For patients with significant buildup or inflamed pockets, ultrasonic cleaning is often more comfortable than prolonged hand scaling – the vibrations do the work that would otherwise require more physical force and more time. The water stream disrupts bacterial colonies in the pockets during treatment, which supports faster tissue healing after the appointment. Local anesthetic is available if you have sensitivity. At Twin Oaks Dental Studio, the choice of instruments is always based on what is most effective and most comfortable for your specific situation.