Periodontal Maintenance Program
Periodontal (gum) disease is a chronic condition that can be treated but not cured. With proper care and maintenance, you can control the symptoms greatly. Your periodontal maintenance program starts as soon as your therapy ends.
At Highline Dental Practice, our team of proficient periodontists provides the best periodontal maintenance program, and they immediately start this facility as soon as your periodontal therapy ends, as this phase determines the long-term success of periodontal care.
Why Is A Periodontal Maintenance Program Important?
The main cause of gum disease is bacterial plaque. It produces toxins or poisons that constantly attack your teeth and gums. It hardens into a rough, porous deposit over time called tartar, and daily brushing and flossing will minimize the formation but won’t prevent it completely.
In some patients, no matter how careful they are with brushing and flossing, the recurrence of bacterial plaque can cause gum disease within two to four months of their last professional cleaning.
That is why our periodontists check for hidden problems and remove the tartar and plaque at time intervals most suitable to you so that you enjoy good oral health.
Your periodontal maintenance program with our dentists will include the following:
- The removal of any tartar and plaque
- A thorough evaluation of your teeth and the bone supporting your teeth by using X rays
- Measuring the pocket depths around your teeth
- A thorough examination of your mouth tissues for abnormal changes, tooth decay, and other dental problems
- A check on how your teeth fit together when you bite
- A medical prescription to alleviate any tooth sensitivity or other problems you might have.
How often should you schedule periodontal maintenance visits?
It depends on the periodontal condition, as everyone’s situation is different. You should visit our clinic as frequently as every few weeks or as frequently as every six months. Our periodontists will decide after looking into these factors:
- The type of periodontal disease affecting you
- The type of periodontal treatment you are receiving
- Your response to the treatment
- The rate of your plaque growth
- Your habits and commitment to good oral hygiene at home
Periodontal diseases are the major cause of tooth loss in adults. Suppose you want good oral health and natural teeth for a lifetime. In that case, you need to follow the guidelines of the periodontal maintenance program that Dr. Kim Of Highline Dental Practice will recommend.Â
What to expect at Highline Dental Practice?
After our periodontists treat you for periodontal disease, you will be able to chew with more comfort, smile, and speak with great confidence. Your overall dental costs, too, will reduce as future dental problems will be prevented even before they arise.
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The periodontal maintenance program can help end the gum disease progression, allowing your gums to heal. Our team of expert periodontists will design a customized treatment plan according to your oral needs.
Visit our clinic today and allow us to help you acquire great oral health.Â
FAQ
1. Do I need periodontal maintenance forever?
Instead, you will need specialized, continuing periodontal (gum and bone) maintenance therapy treatments to keep the disease under control and your mouth healthy. Most of the time, periodontal disease is a chronic condition that never fully resolves.
2. Does periodontal maintenance hurt?
The majority of patients report experiencing little to no pain or discomfort during therapy, thanks to cutting-edge treatment choices and the implementation of prevention measures to lessen the discomfort and adverse effects of periodontal cleaning.
3. How long does periodontal maintenance take?
After scaling and root planing, the soft tissue management routine recommended three to four times annually includes a periodontal maintenance cleaning. Periodontal care is completed in a single, one-hour appointment without the need for local anesthetic.
4. Is periodontal maintenance a deep cleaning?
Although it differs from routine cleanings in several ways, periodontal maintenance (deep cleaning) is fairly comparable to regular cleanings. You’ll need to go back every three to four months, which means you’ll require these sessions more frequently.
5. How much does periodontal maintenance cost?
It includes both scaling and root planing, requiring the removal of tartar from the spaces between the teeth and gums. The hygienist will remove tartar buildup from between your teeth and gums along the whole length of each tooth, stopping where the gum, root, and bone meet.