Preventative Cleanings

Periodontal Maintenance Treatment in Bankers Hill

If plaque and tartar have significantly damaged your mouth, all hope is not lost. It’s possible to minimize and even reverse signs of periodontal disease with periodontal maintenance. Unlike a basic preventative cleaning, periodontal maintenance is designed specifically for patients who have periodontal disease and complications such as deep gum pockets, bleeding gums, exposed root surfaces, and bone loss in the jaw.

Periodontal maintenance provides a much deeper and more comprehensive cleaning for patients at high risk of gum disease complications. This is why it’s performed three to four times a year, rather than only every six months. In addition to cleaning the teeth and gums, periodontal maintenance also involves:

• Removing plaque and tartar from below the gum line
• Measuring gum pocket depth
• Smoothing tooth roots
• Evaluation of bone loss and infection
• Inflammation treatment

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