What is occurring in my mouth after the initial treatment program?
The hygienist manually removes the plaque, the bacteria and the infected tissues. You then must keep your mouth clean following the home care program because of several healing factors. It takes six months to one year before the new gum attachment fibers become mature and more resistant to bacterial re-infection. Therefore, it is most important for you to follow the home care program and attend your maintenance visits with your hygienist so that your mouth and gums can be monitored and maintained. As your mouth continues healing, the interval between maintenance appointments will be evaluated according to your individual progress and the rate of plaque formation.
