No. Prophylaxis—a fancy word for teeth cleaning—is the only dental procedure of its kind. Prophylaxis involves routine teeth cleaning every six months.nnThe procedures that are sometimes called “cleanings” are actually periodontal treatments:nnFull Mouth Debridement—a pre-cleaning for those with severe calculus build-up.nScaling and Root Planing—a deep cleaning for those with early stages of gum disease.nPerio Maintenance—a periodontal cleaning for those with a history of gum disease.