Once gum disease has shown up on your radar, twice-a-year check-ups just won’t cut it. Plaque can regroup in about 12 weeks, so the magic number for most folks is a visit every three months.
At Markham Street Dental, our periodontal maintenance in Armidale schedule flexes with your lifestyle:
- Lower risk — You don’t smoke, your diabetes is in check and gum pocket depths are shallow. After a solid year of stability, we might ask you to come for dental maintenance checks every four months.
- Higher risk — You enjoy a cig or two, diabetes isn’t fully controlled or you have deeper gum pockets. We encourage you to plan on popping in every two to three months so we can stay ahead of the condition.
Here's what you can expect at periodontal maintenance appointments at Markham Street Dental:
- A super-strength clean under the gumline to clear away tartar
- Measuring the depths of gum tissue pockets
- A polish and fluoride boost so tooth roots stay strong
- A mini coaching session (e.g. on using water flosser, interdental brushes)
- A health chat about medications, hormones, stress and more
Gum Disease Treatment in Armidale, NSW
If you miss periodontal maintenance visits, bacteria can wreak havoc on your teeth and underlying bone. It can even lead to tooth loss! Our team at Markham Street Dental is here to help you maintain a healthy smile.
We welcome your call on (02) 6772 6554.