Gum Disease? Keep It In Check with Periodontal Maintenance

If you’ve recently had periodontal disease treatment, you know how important it is to take good care of your gums and teeth to prevent future infections. Periodontal maintenance services from Advance Dental Arts Center in West Linn, Oregon, can help maintain good oral care. Through periodontal maintenance, Dr. Kim Wright and our team can keep gum disease in check and help you maintain better oral health. 

Periodontal Maintenance: What to Expect

There is no cure for periodontal disease. Any bone loss incurred from this condition is permanent. Gum disease therapy, however, can curtail your symptoms to prevent further damage to your gums and teeth. It’s an important step in the right direction to restoring your tooth and gum health. Once you’ve completed gum disease treatment, Dr. Wright may recommend periodontal maintenance to keep periodontal infection at bay. Periodontal maintenance may entail frequent dental visits to monitor your teeth and gums, x-rays to check on bone health beneath the gum line, and quarterly deep cleaning services to keep your teeth plaque and tartar free. Ridding your mouth of plaque and tartar allows your gums to heal.  

We’ll also review your home oral care habits to see how you can improve your oral hygiene routine to help prevent future outbreaks of gum disease. You may need to brush and floss more often, limit sugary foods and drinks, or be more diligent with dental checkups and cleanings. Home oral care is key in keeping your mouth free of dental disease. By working closely with Dr. Wright and our dental team, you can look forward to keeping your smile healthy and strong long-term. 

Here’s what periodontal maintenance can do for you:

• Stops the progression of periodontal disease – Deep cleaning removes plaque and tartar from beneath the gum line of your teeth to keep the infection from spreading. It also cleanses your gums of bacterial infection to give them a chance to heal. 
• Prevents tooth loss – Periodontal infections can destroy the bone structure of your teeth, causing them to become loose and fall out. We can stop the infection through periodontal maintenance to prevent premature tooth loss. 
• Restores oral health – Through periodontal maintenance, Dr. Wright can help restore your oral health and keep your teeth and gums healthy long-term. With fewer dental issues, your smile will look and feel its best.  
• Preserve your smile – One of the main goals of periodontal maintenance is preventing tooth loss. By keeping gum disease at bay, we can help maintain the quality and integrity of your smile. This saves you the trouble and cost of replacing lost teeth later. 

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Periodontal Maintenance Services Near Me

Start your journey to good oral health and a beautiful smile with periodontal maintenance services from Advanced Dental Arts Center in West Linn, OR. To schedule a consultation for gum disease therapy or periodontal maintenance, contact Dr. Kim Wright today at (503) 694-4776.