Periodontal Maintenance Appointments and Tips
One of the most important steps in controlling gum disease comes after periodontal treatment. This is the maintenance phase of care, which includes practicing good home care and adhering to a regular hygiene re-care schedule.
Research has shown that patients who receive regular periodontal maintenance have a significantly better outlook for maintaining a healthy mouth. During re-care appointments, a thorough cleaning is performed and problem areas are addressed. By carefully monitoring a patient’s condition, we can stop small problems from becoming big ones.
The schedule for re-care depends on each patient’s individual condition. Re-care appointments can be alternated between the general dental office and the periodontal office.