Once your periodontal treatment has been completed, you should have regular maintenance cleanings, usually four times a year. At these cleaning appointments, the pocket depths will be carefully checked to ensure that they are healthy.
EXAMINATION OF DIAGNOSTIC
X- RAYS (RADIOGRAPHS)
Essential for detection of decay, tumors, cysts, and bone loss. X-rays also help determine tooth and root positions.
EXAMINATION OF
EXISTING RESTORATIONS
Check current fillings, crowns, etc.
EXAMINATION OF
TOOTH DECAY
Check all tooth surfaces for decay.
ORAL CANCER SCREENING
Check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, cheek tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer.
ORAL HYGIENE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Review and recommend oral hygiene aids as needed. (Electric toothbrushes, special periodontal brushes, fluorides, rinses, etc.)
TEETH POLISHING
Remove stain and plaque that is not otherwise removed during tooth brushing and scaling.
Good oral hygiene practices and periodontal cleanings are essential in maintaining dental health and keeping periodontal disease under control.
It only takes 24 hours for plaque that is not removed from your teeth to turn into tartar. Daily home cleaning helps control plaque and tartar formation, but those hard to reach areas will always need special attention.Once your periodontal treatment has been completed, you should have regular maintenance cleanings, usually four times a year. At these cleaning appointments, the pocket depths will be carefully checked to ensure that they are healthy.
In addition to your periodontal cleaning and evaluation, your appointment will usually include:
EXAMINATION OF DIAGNOSTIC
X- RAYS (RADIOGRAPHS)
Essential for detection of decay, tumors, cysts, and bone loss. X-rays also help determine tooth and root positions.
EXAMINATION OF
EXISTING RESTORATIONS
Check current fillings, crowns, etc.
EXAMINATION OF
TOOTH DECAY
Check all tooth surfaces for decay.
ORAL CANCER SCREENING
Check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, cheek tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer.
ORAL HYGIENE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Review and recommend oral hygiene aids as needed. (Electric toothbrushes, special periodontal brushes, fluorides, rinses, etc.)
TEETH POLISHING
Remove stain and plaque that is not otherwise removed during tooth brushing and scaling.
Good oral hygiene practices and periodontal cleanings are essential in maintaining dental health and keeping periodontal disease under control.
