44550 Village Ct Ste 102, Palm Desert, CA 92260
When you have completed your periodontal treatments, Dr. Peter Warshawsky, Dr. Robert Lacrampe and Dr. Neil Patel will recommend a schedule of regular periodontal maintenance to ensure that your mouth remains free from harmful bacteria and help prevent the return of gum disease to your mouth. Call Periodontics of the Desert at 760-674-4410 to learn more about periodontal maintenance in Palm Desert, California, and make your appointment with our doctors.
If your gums are tender, red, swollen, or bleed easily, you may suffer from periodontal disease. Periodontal disease, which is also known as gum disease, is a degenerative condition caused by bacteria in plaque, which accumulates on the teeth. When not treated, periodontal disease can result in loss of the teeth, gum tissue, and bone. While gum disease is not curable, we can treat the condition and keep it under control to protect your oral health. Our doctors are pleased to provide periodontal maintenance to treat periodontal disease and prevent the serious effects of the condition.
Periodontal maintenance involves visiting our office on a regular basis, typically once every three months, for a professional cleaning. These treatments include thorough cleanings both above and below the gum line, removing plaque, tartar (hardened plaque, also called dental calculus), and bacteria to prevent the condition from worsening. Periodontal maintenance is recommended every three months because when biofilm is not removed, the periodontal bacteria begin to flourish within three to twelve weeks. By providing a cleaning at twelve weeks (three months), we are able to remove these bacteria and keep the condition under control. To learn more about periodontal maintenance and how we can treat gum disease, we welcome you to call or visit our office today.
