If Dr. Michael Templeton diagnoses you with gum disease, one of the first treatments he may recommend is scaling and root planing. This treatment thoroughly cleans your mouth to remove disease-causing bacteria and plaque, helping to bring the disease under control so that you can begin regaining your oral health. Call Templeton Dental at 480-941-8011 to learn more about scaling and root planing in Scottsdale, Arizona, and to make an appointment with our dentist.