Perio maintenance is performed on patients who have periodontal disease, which causes an infection within the gums and bone. This treatment is primarily designed to prevent periodontal disease from progressing. It can also prevent against tooth loss and lower your risk for requiring oral surgery. Perio maintenance is typically an ongoing treatment that you receive every three months, although you may require more frequent appointments depending on the severity of the infection.
Perio maintenance is performed mainly to remove bacterial toxins, tartar and plaque above and below the gum line. Root planing and scaling is performed to scale the root surfaces, eliminate bacteria and toxins and smooth the roots of your teeth. This procedure can also involve an examination of your gums, bone and teeth by your dentist, review of home care, an x-ray review and gum irrigation.
Even after you have received treatment for periodontal disease and your infection is under control, you will still need to receive regular perio maintenance treatments. This will allow you to maintain the health of your bones, teeth and gums, while also allowing for early and effective treatment in the event your infection worsens.
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