Have you recently eradicated gingivitis or periodontal disease from your mouth and gums?
If so, then you are feeling good about your mouth and gums. Your teeth have no plaque and tartar, and you won’t need to revisit your dentist for another year, right?
Wrong!
Many patients need to be made aware that periodontal maintenance is the only sure way to keep gum disease from returning. Periodontal maintenance is regularly performed at certain intervals after procedures such as scaling and root planing. Periodontal maintenance includes the removal of plaque and tartar, scaling, and tooth planing and polishing. Your dentist will determine the frequency of the periodontal maintenance needed.