How often is periodontal maintenance needed?

The frequency of your periodontal maintenance visits depends on your oral health needs, but it’s common for these appointments to be scheduled four times a year.

Can I reverse periodontitis at home?

While your home oral hygiene habits are important for your periodontal health, you can’t reverse gum disease on your own without professional treatment.

Do I need periodontal maintenance forever?

The length of time needed for periodontal maintenance can vary from one patient to the next. Most patients are eventually able to transition back to their dentist for dental cleanings and evaluations every six months.

Does insurance cover periodontal maintenance?

Some dental insurance plans cover periodontal maintenance, but others may only cover two dental cleanings a year.

Can gums heal after gum disease?

While we can treat the infection that causes gum disease, the damage to your gums is permanent. That said, periodontal treatments like gum grafting can repair areas where gum recession has occurred and bone grafting or regeneration can rebuild any jawbone that has been lost.

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Periodontal Maintenance Program

Perio Implant Specialists of NJ provides periodontal maintenance in Sparta, NJ. To learn more or schedule an appointment, call 973-729-9392.

After you’ve been treated for gum disease, it’s important to follow a periodontal maintenance program to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Your home oral hygiene habits are certainly the most important factor in maintaining your oral health, but even with diligent brushing and flossing, plaque and bacteria can still collect in the mouth. When plaque is not removed, it hardens into a substance called calculus, which can only be removed with a professional dental cleaning. Periodontal maintenance means coming to our office regularly to have calculus removed to keep your gum disease from returning.

Dr. Cabassa will recommend a periodontal maintenance program based on how quickly you develop calculus, your current oral health, and the severity of your previous gum disease. Your maintenance visits will include an oral examination with a focus on your periodontal health, along with a thorough dental cleaning, also known as oral prophylaxis.

This dental cleaning is much like the ones you’d have at your general dentist’s office, but with periodontal maintenance, they occur more frequently and the cleaning also removes plaque from below the gum line. An ultrasonic device is used to loosen large pieces of tartar, then hand tools are used to remove smaller deposits. Your teeth are then polished, creating a smooth surface that makes it more difficult for new plaque deposits to form.

Frequently Asked Questions About Periodontal Maintenance

To learn more or schedule an appointment, call 973-729-9392.

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