Periodontal Maintenance in Somerset, NJ | Long-Term Gum Health Starts Here
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Ongoing Care to Prevent Gum Disease from Returning
If you’ve been treated for gum disease, regular cleanings alone may not be enough. At Advanced Dental Arts in Somerset, NJ, we provide periodontal maintenance therapy to help control the recurrence of gum disease and support long-term oral health. This specialized treatment goes beyond basic cleanings and is essential for maintaining healthy gums and preventing tooth loss.
Our experienced team, including Dr. Philip Afshar and Dr. Joseph Haddad, offers a full range of gum therapy services and works with you to create a customized maintenance plan based on your unique needs.
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What Is Periodontal Maintenance?
Periodontal maintenance is a type of dental cleaning performed at regular intervals—usually every 3–4 months—after a patient has received treatment for gum disease and laser therapy. Unlike a standard teeth cleaning, this deeper cleaning targets the areas below the gumline to reduce inflammation, control bacterial growth, and prevent future breakdown of bone and tissue.
Periodontal maintenance may include:
- Scaling to remove tartar and plaque
- Root planing to smooth root surfaces
- Local antimicrobial treatments
- Regular tracking of gum pocket depth
- Periodic 3D CT imaging if bone loss is suspected
Why Is Periodontal Maintenance Important?
Gum disease, once developed, cannot be fully cured—only managed. Without consistent follow-up, the same bacteria that caused periodontitis can return within weeks. Skipping maintenance visits increases your risk for:
- Gum infections and recession
- Bone loss
- Tooth extractions
- Chronic inflammation affecting systemic health
- Costly future restorative treatments
Our Somerset team recommends maintenance visits every 3–4 months based on your periodontal history and risk factors.
Are You a Candidate for Periodontal Maintenance?
You may need periodontal maintenance if you have:
- A history of chronic periodontitis
- Completed scaling and root planing
- Undergone laser gum therapy
- Receding gums or exposed root surfaces
- Systemic conditions like diabetes or heart disease
- Family history of gum disease
We assess your gums during routine exams and may recommend transitioning from standard cleanings to periodontal care based on your health.
What to Expect During Your Visit
During your periodontal maintenance appointment, we will:
- Review your dental and medical history
- Re-measure pocket depths
- Perform thorough scaling and root debridement
- Apply antimicrobials or fluoride treatments as needed
- Discuss at-home hygiene and product recommendations
- Monitor changes with dental imaging if needed
We’ll also coordinate with your broader care plan, which may include restorative dentistry like ceramic crowns or implants to protect your smile.
Why Choose Advanced Dental Arts?
- Comprehensive Periodontal Expertise
From diagnosis to ongoing maintenance, we provide all levels of gum therapy in one convenient Somerset location. - Full-Service Dental Care
Whether you need dental cleanings, same-day emergency appointments, or cosmetic dentistry, we’ve got you covered. - Advanced Technology
We use digital charting, intraoral scanning, and 3D imaging to monitor periodontal health and track treatment success. - Trusted by the Community
Conveniently located on Easton Avenue, we welcome patients from Franklin Township, Bridgewater, North Brunswick, and throughout Central New Jersey.
Schedule Periodontal Maintenance in Somerset, NJ
Don’t let gum disease sneak back in. Schedule your periodontal maintenance appointment with Advanced Dental Arts and preserve the health of your teeth, gums, and smile.