It only takes twenty four hours for plaque that is not removed from your teeth to turn into calculus (tartar)! Daily home cleaning helps control plaque and tartar formation, but those hard to reach areas will always need special attention.
Once your periodontal treatment has been completed, your dentist and dental hygienist will recommend that you have regular maintenance cleanings (periodontal cleanings), usually four times a year. At these cleaning appointments, the pocket depths will be carefully checked to ensure that they are healthy. Plaque and calculus that is difficult for you to remove on a daily basis will be removed from above and below the gum line.
In addition to your periodontal cleaning and evaluation, your appointment will usually include:
Good oral hygiene practices and periodontal cleanings are essential in maintaining dental health and keeping periodontal disease under control!
In all my years (60), until I began seeing Dr. Karen Strickland several years ago, I have never been at ease or satisfied with a dentist. Dr. Karen and her staff have taken the fear out of being in the dentist chair and replaced it with having a caring and fun exchange. Plus, I am extremely satisfied with the results. I can count on getting the best work on my teeth. When I move back to Mississippi, I will drive the extra miles to see her, it is worth it!
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