What is the difference between a periodontal “maintenance” visit and a “deep cleaning/scale and root planing?
Your periodontal “maintenance appointment” consists of a thorough evaluation of your periodontal health: plaque control, decay index, oral cancer screening, and complete general scaling, polishing and fluoride treatment, if desired. On the other hand, “deep cleaning/scale and root plane” is prescribed when the root surface hidden by the gum tissue is rough with hardened plaque deposits or calculus. This rough surface is often a result of infrequent professional cleanings and inadequate home care techniques. Ignoring these areas can easily cause chronic periodontal diseased areas, which harbor disease bacteria and eventually destroy the bone support necessary for the health and longevity of your teeth. Often, these areas are impossible for you to clean thoroughly, allowing bacteria to continue building upon itself and increasing inflammation. Our office procedure involves scaling root surfaces, eliminating calculus buildup and creating a smooth root surface. This new, clean environment
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