{"id":195,"date":"2015-07-06T14:24:45","date_gmt":"2015-07-06T14:24:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.viennapleasantdental.com\/?page_id=195"},"modified":"2015-07-06T14:25:04","modified_gmt":"2015-07-06T14:25:04","slug":"maintenance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cornerstonedentalva.com\/procedures\/periodontal-disease\/maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"content\">\n<div id=\"StylizedImage\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/styles.prosites.com\/litesite\/2018\/GenedImages\/Stylized\/s_Periodontal%20Disease-68516386.jpg\" id=\"ctl00_ImageFlareStylized1_ImageFlareStylized1\">\n        <\/div>\n<p>    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/\/&lt;![CDATA[\nSys.WebForms.PageRequestManager._initialize('ctl00$ContentPlaceHolder1$sm', 'aspnetForm', [], [], [], 90, 'ctl00');\n\/\/]]&gt;\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"PageService_Line_Item_Name\" id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_PageServiceLineItemName\">\n<div style=\"float:left\"><span id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_Pagename\">Maintenance<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"float:right\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"PageService_Line_Group_Items\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span>It only takes twenty four hours for plaque that is not removed from your teeth to turn into calculus (tartar)! &nbsp;Daily home cleaning helps control plaque and tartar formation, but those hard to reach areas will always need special attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span>Once your periodontal treatment has been completed, your dentist and dental hygienist will recommend that you have regular maintenance cleanings (<i>periodontal cleanings<\/i>), usually four times a year.&nbsp; At these cleaning appointments, the pocket depths will be carefully checked to ensure that they are healthy.&nbsp; Plaque and calculus that is difficult for you to remove on a daily basis will be removed from above and below the gum line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span>In addition to your periodontal cleaning and evaluation, your appointment will usually include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\"><b><span>Examination of diagnostic x-rays (radiographs):<\/span><\/b><span> Essential for detection of decay, tumors, cysts, and bone loss.X-rays also help determine tooth and root positions.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\"><b><span>Examination of existing restorations: <\/span><\/b><span>Check current fillings, crowns, etc.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\"><b><span>Examination of tooth decay:<\/span><\/b><span> Check all tooth surfaces for decay.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\"><b><span>Oral cancer screening: <\/span><\/b><span>Check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, cheek tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\"><b><span>Oral hygiene recommendations: <\/span><\/b><span>Review and recommend oral hygiene aids as needed. 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