Periodontal Maintenance
Periodontal Maintenance
Periodontal Maintenance Treatment
Personalized planning · Comfortable care
Controls inflammation · Monitors gum pockets · Protects bone
Benefits
Periodontal Maintenance
Periodontal maintenance is specialized ongoing care after treatment for gum disease. It goes beyond a routine cleaning by monitoring gum pockets, inflammation, bone support, and areas where plaque and calculus can collect below the gumline.
The timing of visits is personalized according to disease history, current stability, home care, smoking, health conditions, and other risk factors.
What to expect
- Review changes: We ask about your health, medications, symptoms, and home-care routine.
- Measure and monitor: Gums, pocket depths, bleeding, recession, and other signs are checked and compared over time.
- Clean thoroughly: Plaque and hardened deposits are removed from the teeth and, where needed, beneath the gumline.
- Refine the plan: Home-care techniques and the timing of your next visit are adjusted to your current risk and stability.
Why visits may be more frequent
Gum disease can return without ongoing management. Some patients benefit from maintenance every few months rather than twice-yearly routine cleaning.
Home care and professional care work together
Daily brushing and interdental cleaning reduce plaque, while professional visits reach areas that are difficult to manage at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is periodontal maintenance the same as a regular cleaning?
No. It is designed for patients with a history of periodontal disease and includes monitoring and cleaning based on that history.
2. How often will I need appointments?
Intervals vary. Your schedule is based on disease severity, current health, risk factors, and how well the condition remains controlled.
3. Can gum disease come back?
Periodontal disease can recur or progress. Regular maintenance and effective daily care help reduce that risk.
4. What should I do at home?
Brush thoroughly, clean between the teeth every day, and use any additional tools recommended for your gums, restorations, or implants.