It only takes twenty four hours for plaque that is not removed from your teeth to turn into calculus (tartar)! Daily home cleaning helps control plaque and tartar formation, but those hard to reach areas will always need special attention.
Once your periodontal treatment has been completed, your dentist and dental hygienist will recommend that you have regular maintenance cleanings (periodontal cleanings), usually four times a year.
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At these cleaning appointments, the pocket depths will be carefully checked to ensure that they are healthy. Plaque and calculus that is difficult for you to remove on a daily basis will be removed from above and below the gum line.
In addition to your periodontal cleaning and evaluation, your appointment will usually include: Examination of diagnostic x-rays (radiographs): Essential for detection of decay, tumors, cysts, and bone loss. Examination of existing restorations: Check current fillings, crowns, etc. Examination of tooth decay: Check all tooth surfaces for decay. Oral cancer screening: Check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, cheek tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer. Oral hygiene recommendations: Review and recommend oral hygiene aids as needed. Teeth polishing: Remove stain and plaque that is not otherwise removed during tooth brushing and scaling.
Good oral hygiene practices and periodontal cleanings are essential in maintaining dental health and keeping periodontal disease under control!
Daily home cleaning helps control plaque and tartar formation, but those hard to reach areas will always need special attention. Maintenance cleanings — typically four times per year — give your dental team regular opportunities to remove buildup and catch any early signs of disease recurrence before they progress.
Periodontal maintenance cleanings are recommended approximately four times per year to keep pockets healthy and prevent the recurrence of periodontal disease.
At each maintenance visit, pocket depths are carefully checked to ensure they remain healthy and that no new bacterial colonization is developing below the gum line.
Maintenance appointments include x-ray review, decay examination, oral cancer screening, oral hygiene recommendations, and teeth polishing for a complete picture of your oral health.
Good oral hygiene practices and periodontal cleanings are essential in maintaining dental health and keeping periodontal disease under control. Contact our office to schedule your periodontal maintenance appointment.
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