Periodontal Maintenance in NE Philadelphia & Warminster PA
Supportive Periodontal Care
After Dr. Friedman or Dr. Wang have completed the active phase of periodontal treatment, your periodontal disease will be under control. He will provide you with a personalized maintenance program of care to keep your gums healthy.
Maintenance therapy is an ongoing program designed to prevent disease in the gum tissues and bone supporting your teeth. Adherence to a program of conscientious home oral care and regularly scheduled maintenance therapy visits with your dentist and Drs. Friedman or Wang will give you an excellent chance of keeping your teeth for your lifetime.
Experience the finest periodontal care in Philadelphia or Warminster PA. Request an Appointment
Why is supportive periodontal care important?
As you have learned, you are susceptible to gum disease. And, you have probably learned, too, that the main cause of gum disease is bacterial plaque, a sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth. The bacteria in this plaque produce toxins, or poisons, which constantly attack your gums and teeth. Unless plaque is removed, it hardens into a rough, porous deposit called calculus, or tartar. Daily brushing and flossing will help to minimize the formation of calculus, but it won’t completely prevent it. No matter how careful you are in cleaning your teeth and gums, bacterial plaque can cause a recurrence of gum disease from two to four months after your last professional cleaning. Therefore, a dental professional must check for hidden problems and remove the hardened plaque at time intervals appropriate for you so that your teeth and gums stay healthy.
Who should perform supportive periodontal therapy?
The answer depends on you and the severity of your gum disease before treatment. Generally, the more severe your periodontal disease is initially, the more often we need to oversee your care. Together, you, your general dentist, and Drs. Friedman or Wang will work out the most effective schedule for your supportive periodontal care.
Your maintenance/supportive periodontal care visit may include:
- discussion of any changes in your health history
- examination of your mouth tissues for abnormal changes
- measurement of the depth of pockets around your teeth
- assessment of your oral hygiene habits and provision of instruction
- removal of bacterial plaque and tartar
- x-ray film studies to evaluate your teeth and the bone supporting your teeth
- examination of your teeth for decay and other dental problems
- checkup on the way your teeth fit together when you bite
- application or prescription of medications to reduce tooth sensitivity or other problems you may have
How often should you have supportive periodontal care visits?
Your periodontal condition is the deciding factor. The interval between your supportive periodontal care (SPC) visits might be as often as every few weeks or as frequent as every six months. Everyone’s situation is different. The frequency of your supportive care visits will be influenced by:
- the type of periodontal disease you have
- the type of periodontal treatment you have
- your response to treatment
- your rate of plaque growth
- your personal commitment to good oral care at home
What is the relationship between your dentist and your periodontist?
Your dentist and Drs. Friedman or Wang work together as a team to provide you with the best possible care. They combine their experience to formulate the best maintenance plan for you. They keep each other informed about your progress. Although a periodontist may see you periodically for maintenance therapy, you will need to see your general dentist as well. Appointments for periodontal maintenance do not replace regular dental checkups. If your doctor detects tooth decay during a maintenance visit, you will be referred to your general dentist for treatment. Your general dentist is primarily responsible for your overall dental health, including such dental needs as filling new or recurrent cavities or making changes in fillings, crowns, or bridges.
To prevent periodontal disease, the major cause of tooth loss in adults — and keep your natural teeth for your lifetime — carefully and conscientiously follow the guidelines of the maintenance program that Drs. Friedman or Wang recommend. Protecting your periodontal health through preventive maintenance has great benefits for you. You will be able to chew with more comfort, and you will be able to smile and speak with greater confidence. You will be able to keep dental costs down by preventing future problems. Your commitment to maintenance therapy is your commitment to your better oral health.
Superior Periodontal Care in Philadelphia & Warminster, PA.
Patient Reviews: Periodontal Maintenance
Please read testimonials from our patients! Visit the Patient Review form to leave a review about your periodontal maintenance appointments with Periodontal Services, Ltd.. Call our office if you would like more information: Northeast Philadelphia Periodontal Office Phone Number 215-676-0717.
You may also read or leave a feedback for us on Google.
Periodontal Services, Ltd.
Patient Review from Selma R
Dr. Friedman is a pro and a helpful periodontist. I have been a patient of Dr. Friedman's for many years, He knows how to improve a "gummy" situation and turns it into a relatively pleasant ordeal. He is courteous and pleasant to interact with at visits. I highly recommend Dr. Jonathan Friedman as a skilled periodontist.
- Selma R
Patient Review from Laura M
I have been going to this office for years....Dr Arnold Freedman was my first appointment ...what a kind and patient man with a great sense of humor! I was nervous at first but he put me completely at ease. I have also seen Dr Jonathan Freidnan who is also excellent and explains things thoroughly. I cannot say enough about Peggy - she is by far the best person to do your periodontal maintenance - she goes out of her way to make sure you are comfortable and have no pain and she takes her time and has a great personality to boot. Office is staff is terrific and very accommodating.
- Laura M
Patient Review from Sharon S
Personality Plus Environment
- Sharon S
Patient Review from Richard L
Would highly recommend this dental office and staff
- Richard L
Patient Review from Nancy P
Who would ever say they love their periodontist? Me! Dr. Friedman is wonderful. He is kind and empathetic and does great work.
- Nancy P
Patient Review from Andre A
Highly recommended. Please do yourself a favor and go to these people.
- Andre A