Yes, I was talking about a periodontal cleaning that goes deep below the gum line.

But now that you pointed out the difference, it would be interesting to hear what sort of cleaning people are getting and how often.

1. Periodontal goes very deep below the gum line. Also called scaling and root planing.

2. Normal dental goes below the gum line but not deep.

3. Extra conservative avoids even touching the gum.

4. Maybe something else I have not listed.

What kind of cleaning do you get, and how often. Have you had any problems.

In my case, I was first told that the dentist must stay one millimeter above the gum line, never even touching the gum. Now I'm at the other extreme getting periodontal cleaning. I was also told to never allow a technician to use an ultrasonic cleaner.