Supportive Periodontal Therapy

Supportive Periodontal Therapy: Your Long-Term Plan for Oral Health

Successfully treating periodontitis is a major achievement, but the journey to lasting oral health continues. Supportive Periodontal Therapy (SPT) is your essential, ongoing maintenance program designed to protect your investment in your smile and prevent the return of gum disease.

Think of it as the dedicated maintenance plan for your oral health, much like regular service for a car. It ensures everything continues to run smoothly.

Why is Ongoing Care So Important?

Periodontitis is a chronic condition, like diabetes or high blood pressure. While we can successfully control it, the underlying susceptibility remains. Without consistent, specialized care, the harmful bacteria can recolonize, putting you at high risk for the disease flaring up again, leading to further bone loss and tooth damage.

What to Expect During Your Visit

Your SPT appointment is more than a standard dental cleaning. It is a tailored check-up and maintenance session that includes:

• Reviewing Your Health History: We'll discuss any changes in your health or medications that might affect your gums.

• Checking Gum Pockets: We meticulously measure the depth of the spaces between your teeth and gums to ensure they remain healthy and stable.

• Assessing Inflammation & Bleeding: We check for any signs of the disease returning.

• Professional Cleaning: We perform a meticulous cleaning above and below the gumline, focusing on areas you can't reach at home, to disrupt the disease-causing bacteria.

• Reinforcing Your Home Care: We provide personalized coaching on the most effective brushing and flossing techniques to keep your gums healthy between visits.

A Partnership for a Healthy Smile

Your long-term success depends on our partnership. Your commitment to excellent daily oral hygiene combined with our professional monitoring and care creates a powerful defense against the recurrence of gum disease.

Protect the health of your smile for years to come. If you have completed active periodontal treatment, talk to us about establishing your personalized SPT schedule.