Maintenance

It only takes twenty four hours for plaque that is not removed from your teeth to turn into calculus (tartar)!  Daily home cleaning helps control plaque and tartar formation, but those hard to reach areas will always need special attention.

Once your periodontal treatment has been completed, your dentist and dental hygienist will recommend that you have regular maintenance cleanings (periodontal cleanings), usually four times a year.  At these cleaning appointments, the pocket depths will be carefully checked to ensure that they are healthy.  Plaque and calculus that is difficult for you to remove on a daily basis will be removed from above and below the gum line.

In addition to your periodontal cleaning and evaluation, your appointment will usually include:

  • Examination of diagnostic x-rays (radiographs): Essential for detection of decay, tumors, cysts, and bone loss.X-rays also help determine tooth and root positions.
  • Examination of existing restorations: Check current fillings, crowns, etc.
  • Examination of tooth decay: Check all tooth surfaces for decay.
  • Oral cancer screening: Check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, cheek tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer.
  • Oral hygiene recommendations: Review and recommend oral hygiene aids as needed. (Electric toothbrushes, special periodontal brushes, fluorides, rinses, etc.)
  • Teeth polishing: Remove stain and plaque that is not otherwise removed during tooth brushing and scaling.

Good oral hygiene practices and periodontal cleanings are essential in maintaining dental health and keeping periodontal disease under control!

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This place is the answer for every person that is afraid of, or nervous to go to, the dentist. First, genuinely friendly staff greets you. Next, genuinely friendly and fun staff takes care of you.
In my personal experience... Danielle, Jocelyn, Ashley and Becky were exceptional about making me comfortable. I’m willing to bet all of the others are just as wonderful.
Dr. Dryke is friendly and fun, and also made me feel comfortable and relaxed about having dental work done. Her laid back attitude about the work I needed made me feel way less self-conscious and embarrassed about neglecting my teeth for way too long. She is a very talented, brilliant dentist that does unbelievably beautiful work. My teeth have never been prettier!!!
They were also amazing with my 4-year-old daughter. She actually looks forward to going to the dentist because of the great staff at Gallery Dental.
On top of all this, the office is super clean and beautiful. Can’t say enough about this great dental office.

Carla Lysher

The staff are wonderful at Gallery Dental! They are always happy to see people. The building is very nice and clean. The wait has always been short for me, typically waiting no more than a couple minutes. Great service! Highly recommended.

Steph Erickson

My 5 year old son had a wonderful experience with his hygienist Stephanie. He told me after his appointment that she was very gentle and nice. He continues to talk about his visit to the dental office and as a mother that is such a great thing to hear from her child. Thank you Stephanie and staff at Gallery dental for making my son’s visit a great experience.

Ashley Jobe

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