Periodontal Disease Maintenance

It only takes 24 hours for plaque that is not removed from your teeth to turn into tartar.
Daily home cleanings help control plaque and tartar formation, but those hard-to-reach areas will always need special attention.

What does it involve?

Once we complete your periodontal treatment, we’ll recommend regular maintenance cleanings, usually four times a year. At these visits, we’ll check the pocket depths carefully to ensure that they’re healthy. We’ll also remove the plaque and tartar from above and below the gum line that can only be removed with special dental instruments.

In addition, your maintenance appointment usually includes:

Cleanings

Gingivitis is the first stage of periodontal disease. If the disease is caught early and no damage has been done, then we’ll recommend one to two regular cleanings. You’ll also receive instructions on improving your daily oral hygiene habits and getting regular dental cleanings.

Oral cancer screening

Your face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues, and gums are checked for any signs of oral cancer.

Examination of tooth decay

Tooth surfaces are checked for decay with special dental instruments.

Examination of existing restorations

The condition or your current fillings, crowns, and other restorations are checked.

Oral hygiene recommendations

Oral hygiene aids (electric toothbrushes, special periodontal brushes, fluorides, rinses, and other aids) are reviewed and recommended as needed.

Polishing

Stain and plaque that is not otherwise removed during tooth brushing and scaling are removed.

Good oral hygiene practices and periodontal cleanings are essential in maintaining dental health and keeping periodontal disease under control. Why not get started with us today?

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    Our “New Patient Experience” package is a comprehensive dental exam which includes necessary X-rays, an oral cancer screening, a periodontal exam, a TMJ evaluation, and a regular cleaning*.


    This offer is for new patients who do not have insurance. It cannot be combined with other offers. You must mention this offer when you book your appointment to receive it. Some restrictions apply. Please call us at +1 415-499-1717 to find out more.


    *Cleaning is scheduled as a separate dental hygiene appointment.

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