Periodontal Maintenance vs. Regular Cleanings: What’s the Difference?
TL;DR Regular cleanings are preventive (every 6 months); periodontal maintenance is therapeutic (every 3–4 months). Periodontal maintenance goes deeper, below the gumline, and includes root planing and pocket depth monitoring. Bacteria repopulate gum pockets within 3 months, which is why regular cleanings alone cannot control gum disease. Untreated gum disease raises the risk of tooth […]
Periodontal Maintenance: Expert Guide to Healthy Gums & Care
TL;DR Periodontal Maintenance: An Overview When one thinks about dental health, often our focus goes to tooth cavities, whitening, and alignment. But the true foundation of a healthy smile is hidden in the gums. Periodontal health is important, and when it is compromised by disease, it requires a special kind of long-term care. If you’ve […]