Periodontal Maintenance

At The Urban Dentist, our periodontist, or gum specialist, recommend periodontal maintenance during your regular dental checkups. Because bacteria hide in spots above and below your gumline, causing irritation and swelling, the main goal of dental cleanings is to stop this kind of infection. Here’s why it’s important to keep up with gum maintenance:

Regular dental cleanings can help restore the natural look of your teeth. Also, bad breath can be a sign of gum disease. This is why regular maintenance helps keep your breath fresh by getting rid of bacteria, plaque, and tartar. A periodontist uses special tools to clean tartar from both above and below your gumline.

Root planing and scaling is a treatment that cleans deep between your teeth and gums. It helps treat gum disease and can involve using special tools and antibiotics.

So, if you have gum disease or have had gum treatments before, it’s essential to get regular gum maintenance. It’s a deeper kind of cleaning that targets problem areas in your gums and teeth for better oral health.