When the gums are inflamed, gum pockets become deeper, and they lose bone connections inside. The deeper the pockets are, the easier it is for them to trap plaque deposits and make the gums worse. The perio pockets require cleaning in order to stop further inflammation. Root planning is the process by which this buildup is cleaned. Sometimes local anesthesia is needed and depending on the degree of difficulties, root planning can take several visits.

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