Periodontal Maintenance
Supportive Periodontal Care
It is designed to prevent disease in the gum tissue.
After Dr. Colón, Dr. Guzmán and Dr. Zellner have completed the active phase of periodontal treatment, your periodontal disease will be under control. We will provide you with a personalized maintenance program of care to keep your gums healthy.
Maintenance therapy is an ongoing program designed to prevent disease in the gum tissues and bone supporting your teeth. Adherence to a program of conscientious home oral care and regularly scheduled maintenance therapy visits with your dentist and our specialty physicians will give you an excellent chance of keeping your teeth for your lifetime.
Why is supportive periodontal care important?
Many people are susceptible to gum disease. The main cause of gum disease is bacterial plaque, a sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth. The bacteria in this plaque produce toxins, or poisons, which constantly attack your gums and teeth. Unless plaque is removed, it hardens into a rough, porous deposit called calculus, or tartar. Daily brushing and flossing will help to minimize the formation of calculus, but it won’t completely prevent it. No matter how careful you are in cleaning your teeth and gums, bacterial plaque can cause a recurrence of gum disease from two to four months after your last professional cleaning. Therefore, a dental professional must check for hidden problems and remove the hardened plaque at time intervals appropriate for you so that your teeth and gums stay healthy.
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Who should perform supportive periodontal therapy?
The answer depends on you and the severity of your gum disease before treatment. Generally, the more severe your periodontal disease is initially, the more often Drs. Colón, Guzmán and Zellner need to oversee your care. Together, we and your general dentist will work out the most effective schedule for your supportive periodontal care.
Your maintenance/supportive periodontal care visit may include:
- Discussion of any changes in your health history,
- Examination of your mouth tissues for abnormal changes,
- Measurement of the depth of pockets around your teeth,
- Assessment of your oral hygiene habits and provision of instruction,
- Removal of bacterial plaque and tartar,
- X-ray film studies to evaluate your teeth and the bone supporting your teeth,
- Examination of your teeth for decay and other dental problems,
- Checkup on the way your teeth fit together when you bite,
- Application or prescription of medications to reduce tooth sensitivity or other problems you may have.
How often should you have supportive periodontal care visits?
Your periodontal condition is the deciding factor. The interval between your supportive periodontal care might be as often as every few weeks or as frequent as every six months. Every situation is different. The frequency of your supportive care visits will be influenced by:
- The type of periodontal disease you have,
- The type of periodontal treatment you have,
- Your response to treatment,
- Your rate of plaque growth,
- Your personal commitment to good oral care at home.
What is the relationship between your dentist and our physicians?
Your dentist and Drs. Colón, Guzmán and Zellner work together as a team to provide you with the best possible care. They combine their experience to formulate the best maintenance plan for you. They keep each other informed about your progress. Although our physicians may see you periodically for maintenance therapy, you will need to see your general dentist as well.
To prevent periodontal disease, the major cause of tooth loss in adults—and keep your natural teeth for your lifetime—carefully and conscientiously follow the guidelines of the maintenance program that Drs. Colón, Guzmán and Zellner recommend. Protecting your periodontal health through preventive maintenance has great benefits for you. You will be able to chew with more comfort, and you will be able to smile and speak with greater confidence. You will be able to keep dental costs down by preventing future problems. Your commitment to maintenance therapy is your commitment to your better oral health.
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RE: Dr. Colon, Periodontal Associates I did a periodontal consultation with Dr. Colon two years ago. He listened to my concerns and gave me options. He was courteous, patient, and he kept it simple. I chose the plan that would be most beneficial for me over time. Bacteria from the mouth or oral cavity will affect the heart over time if not treated and maintained. It took all of two years and consistency with the treatment plan to get the benefits I have today. Now I am about maintaining. Thank you, Dr. Colon, and the staff, at Periodontal Associates. Grace
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