# Deep Cleaning and Gum Care in Minneola, FL Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) and periodontal maintenance in Minneola, FL. Treat gum disease at Neola Dental. Call (352) 717-2177. - Fuente: https://neoladental.com/deep-cleaning - Consultorio: Neola Dental, 825 US-27 #104, Minneola, FL 34715 · (352) 717-2177 --- A deep cleaning is a longer, more thorough cleaning that reaches below the gum line, where brushing and regular cleanings cannot. Dentists call it scaling and root planing. [Make an appointment](https://neoladental.com/schedule) [(352) 717-2177](tel:+13527172177) Gum Care Minneola, FL Se habla español ![Hallway of the Neola Dental office in Minneola leading to the treatment rooms] Below the gum line Scaling and root planing Gum Care Treatment type In scaling and root planing, our team removes plaque and tartar from below the gum line and smooths the tooth roots so the gums can heal. It treats gum disease, which a regular cleaning does not reach. Neola Dental does the deep cleaning and the periodontal maintenance visits that follow it. ## How is a deep cleaning different from a _regular cleaning?_ A regular cleaning removes plaque and tartar from the parts of your teeth you can see. It is preventive care for gums that are healthy. A deep cleaning is a treatment. It goes below the gum line, into the pockets where bacteria settle, and smooths the roots so the gums can hold on to them again. Which one you need is decided at an exam, with X-rays when your dentist wants a look at the bone. If your gums are healthy, our [professional cleaning](https://neoladental.com/professional-cleaning) is the right visit. If they are not, a regular cleaning would leave the buildup under the gums where it is. ## What are the signs of _gum disease?_ Early gum disease often does not hurt, which is why many people find out at an exam. When there are signs, they usually look like this. - Gums that bleed when you brush or floss - Gums that look red or swollen, or feel tender - Bad breath that does not go away - Gums pulling back from the teeth - Teeth that feel loose or have shifted - Pockets between teeth and gums that your dentist measures at an exam Bleeding gums alone do not always mean you need a deep cleaning. Read our guides on [gingivitis versus periodontitis](https://neoladental.com/blog/gingivitis-vs-periodontitis) and [gum disease treatment in Minneola](https://neoladental.com/blog/gum-disease-treatment-minneola-fl), or book an exam and we will check. ## What happens at a deep _cleaning visit?_ Every mouth is different, so your dentist explains the plan before starting. In general the visit goes like this. - Exam and X-rays if needed, so your dentist can see where the disease is. - We numb the area with [local anesthesia](https://neoladental.com/local-anesthesia). Tell us if needles make you nervous. - Scaling. Our team removes plaque and tartar from the teeth and from below the gums. - Root planing. The root surfaces are smoothed so bacteria have less to hold on to. - Next steps. We tell you how your gums should heal and when to come back. Some patients are treated one section of the mouth at a time, over more than one visit. Your teeth and gums can feel sore or sensitive for a few days afterward. ## What is periodontal maintenance, and how _often do I need it?_ Periodontal maintenance is the follow-up care after treatment for gum disease. Each visit cleans below the gum line and checks whether the inflammation has come back or the gums have lost more support. It is not the same visit as a regular cleaning. The right interval depends on your history and on what we find at each exam. Many patients return every few months, and your dentist sets the schedule for you instead of using one number for everyone. Insurance plans often treat maintenance differently from a regular cleaning, so ask us for an estimate before you book. ## What does it cost, and does _insurance help?_ The fee for a deep cleaning depends on your exam and on how much of your mouth needs treatment, so we give you a number after the exam and not before. We accept most PPO plans and most Medicare Advantage plans that include dental coverage. Call us to confirm yours, and we will help check your benefits. If you do not have insurance, or your gums need ongoing care, look at the Perio Plan in our [membership plans](https://neoladental.com/house-plans). The $699 a year is not the price of the first deep cleaning. The plan is for patients with active gum disease, and it covers the maintenance visits afterward plus discounts. Here is what it includes. - Four periodontal maintenance cleanings a year - Two periodic exams a year - One emergency exam a year - Two oral cancer screenings a year - All annual X-rays - 20% off all other dental procedures, excluding orthodontics It is a discount plan, not insurance, and it cannot be used together with another dental plan. Fees shown are minimum fees. See our [payment options](https://neoladental.com/payment-options) for other ways to pay. Common questions ## Frequently asked questions about deep cleaning in Minneola, _FL_ Does a deep cleaning hurt? We numb the area first, so you should not feel pain during the treatment. Your teeth and gums can feel sore or sensitive for a few days afterward, which is normal while the gums heal. If the soreness gets worse instead of better, call us. How many visits does a deep cleaning take? It depends on how much of your mouth has gum disease. Some patients are treated one section at a time, over more than one visit. Your dentist explains the plan before you start. Can I go back to regular cleanings afterward? Not always. After treatment for gum disease, your dentist usually recommends periodontal maintenance instead of a regular cleaning, because gums that lost support need closer follow-up. Your exam decides. Can I eat after a deep cleaning? Yes, once the numbness wears off. For a few days it helps to stick to soft foods and avoid anything very hot, very cold or hard. Keep brushing gently so the gums heal well. Does insurance cover deep cleaning and periodontal maintenance? Coverage varies by plan, and some plans treat periodontal maintenance differently from a regular cleaning. We accept most PPO plans and most Medicare Advantage plans that include dental coverage. Call us to confirm yours, and ask for an estimate before you start. Does a deep cleaning cure gum disease? It treats the infection and gives the gums a chance to heal. Damage that has already happened, such as lost bone, does not grow back on its own, which is why follow-up matters. Your dentist tells you what to expect in your case. testimonials ## What our patients say 5.0 ★★★★★ 262 Google reviews “ ★★★★★ Love this place, very profesional staff CA Cristina Aponte Google “ ★★★★★ Great experience from everyone that works there. Very happy with their service. Highly recommended JH Josue Herrera Google “ ★★★★★ First time at this place was super clean and so detailed with designs. Everyone at Front desk is super sweet, genuinely nice, they really care about what the patient wants. After that I came back for a root canal with Dr. Josaida Contreras, she is absolutely the best, hands down the best dentist I found! She is super cool and makes the process so easy explains everything she's doing. My root canal and fillings she's done look perfect. Her work is phenomenal. 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