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Periodontal maintenance is a specialized cleaning program designed for patients who have been treated for gum disease. It goes beyond a standard dental cleaning and focuses on preventing the return of infection, monitoring gum health over time, and keeping your teeth securely in place. For anyone who has had scaling and root planing or other periodontal treatment, this type of care is essential.
At Restore Dental Aesthetics, we build personalized maintenance plans around each patient. Some people need visits every three months, others every four. Our goal is to keep your gums stable, your teeth healthy, and your smile strong for the long haul.
What periodontal maintenance visits typically include:
These visits are a partnership. We do our part in the office, and we give you the tools to protect your progress at home. Skipping visits lets bacteria rebuild and undoes the improvements you have worked so hard to achieve.
A standard dental cleaning focuses on removing plaque and tartar above the gumline for patients with healthy gums. Periodontal maintenance goes deeper. It is specifically designed for patients whose gums have been affected by disease, meaning there are deeper pockets, exposed roots, and a higher risk of bacteria returning to damaging levels.
Once gum disease has been treated, the bacteria that caused it does not disappear completely. It continues to try to recolonize those deeper pockets. Maintenance visits keep the bacteria in check and give us a chance to catch any backsliding before it becomes a serious problem again.
Gum disease cannot be cured, only managed. Periodontal maintenance is how we manage it effectively over the long term. With consistent visits, many patients keep their natural teeth for life.
Why consistent maintenance matters:
What you do at home between maintenance visits matters just as much as what happens in the office. A few consistent habits will help you protect your progress and keep your gums strong.
A consistent home-care routine combined with your scheduled maintenance appointments is the best way to keep gum disease under control long-term.
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288 Washington St
Peabody, MA 01960
Thorough Cleaning: removing plaque and tartar from above and below the gumline