Periodontal maintenance is a specialized cleaning designed for patients who have already been treated for gum disease. Unlike regular cleanings, this treatment focuses on controlling bacterial buildup below the gumline to keep your gums and bone healthy and prevent the return of gum disease. It’s an ongoing care procedure done at regular intervals to maintain your oral health.

This maintenance is key to preserving the success of gum disease treatment and avoiding further damage. Its benefits include controlling bacteria that cause gum disease, preventing additional bone and tissue loss, reducing inflammation and gum pocket depths, protecting teeth from loosening or shifting, and supporting overall health by lowering risks related to gum disease such as heart disease and diabetes. Following a personalized maintenance schedule helps keep your mouth healthy over time.

At our Broward and North Miami locations, our dentist schedules periodontal maintenance visits every 3 to 4 months based on your needs. Each appointment includes a thorough review of your periodontal health and medical history, scaling to remove plaque and tartar above and below the gumline, cleaning root surfaces to smooth areas where bacteria can build up, measuring gum pocket depths to track healing or progression, antibacterial irrigation if needed, and personalized home care advice. This treatment is more detailed and frequent than a standard cleaning and essential for long-term gum health.

Our dentist uses gentle and precise techniques to manage your condition comfortably and effectively. We provide personalized treatment plans, educate you on proper home care, and monitor your progress closely to ensure the best results. Our goal is to help you maintain strong gums and keep your natural teeth for life.