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What Is Periodontal Maintenance?
Periodontal maintenance is an ongoing dental care routine designed for patients who have experienced gum disease. Unlike standard cleanings, this specialized treatment focuses on keeping the gums and supporting structures of the teeth healthy after periodontal therapy. At Kind Heart Dental in Santa Maria, CA, Dr. Christiane Trigueros provides personalized maintenance cleanings to help manage gum health and prevent recurrence of disease.
How It Works
A Simple 3-Step Process
Step 1
Schedule Regular Maintenance Visits
Patients with a history of gum disease typically need cleanings every 3–4 months rather than twice a year.
Step 2
Thorough Cleaning Below the Gumline
We remove plaque, tartar, and bacteria from above and below the gumline, especially in areas where gum pockets have formed.
Step 3
Monitor Gum Health Over Time
We track your progress at each visit and adjust your care plan as needed to keep your gums healthy.
What’s Included in Periodontal Maintenance
This treatment goes beyond routine cleanings to address deeper gum health needs.
- Deep cleaning of tooth roots and gum pockets
- Monitoring gum depth and attachment levels
- Removal of bacteria and irritants from inflamed tissue
- Personalized at-home hygiene instructions
Benefits of Periodontal Maintenance
Regular maintenance is essential to protect your long-term oral and overall health.
- Helps prevent recurrence of gum disease
- Reduces risk of tooth loss
- Controls inflammation and infection
- Supports fresh breath and oral hygiene
- Protects underlying bone and soft tissue
- Tailored care for your individual needs
Why Choose Kind Heart Dental?
At Kind Heart Dental, we take a proactive approach to periodontal health. Dr. Christiane Trigueros offers thorough, compassionate care to help you manage gum disease and avoid future complications. We treat each patient as a partner in their care, providing education, encouragement, and the latest tools to keep your gums—and your overall smile—healthy for the long haul.
Frequently Asked Questions
It involves deeper cleaning and more frequent visits to control gum disease and prevent its return.
Most patients need visits every 3–4 months, depending on their individual gum health.
If your gums remain stable over time, we may adjust your treatment frequency—but gum disease can return without consistent care.
We use gentle techniques and numbing options when needed to make your visits as comfortable as possible.
Many dental plans offer coverage for this treatment, especially if you’ve had prior periodontal therapy. We’ll help verify your benefits.