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!
If you have any questions about Periodontal Disease, please contact one of our offices or make and appointment on-line!
The new office was beautiful. They hygienist was awesome and very informative. Dr Barsoum and his staff were very professional and kind.
Ema B. - Chino CA 2017-02-11
The whole staff is very friendly. I've had bad dentist experiences in the past but I definitely will continue to come back here. And I will refer all my friends and family here!
Marissa M. 2017-02-11
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