Periodontal Maintenance
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Why is it necessary? Like your car or house, your teeth and gums require regular maintenance to keep them in good working order. Maintenance visits to your dentist and hygienist are complimentary to each other and, if done regularly, can prevent expensive dental treatments in the future.
What happens during our comprehensive periodontal maintenance visit?
Discussion of your concerns regarding your teeth and gum health
Measuring & recording any signs of gum disease present
Tri-colour plaque disclosing for effective cleaning
Two scalings (ultrasonic and manual)
Two polishings (plaque removing paste and total stain removing power Air-N-Go system)
Home care optimisation advise
Application of re-mineralising Tooth Mouse Paste
Warm towels for your comfort
Is it painful? In a majority of cases, it is painless. We take extreme care not to cause unnecessary discomfort and choose to use the best and least invasive tools for the job; however, if required, we are happy to provide pain management aids like a topical gel, desensitising agents or local anesthetic.
How often do I need to see an Oral Health Therapist? Most people need to see a hygienist every 6 months. However, if you have diabetes, smoke, or have been diagnosed with moderate to advanced gum disease, more frequent (3 monthly) appointments are required to keep your gums and teeth in good condition. If you have missed regular cleanings in the past, it might take more than one appointment to catch up on missed visits. Remember, dental diseases often don’t give symptoms until it’s too late, and patients are unaware of any underlying issues.
Most oral health conditions are diagnosed by health professionals. Dental problems do not disappear on their own; but instead, they accumulate and become more costly to fix in the future.
How much does it cost? The price is $280, and it takes around one hour.
The frequency of periodontal maintenance is set by your dentist/hygienist team based on your oral health needs and is reviewed on a regular basis.
-Friena Sands (2019)
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