Healthy Gums WIth Periodontal Maintenance

Have you noticed bleeding gums, bad breath, or loose teeth? Millions of adults struggle with gum disease, and, unfortunately, it’s a condition that can have serious consequences on your oral and overall health. We understand the anxiety and uncertainty that can come with gum disease and we want to help you preserve your natural teeth for as long as possible. Our team, led by Dr. Kyle Malloy and Dr. John Ferrin, specializes in proactive periodontal care.

We offer periodontal maintenance as ongoing care that is designed to prevent the progression of periodontal (gum) disease. With it, we can focus on keeping your gums and the bone that supports your teeth healthy—which is especially important for patients who have already been diagnosed with and treated for gum disease! Your visit with Dr. Malloy or Dr. Ferrin can prevent additional dental problems, like losing more bone and teeth.

Gum disease is primarily caused by bacteria that live in the plaque on your teeth. This bacteria causes toxins that can actually cause your body to destroy the bone supporting your teeth. If plaque isn't removed regularly, it can also harden to form tartar, which makes the problem even worse. 

Even if you're great about brushing and flossing, it's impossible to prevent this entirely, since tartar forms when the minerals in your saliva combine with plaque. That’s why it's so important to brush and floss every day before it has the chance to do so, but still, this alone is not enough. That's why you need regular periodontal maintenance visits to professionally remove tartar.

Your Appointment

During your appointment, we will carefully evaluate and record your periodontal pocket depths and check for any hidden problems while providing a meticulous cleaning that removes any build-up. We will also recommend a personalized periodontal maintenance schedule based on your unique needs using factors that help us determine how often you should come in, including:

• The type of periodontal disease you have
• The type of periodontal treatment you've had in the past and how well you responded to it
• How quickly plaque accumulates on your teeth
• How dedicated you are to good oral hygiene at home

Why Choose Us

We take a unique approach to periodontal maintenance that puts you first—we treat you like family. Dr. Malloy and Dr. Ferrin are committed to providing honest and ethical treatment, so you can trust that we will only recommend the treatments you truly need. We are also proud to offer modern laser dentistry techniques as a less invasive alternative to implants whenever possible. 

Don't wait for gum disease to get worse. It might not be too late to improve your oral health. Schedule an appointment with us today!