires makes me feel much better.