After meeting with your periodontist, you learn that you need scaling and root planing. Because of how your gum disease has progressed, this method of treatment is necessary to avoid more serious symptoms that can affect both your mouth and body. You begin to learn more about the process and what you can expect on the day of your appointment, but you may wonder about the cost of scaling and root planing and what you can do to afford it. Before assuming it is financially out of reach, learn about the different types, how your insurance can help, and what you can do to prevent it in the first place.
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