Why Periodontal Patients Need a Different Cleaning Frequency
After scaling and root planing or other active periodontal treatment, patients move from the standard 6-month recall to periodontal maintenance — a cleaning every 3–4 months. Periodontal bacteria recolonize below the gumline within 60–90 days of being disrupted, so a 6-month interval gives them enough time to return and cause recurrent bone damage. The 3–4 month schedule disrupts that growth before damage can occur.
Each maintenance visit includes full-mouth pocket-depth re-measurement compared to your prior visit, a complete clinical exam, thorough cleaning below the gumline at all pocket sites, updated X-rays as indicated (typically annually), and home-care coaching. A standard cleaning does not substitute for periodontal maintenance in someone with a history of gum disease.
Is Periodontal Maintenance right for you? Signs, symptoms & candidacy.
What happens at every maintenance visit
- Full-mouth pocket-depth re-measurement, compared to last visit
- Complete clinical exam of teeth, gums, bite, and restorations
- Thorough cleaning below the gumline at all pocket sites
- Updated X-rays as indicated (typically annually)
- Home-care coaching on brushing, flossing, and interdental tools
Why you cannot just do regular cleanings
- A regular cleaning does not clean below the gumline into pockets
- A regular cleaning does not include full-mouth pocket probing
- Skipping maintenance lets bacteria recolonize and disease return
- Missing visits is the most common reason patients have to repeat SRP
How Maintenance Protects Your Results
Each visit measures, cleans, and coaches — catching any change before it becomes damage.
Re-Measure Pockets
Pocket depths are re-measured and compared to your prior visit to catch any worsening.
Clinical Exam
Your teeth, gums, bite, and restorations are checked.
Subgingival Cleaning
All pocket sites are cleaned below the gumline.
X-Rays as Needed
Updated imaging, typically annually.
Home-Care Coaching
Brushing, flossing, and interdental technique reinforced.
A lifelong rhythm — typically every 3–4 months
Pocket-depth charting, subgingival debridement, and trend tracking over time
Why Choose Boca for Periodontal Maintenance
9 Valley Locations
One is always convenient across the Las Vegas valley.
Flexible Scheduling
Multiple scheduling options to keep you on schedule.
Insurance & Medicaid
Nevada Medicaid accepted; most PPO plans cover PM under periodontal benefits.
Trend Tracking
A consistent hygiene team tracks your pocket-depth trends over time.
Bilingual Care
Care in English and Spanish — se habla español.
Periodontal Maintenance vs. Regular Cleaning
| Factor | Periodontal Maintenance | Regular Cleaning |
|---|---|---|
| Below-gumline cleaning | Yes, at every visit | No |
| Full-mouth pocket probing | Yes, every visit | No |
| Frequency | Every 3–4 months | Every 6 months |
| For | History of periodontitis | Healthy gums |
Why Las Vegas Patients Choose Boca Dental & Braces for Periodontal Maintenance
- 3–4 month schedule proven to prevent recurrence
- Below-the-gumline cleaning and probing every visit
- Pocket-depth trends tracked over time
- Nevada Medicaid and most PPO accepted
- Convenient scheduling across 9 locations
Frequently Asked Questions About Periodontal Maintenance in Las Vegas
Making Periodontal Maintenance Affordable
At Boca Dental & Braces, cost should never stand between you and the care you need. We accept Nevada Medicaid and many major dental plans, verify your benefits at no charge, and offer flexible payment options — so you can move forward with confidence.
Find Periodontal Maintenance Near You — 9 Boca Dental & Braces Locations Across Las Vegas
Boca Dental & Braces provides periodontal maintenance at 9 Las Vegas valley locations — serving Henderson, Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Spring Valley, and Clark County. Nevada Medicaid accepted.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Las Vegas, NV 89107
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Las Vegas, NV 89103
Las Vegas, NV 89108
Las Vegas, NV 89123
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