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Periodontal Maintenance in Las Vegas

Keep the gum health you worked for.

Deeper, more frequent cleanings that protect the results of your gum disease treatment, with your cost in writing before every step.

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Keep the gum health you worked for.
  • Every 3–4 months, set by your numbers
  • We accept most PPO plans
  • Cost in writing before every visit
Keep your gum treatment working

Why maintenance matters

Protect your investment

You already put time and money into treating gum disease. Maintenance visits keep those results in place.

Catch changes early

Each visit cleans below the gumline and re-measures your gum pockets, so any change gets caught while it’s still small.

Insurance, handled

Plans often treat maintenance differently than a standard cleaning. We check your plan and put your cost in writing first.

What it is

Periodontal maintenance vs. a regular cleaning

Periodontal maintenance is the ongoing cleaning program that follows gum disease treatment such as scaling and root planing. Think of active treatment as putting out the fire. Maintenance is what keeps it from restarting.

A regular cleaning is preventive. Periodontal maintenance is therapeutic: your hygienist cleans deeper into the pockets gum disease created, removes buildup from the root surfaces, and takes fresh pocket measurements every visit. Your dentist reviews those numbers over time, which is how backsliding gets caught early.

At a glance

  • Regular cleaning Every 6 months
  • Periodontal maintenance Every 3–4 months
  • Pocket measurements Every visit
  • Typical cost (before insurance) About $89
Your visit

What happens at a maintenance visit

We measure

Fresh pocket measurements around each tooth, compared against your last visit.

We clean below the gumline

A deep cleaning focused on the pockets and root surfaces where bacteria collect.

We set your next visit

Your dentist checks the trend, confirms your interval, and you leave with your next visit booked.

FAQ

Maintenance questions, answered

Will I always need maintenance every three to four months?
Sometimes not. If your pocket measurements hold stable over time, your dentist may move you back to a standard six-month schedule. Your numbers decide it, and we track them at every visit.
Does insurance cover periodontal maintenance?
Most PPO plans cover it, though often under different terms than preventive cleanings. We verify your benefits before your visit and put your cost in writing.
What happens if I skip maintenance visits?
The bacteria that cause gum disease rebuild below the gumline within a few months. Skipped visits give pockets time to deepen again, and a long gap in maintenance is the most common path back to active treatment.
Does periodontal maintenance hurt?
It’s usually comfortable, close to a regular cleaning. Areas with deeper pockets can be more sensitive, and your hygienist can numb specific spots if you need it.
How long does a maintenance visit take?
About the same as a standard cleaning for most patients. Your first maintenance visit may run a little longer while we set your baseline measurements.
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