Periodontal Maintenance

Dr. Yudah Ari Benmergui offers periodontal maintenance to patients in Miami Beach, FL, Bal Harbour, FL, Surfside, FL, Coral Gables, FL, Miami Shores, FL, Aventura, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding areas.

For those who have a history of periodontal disease, a simple cleaning is not sufficient to maintain proper oral health. Instead, you must continue on a program of periodontal maintenance, which continues at varying intervals and is determined on a patient-specific basis by Dr. Benmergui. Also known as SPT, or supportive periodontal treatment, the periodontal maintenance treatment will be performed by a hygienist in addition to a regular cleaning.

You can see the benefits of maintaining this proper oral health regimen by browsing some periodontal maintenance before and after pictures. If you'd like to book an appointment with the dentist, or if you want to discuss periodontal maintenance costs , we'd be happy to assist you.

What does Periodontal Maintenance Entail?

During your periodontal maintenance appointment, your hygienist will remove the supra and subgingival microbial flora and calculus. In other words, she will rid your mouth of any deposits or bacteria that are either above or below the gum-line. Root planning is another element to this maintenance program, which includes scaling away root surfaces both above and below the gum line.

Other procedures you can expect include:

• An exam of your mouth, cheeks, lips, tongue, gums and throat
• Tooth, gum and bone examination by the dentist to check for bone loss
• Gums and pocket irrigation with medicine
• X-ray review and review of home care
• An update of your medical history
• Polishing of teeth, if necessary

To see what a difference this procedure can make in your overall oral care, please view some periodontal maintenance before and after pictures.

What are Periodontal Maintenance Costs?

Dr. Benmergui will determine the extent of your maintenance program on an individual basis, so periodontal maintenance prices will vary based on that. Our main concern is giving our patients the tools to maintain proper oral health, so please call us today to schedule your appointment.