Periodontal Care When you develop gum disease and you get treatment, you may be scheduled for consistent periodontal maintenance therapy every three to four months. It is important you receive frequent removal of bacteria and plaque, as well as tartar, in order to control soft tissue inflammation, as well as protect the supporting structures. Periodontal disease will not be cured but managed. Frequent monitoring and maintenance care are crucial. At The Strongsville Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, we not only treat gum disease but also provide routine periodontal maintenance to stop the recurrence of the disease. Periodontal Disease Can Be UnpredictableLeft untreated, periodontal disease will cause serious oral and overall health problems. This disease is linked to other serious conditions such as stroke, osteoporosis, heart disease, premature births, as well as low birth weights. Additionally, individuals with diabetes have more challenges controlling their diabetes. With such serious effects, our dental team will do everything we can to identify and control periodontal disease. Often, it can be difficult to predict when periodontal disease symptoms may recur because frequently the disease does not manifest with any pain. Moreover, it is also hard to determine where the symptoms will occur, as sometimes, only secluded areas may be affected. Therefore, the only way to control periodontal disease is to have a professional examination aimed at targeting this disease. Scheduling periodontal maintenance visits allows our dental team to break the stronghold of the bacteria within the gums and slow or eliminate their damaging effects. If necessary, our team may also provide a re-treat of the teeth using scaling and root planing several times, or apply medication, do antimicrobial irrigation, or prescribe an antibiotic. Periodontal Maintenance ProcedureOur dentist or hygienist performs periodontal maintenance after you have received treatment for periodontal disease. The procedure, unlike regular cleanings, is done to take care of the existing problem of gum disease. During the procedure, our hygienist removes tartar the way it is done with regular cleaning. The specialist gets in between teeth, cleaning the surfaces down to the gums. The process is called scaling and root planing. Additionally, the hygienist will assess the gum pockets. If there is any inflammation or infection in the pockets, they will flush the area using an antimicrobial solution to disinfect it and control the inflammation or infection. The aim of periodontal maintenance and care is to monitor and control the periodontal disease from occurring again after treatment. How Often Do You Need Periodontal Maintenance Therapy?Our dentist suggests that you get periodontal maintenance every three or four months. The reason is that if you wait longer, the bacteria that contribute to gum disease can attain their most destructive stage, hence wreaking havoc on your gums, teeth, and bone. Normally, these bacteria are able to re-establish themselves in just three months after you have received treatment. Therefore, a three-month schedule for periodontal maintenance seems to be most appropriate because it comes at the critical time when the bacteria have not grown to the most harmful stage to the supporting structures, referred to as periodontal attachment. Rarely do we consider a six-month re-care schedule if you have periodontal problems or a history of it because it could put you at risk. The timing for periodontal maintenance is very crucial because it prevents more breakdowns of the attachments. Come to us at The Strongsville Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry for gum disease treatment and periodontal maintenance therapy. Call us today at (440) 580-1028. |
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