Clear away hidden buildup below the gumline and help inflamed gums heal with a thorough deep cleaning on Armitage Avenue.
Bleeding when you floss is easy to brush off, yet it is often the first sign your gums need help. Below the gumline, hardened tartar can collect in small pockets a toothbrush and even a routine cleaning cannot reach. A deep cleaning removes those hidden deposits so swollen gums have a chance to tighten back around your teeth.
Cityview Dental Arts, the Bucktown office of Dental Group of Chicago, provides deep cleanings as part of the periodontal care in Bucktown our team offers in-house. From your first gum measurement to your follow-up cleanings, your care stays with one team on Armitage Avenue.
A deep cleaning, known in dentistry as scaling and root planing, is a non-surgical treatment for gum disease. Scaling removes plaque and tartar from the tooth surface and from the roots below the gumline. Root planing then smooths those root surfaces, which makes it harder for bacteria to settle back in and easier for your gums to reattach.
This treatment often makes a measurable difference. According to a 2021 review in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, the share of gum pockets at a healthy depth rose from about 39% to about 64% after non-surgical periodontal therapy. For many patients, it is the first step in bringing gum disease under control.
Dr. Bock founded Cityview Dental Arts and continues to treat patients from the Bucktown office today. His long history in the neighborhood means many patients have trusted him with their care for years, now backed by the resources of Dental Group of Chicago.
Gum disease often starts quietly, and its early signs are easy to mistake for normal wear. Let our team know if you notice any of these changes.
During your exam, we gently measure the space between each tooth and the gum around it. Healthy pockets typically measure 1 to 3 millimeters, while readings of 4 millimeters or more often point to gum disease a routine cleaning cannot fully reach.
A regular cleaning is preventive care for healthy gums. Your hygienist removes plaque and tartar above the gumline and polishes your teeth, usually every six months.
A deep cleaning treats gums already showing signs of infection. The work goes below the gumline to clean the root surfaces inside each pocket, so it takes more time and is usually done with local anesthesia. Depending on how many areas need care, our Bucktown dentists may divide treatment into two visits and clean one side of your mouth at a time.
Your appointment follows a clear sequence, and we explain each step before we begin.
We start by numbing your gums with local anesthesia, so you typically feel pressure and gentle vibration rather than pain.
Next, an ultrasonic scaler and fine hand instruments loosen and remove tartar from each tooth and root, working down to the base of every pocket.
Finally, we smooth any rough spots on the roots. A smooth surface gives bacteria fewer places to cling and helps the gum tissue heal snugly against the tooth.
Many patients return to their usual routine the same day. Once the numbness wears off, your gums may feel tender, and your teeth may be a little sensitive to cold for several days. Over-the-counter pain relief and a warm saltwater rinse usually keep you comfortable.
Some light bleeding when you brush is normal at first and tends to fade as the tissue settles. Stick with soft foods for a day or two, keep brushing and flossing gently, and let us know if anything feels unusual. Over the next few weeks, your gums often look pinker and firmer as the inflammation goes down.
A deep cleaning clears out the infection, but bacteria can return without steady follow-up. Most patients move to periodontal maintenance visits every three to four months instead of the usual six. These visits let us re-measure your pockets and clean problem areas before buildup takes hold again, and regular cleanings can help you avoid costly root canals later on.
If some pockets stay deep after healing, our team may recommend further gum disease treatment in Bucktown. Where bone or gum tissue has been lost, guided bone and tissue regeneration in Bucktown may help rebuild support around the tooth. At home, daily habits for preventing gum disease protect the progress you have made.
Treating gum disease early can help you avoid more involved care later, so cost should not keep you from starting. Our team reviews your dental coverage with you before treatment and explains any remaining balance up front.
Cherry financing lets you divide that balance into monthly payments. New patients without dental insurance can start with a $99 visit, which includes an initial cleaning, a comprehensive exam, and a full set of digital X-rays.
Dr. Jerome Bock founded Cityview Dental Arts and continues to care for patients in Bucktown, now with the support of Dental Group of Chicago. Our team handles most periodontal care in-house, so the people who measure your gums also complete your deep cleaning and track your progress at each maintenance visit.
Evening appointments until 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday make it easier to fit treatment around work. Our approach to easing dental anxiety during procedures includes a comfort menu with heated blankets, neck pillows, Netflix, fresh fruit, and water bottles.
Your gums are numbed with local anesthesia first, so most patients feel pressure and vibration rather than pain. Mild tenderness for a few days afterward is common and usually eases with over-the-counter pain relief.
Treatment is often split into two visits, and the length of each one depends on how many areas need care. Our team gives you a time estimate after measuring your gums.
Early gum disease, called gingivitis, can often be reversed with professional care and good home habits. Periodontitis cannot be fully reversed, but a deep cleaning can help control the infection, reduce pocket depth, and protect your teeth from further damage.
No. Scaling and root planing is a non-surgical treatment done with local anesthesia and no incisions. Surgery is typically considered only if deep pockets remain after your gums have had time to heal.
Gum disease is often painless in its early and middle stages, so pain is not a reliable warning sign. Pocket measurements and X-rays give a clearer picture of whether a deep cleaning is needed.
Wait until the numbness wears off before eating so you do not bite your cheek or tongue. Soft, lukewarm foods are easiest for the first day or two while your gums settle.
Most patients come back for periodontal maintenance every few months rather than twice a year. We adjust that schedule based on how well your gums respond.
Many dental plans contribute toward scaling and root planing when it is needed to treat gum disease. Our team reviews your coverage before treatment, and Cherry financing can help with any remaining balance.
Our Bucktown office, Cityview Dental Arts, is located at 2232 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647.
Cityview Dental Arts is open Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Healthy gums hold your smile in place, and a deep cleaning is a common first step for bringing gum disease under control. At Cityview Dental Arts, part of Dental Group of Chicago, your gum measurements, deep cleaning, and maintenance visits stay with one familiar team on Armitage Avenue.
If your gums bleed, feel tender, or look different than they used to, a deep cleaning may help them heal. Reach out to our Bucktown team to book your deep cleaning appointment.
2232 W. Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL
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