Periodontal Maintenance
Keep your gums healthy for life.
After deep cleaning, regular maintenance visits keep gum disease from coming back.
What is periodontal maintenance?
Periodontal maintenance is a specialized cleaning every 3–4 months for patients treated for gum disease. It removes bacteria below the gumline and monitors pockets. It's more thorough than a routine cleaning. Its main limitation: it requires consistent visits to work.
Who is a candidate?
Often a good fit
- Patients after scaling and root planing
- History of gum disease
- Implant patients with gum issues
Needs extra care or planning
- Smokers
- Diabetics
- Missed visits
When an exam is needed: Regular gum measurements track stability.
Problems it can address
Limitations: Doesn't reverse past bone loss.
Benefits and disadvantages
Benefits
- Prevents recurrence
- Saves teeth
- Early detection
- Healthier breath
Disadvantages
- More frequent visits
- Ongoing cost
- Some sensitivity
- Commitment
The treatment process
- 1
Measure
Pocket check.
- 2
Clean
Below-gum cleaning.
- 3
Polish
Polish teeth.
- 4
Review
Home care coaching.
- 5
Schedule
Next visit in 3–4 months.
Timeline: About 60 minutes, every 3–4 months.
Recovery and aftercare
What to expect
Discomfort: Minimal.
Downtime: None.
Aftercare
- Floss daily
- Use a water flosser
- Don't smoke
Call us right away if you notice
- Bleeding increases
- Loose teeth
- Swelling
Longevity and outcomes
Lifelong maintenance keeps teeth stable.
What affects your result
- Consistency
- Smoking
- Diabetes
Possible complications
- Recurrence
- Tooth loss if neglected
Cost and payment options
Per visit; often covered by insurance.
What affects the price
- Frequency
- Insurance
- Localized treatment
- X-rays
Insurance & financing
We accept most PPO plans and offer financing through CareCredit, Sunbit and others.
Comparison with alternatives
Routine cleaning
Not enough after gum disease.
Specialist care
For advanced cases.
Clinical case examples
Real, patient-authorized cases for this treatment are being added soon, with diagnosis, reasoning and results.
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Patient reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Why every 3–4 months?+
Bacteria regrow in about that time.
Can I go back to regular cleanings?+
Sometimes, if stable for a long time.
Does it hurt?+
Usually not.
Is it covered?+
Often.
What if I skip?+
Gum disease can return.
Is it different from a cleaning?+
Yes, it's deeper.
Your care team & booking
Dr. Sol Shahri
General and cosmetic dentist leading every treatment plan at Neo Dental. This page was medically reviewed by Dr. Sol Shahri.
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