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Treatment 07Periodontal care · Beirut

Deep cleaning in Beirut, Lebanon

Health, measured below the gum line.

Scaling and root planing removes plaque and tartar from below the gumline, treating gum disease at its source.

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Visits
1–2
Anaesthesia
Local
Review
4–6 weeks

In brief

Healthy gums are measured in millimetres. Deep cleaning starts by measuring every one.

Deep cleaning — also called scaling and root planing — removes plaque and tartar from below the gumline and smooths the tooth root, treating the early stages of gum disease before it progresses.

Charting
Every tooth
Method
Scaling & root planing

01 / Consultation

We listento you.

Gum disease often develops quietly. Catching it early with a deep cleaning can prevent tooth loss and more invasive treatment later.

A regular cleaning removes plaque and tartar above the gumline. A deep cleaning reaches below it — needed when gum disease is present.

Signs to watch for

  1. iGums that bleed when brushing or flossing
  2. iiPersistent bad breath
  3. iiiRed, swollen or tender gums
  4. ivGum recession, or teeth that look longer
  5. vLoose or shifting teeth
  6. viGum pockets found at a check-up

02 / Examination

We measureyour gums.

Advanced technology, guided by human aesthetic expertise.

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Full periodontal charting.

We measure gum pocket depth at every tooth and review X-rays to accurately map the extent of gum disease before treatment.

  1. 01Gum lineWhere healthy gum meets the tooth.
  2. 02Pocket depthMeasured at every tooth with a fine probe.
  3. 03Tartar below the gumlineWhere brushing, and a routine cleaning, cannot reach.
  4. 04Root surfaceSmoothed so the gum can reattach and heal.
SchematicA gum pocket, measured with a periodontal probe
Animation of tartar on the roots below the gums
AnimationTartar below the gum line
Animation of red, inflamed gums
AnimationInflamed gums

03 / Your plan

One sectionat a time.

Typically one half of the mouth per session, over 1–2 visits.

  1. 01

    Periodontal exam

    Gum pocket depth measured around each tooth; X-rays reviewed.

  2. 02

    Local anaesthesia

    The gums are numbed for comfort before deep cleaning begins.

  3. 03

    Scaling

    Plaque and hardened tartar removed from below the gumline.

  4. 04

    Root planing

    Root surfaces smoothed, removing bacterial toxins so the gum can reattach.

  5. 05

    Healing and follow-up

    Gums reassessed at a review appointment.

04 / Treatment

Cleaningbelow the gums.

  1. 4.1

    Ultrasonic scalers

    Remove plaque and tartar that a routine cleaning can’t reach.

  2. 4.2

    Fine hand instruments

    Precise work below the gumline, tooth by tooth.

  3. 4.3

    Root surface smoothing

    Removes bacterial toxins from the root surface, helping gum tissue reattach and heal.

FilmAnimation

Film · Gum disease

From inflamed gums to healthy ones.

Tartar under the gum line keeps the gums inflamed. Cleaning it away lets them heal.

  • 01Inflamed, bleeding gums
  • 02Tartar below the gum line
  • 03Cleaned, and healing

05 / Results

Your gums,checked again.

Local anaesthesia keeps the procedure comfortable. Some sensitivity afterward is normal, and settles quickly.

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From exam to healthy gums

  1. Visit 1

    Exam & first half

    Charting, then the first half of the mouth treated.

  2. Visit 2

    Second half

    The other half, where needed.

  3. Follow-up

    Review

    Pocket depths and healing reassessed.

At home · Gum health

Clean teeth, healthy gums.

What a daily routine keeps away, and what a deep clean undoes.

A woman flossing, from a Mineers film
01Every day
A bright smile, from a Mineers film
02Clean teeth, healthy gums
FilmWith sound, 49 seconds

Film · From Mineers

Floss, every day.

Brushing misses the sides of the teeth. Floss reaches them, and the gum line.

A short film from Mineers on what floss removes, and why it protects your gums.

On air · Dr. Elias Abou Tayeh

Is a cleaning only about teeth?

Dr. Elias Abou Tayeh answers on television, with English subtitles. Pick a chapter, or watch it through.

More on Instagram All ten questions

On air

01/05 The question

Questions

Deep cleaning,answered.

01How much does deep cleaning cost in Beirut?

Every plan is different, so the cost is discussed with you at your consultation, once your teeth have been examined and your treatment is planned.

02What is the difference between a regular cleaning and a deep cleaning?

A regular cleaning removes plaque and tartar above the gumline for patients with healthy gums. A deep cleaning (a deep clean below the gum line) removes plaque and tartar from below the gumline and smooths the tooth root — needed when gum disease (periodontitis) is present.

03Is deep cleaning painful?

Local anaesthesia is used to numb the gums, so the procedure itself is comfortable. Some sensitivity afterward is normal and settles quickly.

04How many visits does deep cleaning take?

Deep cleaning is typically completed over 1–2 visits, treating one half of the mouth per session, followed by a check-up appointment to assess gum healing.

05What are the signs I need a deep cleaning?

Signs include bleeding gums when brushing, persistent bad breath, gum recession, loose teeth, or gum pockets identified during a routine dental check-up.

A healthy smile, close up

Designed around you.

A gum health check today can catch problems early.

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