A July 2015 study in the Journal of the American Dental Association finds that scaling and root planing is beneficial to patients with chronic periodontitis (gum disease that has advanced past gingivitis). (Mouth Healthy)

Scaling is a non-surgical procedure, but it is a procedure which is different from a traditional dental cleaning as it involves cleaning the areas of the tooth under the gum line. (Edgerton and Glenn)

By reducing the pockets that develop between your teeth and gums through teeth scaling and root planing, you will reduce your risk of experiencing tooth, bone, and tissue loss associated with chronic periodontal disease. (healthline)