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How is Root Planing & Scaling different from an adult prophy (Cleaning)?

April 26, 2017Adult cleaning different Planing prophy scaling

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How is Root Planing & Scaling different from an adult prophy (Cleaning)?

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Root Planing and Scaling is a therapeutic procedure whereas an adult prophy is a preventative procedure. An adult prophy is a type of cleaning for someone who has healthy gums. It involves light scaling of the teeth above the gum line as well as a polishing.