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Periodontal Maintenance

Periodontal maintenance is a cleaning performed on patients who have periodontal (gum) disease, gingivitis and/or large amounts of plaque build up.

We recommend our patients who have had a root planing and scale treatment to have a periodontal maintenance cleaning every 3 to 4 months to control the amount of bacteria that forms on the teeth and gums. Frequent removal of the bacteria from under the gum line can control the inflammation and can often prevent further breakdown of the bone and gum supporting your teeth.

Though gum disease cannot be completely reversed, periodontal maintenance is one of the tools we use to effectively halt its progress.

Other Benefits of Periodontal Maintenance

Fresher breath: Periodontal disease is often signified by persistent bad breath (halitosis). Bad breath is generally caused by a combination of rotting food particles stuck below the gum line, and gum infection. The removal of the plaque, calculus and bacteria will noticeably improve breath and irritation.
Aesthetics: Regular periodontal maintenance cleanings will remove stains and yellowing on teeth.
Tartar removal: Even the best brushing and flossing routines at home can't remove debris, bacteria and plaque from below the gum line.

Meet Our Doctor:

Dr. Paul Perella DMD

Originally from Tampa, Florida, Dr. Paul Perella graduated from the University of Florida College of Dentistry in 2001. He attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington for his undergraduate degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry.

He is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the Florida Dental Association (FDA), and the Atlantic Coast District Dental Association (ACDDA).

Dr. Perella ensures his patients receive the best care and most up to date treatment. He is committed to excellence by ...

Featured Blog Posts - Periodontal Maintenance

November 26, 2014

HEALTHY GUMS ARE ESSENTIAL TO GOOD OVERALL HEALTH

It's hard to believe, but antibiotics destroyed Charlize Theron's baby teeth. "I had no teeth until I was 11," she says. Wow. Great smile now. How'd that happen? (Hint: Great dental care and flossing.)

For most folks, though, it goes the other way: As you get older you tend to neglect your teeth (one-third to one-half of adults in North America don't make their yearly dental check up, and only 36% of women and 14% of men floss even four times a week), which is a big reason why 75% of adults have some form of gum disease.

Gum disease increases the risk for kidney cancer by ...

November 19, 2013

What is Gum Recession?

If you have noticed that one or more of your teeth have lost some of the surrounding pink gum tissue so that part of the root surface is uncovered, that is an indicator of gum recession. Millions of American have some degree of gum recession, and fortunately, there are very effective methods of treating it.

While gum recession can be unsightly, there are more serious concerns. Tooth root surfaces exposed by gum recession can become sensitive to temperature and pressure changes and can decay or wear away. In very severe cases, teeth can actually be lost. That's because gum or "gingival" tissue, as it is medically ...

April 25, 2013

THIS PATIENT LIKES HIS SMILE FOR THE FIRST TIME

Kendall Bridgewater came to our office after a lifetime of hiding his smile. After a free consult with Dr. Perella, it was decided that veneers would be the best treatment for Kendall.

Here's Kendall's "Before" picture taken on March 12, 2013.

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