Peridontal Maintenance
Periodontal maintenance appointments are typically scheduled for one hour with a member of our periodontal therapist team.
During the appointment, your teeth will be cleaned and measurements will be taken. Digital x-rays may be recommended at certain maintenance appointments to evaluate your bone levels and ensure that your disease is remaining dormant. It is up to you to schedule regular periodontal maintenance appointments. The frequency of these visits will be determined by your periodontist and dentist – who will work together on all your treatment needs.
Patients who require periodontal maintenance
- Patients who have completed previous periodontal therapy (including scaling and root planning and possible surgical therapy to reduce their periodontal pockets). These patients have a known history of periodontitis and need to be followed closely, having their teeth cleaned and pockets checked regularly by a dental professional
- Patients who accumulate plaque and calculus more rapidly than normal. These patients typically have good home care and are proactive, coming in for regular maintenance to minimize the risk of their condition escalating to require active periodontal therapy