Periodontal Maintenance

Supportive Periodontal Care

After Konikoff Periodontics & Dental Implants have completed the active phase of periodontal treatment, your periodontal disease will be under control. The doctors will provide you with a personalized maintenance program of care to keep your gums healthy.
Maintenance therapy is an ongoing program designed to prevent disease in the gum tissues and bone supporting your teeth. Adherence to a program of conscientious home oral care and regularly scheduled maintenance therapy visits with your dentist and our doctors will give you an excellent chance of keeping your teeth for your lifetime.

Why is supportive periodontal care important?

As you have learned, you are susceptible to gum disease. And, you have probably learned, too, that the main cause of gum disease is bacterial plaque, a sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth. The bacteria in this plaque produce toxins, or poisons, which constantly attack your gums and teeth. Unless plaque is removed, it hardens into a rough, porous deposit called calculus, or tartar. Daily brushing and flossing will help to minimize the formation of calculus, but it won’t completely prevent it. No matter how careful you are in cleaning your teeth and gums, bacterial plaque can cause a recurrence of gum disease from two to four months after your last professional cleaning. Therefore, a dental professional must check for hidden problems and remove the hardened plaque at time intervals appropriate for you so that your teeth and gums stay healthy.

Who should perform supportive periodontal therapy?

The answer depends on you and the severity of your gum disease before treatment. Generally, the more severe your periodontal disease is initially, the more often Drs. Konikoff, Konikoff, San and Hoag need to oversee your care. Together, you, your general dentist and our doctors will work out the most effective schedule for your supportive periodontal care.

Your maintenance/supportive periodontal care visit may include:

  • discussion of any changes in your health history
  • examination of your mouth tissues for abnormal changes
  • measurement of the depth of pockets around your teeth
  • assessment of your oral hygiene habits and provision of instruction
  • removal of bacterial plaque and tartar
  • x-ray film studies to evaluate your teeth and the bone supporting your teeth
  • examination of your teeth for decay and other dental problems
  • checkup on the way your teeth fit together when you bite
  • application or prescription of medications to reduce tooth sensitivity or other problems you may have.

How often should you have supportive periodontal care visits?

Your periodontal condition is the deciding factor. The interval between your supportive periodontal care visits might be as often as every few weeks or as frequent as every six months. Everyone’s situation is different. The frequency of your supportive care visits will be influenced by:

  • the type of periodontal disease you have
  • the type of periodontal treatment you have
  • your response to treatment
  • your rate of plaque growth
  • your personal commitment to good oral care at home.

What is the relationship between your dentist and Konikoff PERIODONTICS & DENTAL IMPLANTS ?

Your dentist and Drs. Konikoff, Konikoff, San and Hoag work together as a team to provide you with the best possible care. They combine their experience to formulate the best maintenance plan for you. They keep each other informed about your progress. Although the doctors may see you periodically for maintenance therapy, you will need to see your general dentist as well. Appointments for periodontal maintenance do not replace regular dental checkups. If our doctors and hygienists detect tooth decay during a maintenance visit, you will be referred to your general dentist for treatment. Your general dentist is primarily responsible for your overall dental health, including such dental needs as filling new or recurrent cavities or making changes in fillings, crowns, or bridges.

To prevent periodontal disease, the major cause of tooth loss in adults and keep your natural teeth for your lifetime; carefully and conscientiously follow the guidelines of the maintenance programs that the doctors at Konikoff Periodontics & Dental Implants recommends. Protecting your periodontal health through preventive maintenance has great benefits for you. You will be able to chew with more comfort, and you will be able to smile and speak with greater confidence. You will be able to keep dental costs down by preventing future problems. Your commitment to maintenance therapy is your commitment to your better oral health.

Konikoff Periodontics & Dental Implants

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Always Professional with clear instructions for maintenance.

- SANDY H

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I've been with this office for over 15 years. The doctors and staff have been nothing but professional. When you come into the office you are made to feel welcome.

- Gloria B

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Very satisfied with the level care I received.

- Paul D

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Its all good

- Samuel S

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I don’t have much interaction with the doctors. I see Jean and look forward to our visits. She takes the time to listen to me and genuinely cares for my overall well being!

- Reid D

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I love this place. Everyone is so friendly and they truly care about the overall health of your mouth.

- Sebrena J

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Happy patient for more than 25 years!

- Catherine C

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Excellent staff and service.

- Erich G

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I have been a patient of Dr. Konikoff for years, the best periodontal practice in the area!!! Love the staff! Joy, my hygienist is great!!!

- Betty A

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the best dental care in tidewater!

- barbara r

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I have been coming to Drs. A. & B. Konikoff and Patti for many years, more than 15. I am extremely satisfied with their care.

- Josephine (Joya) P

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Jean, the hygienist, is kind, friendly, and very capable. She answers all questiorns and even explains things the doctor has said.

- Gail Y

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The care and advise and instructions I was given from the beginning of my treatment have helped change the health of my gums and teeth. The hygienists are excellent and provide the best cleanings and care.

- Karen Colden

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Joy is absolutely the greatest, she is so awesome!!! Can't say enough about her, she is incredible.

- Steven H

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Great service and honest people.

- Jennifer M

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Trust the knowledge and skill of Brian Konikoff, DDS

- Cathleen C

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Since 1977, I have had Gum surgery & Grafting, Dental Implant,Tooth Extractions, and 3D Imaging. I continue to get my periodontal maintenance every six months.. I have not had any more Gum problems since 1977. The Doctors, Dental Assistants, and Office Staff are very friendly and helpful. If you have Gum or other related problems, this is the office you need! MC

- Martha C

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I've been a dental patient since 1989. In my opinion they are the absolute best practice in the area. I can't imagine going anywhere else.

- William R

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Service is very thorough.

- Richardean B

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It was good.

- Anonymous

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