Periodontal Maintenance

Once You’ve Treated Gum Disease, Maintenance Is Key to Keeping It From Coming Back

If you’ve completed a deep cleaning or been diagnosed with periodontal disease, regular cleanings just won’t be enough to maintain your health. You need specialized periodontal maintenance to keep gum infection under control and protect the progress you’ve made.

At Tidelands Dental, we provide personalized periodontal maintenance programs that go beyond standard dental cleanings — because once gum disease is present, it needs lifelong management. And we’ll be with you every step of the way.

What Is Periodontal Maintenance

Periodontal maintenance is a proactive, customized follow-up cleaning schedule for patients who have had scaling and root planing or ongoing gum disease. These visits typically occur every 3–4 months, depending on the severity and stability of your condition.

Deeper cleaning below the gumline
Monitoring of gum pocket depth
Removal of tartar in hard-to-reach areas
Localized antibiotic treatments if needed
Periodontal charting and inflammation assessment

Who Needs Periodontal Maintenance

Have been treated for gum disease (scaling and root planing)

Have ongoing inflammation or bone loss

Are at higher risk for reinfection due to health conditions (diabetes, smoking, etc.)

Want to keep your teeth, implants, or restorations healthy long term

What to Expect at Each Visit

Thorough Cleaning Above & Below the Gums

Our hygienists remove plaque, tartar, and bacteria from both visible and hidden surfaces.

Gum Pocket Measurement & Monitoring

We track changes in your gum health to catch issues early.

Personalized Recommendations

We’ll help you stay on top of home care, risk factors, and any changes in your oral health.

Optional Antibiotic Therapy

If gum pockets remain deep, we may recommend locally applied antibiotics to boost healing.

Why Tidelands Dental

Specialized hygiene team trained in periodontal therapy

Continuity of care from the same office that provided your initial treatment

Advanced tools to monitor and manage chronic gum disease

Clear explanations and guidance — no shame or scare tactics

A supportive, respectful environment focused on your long-term health

Ready for a Better Dental Experience

Whether it’s been six months or six years, we’re here to help you take control of your oral health — with no judgment and no stress.