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Periodontal Care
Part of Periodontal & Gum Disease Treatment
Periodontal Maintenance in Woodbridge, VA
After gum disease treatment, periodontal maintenance visits protect your results — more frequent cleanings and monitoring tailored to your gums.
What is Periodontal Maintenance at Hedgewood Dental?
Periodontal maintenance in Woodbridge, VA is the ongoing phase after scaling and root planing or other gum disease treatment. These visits are more than a standard cleaning — they focus on areas that were previously infected and need closer monitoring.
What to expect
Dr. Christine Mai recommends maintenance intervals based on pocket depths, bleeding, and your home care. Most patients with a history of periodontitis benefit from visits every three to four months. Skipping maintenance is the most common reason gum disease flares again.
Maintenance appointments at Hedgewood Dental include instrumentation of affected areas, polish when appropriate, an exam, and coaching on flossing and interdental tools. We coordinate with specialists if surgical pockets need further care.
Benefits
Prevents recurrence
Regular maintenance lowers the risk of gum disease returning.
Custom interval
Typically every three to four months based on your stability.
Monitors pocket depths
We track numbers over time — not just how your smile looks.
Protects investment
Supports implants, crowns, and natural teeth alike.
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Frequently asked questions
How is periodontal maintenance different from a regular cleaning?
Maintenance is coded and performed for patients with a history of periodontitis. We spend more time on previously diseased areas and monitor pocket depths — not just stain removal.
How often do I need periodontal maintenance?
Every three to four months is typical. Some patients stabilize enough to extend intervals; others need three-month visits long term.
Can I switch back to six-month cleanings?
Only when pocket depths and bleeding show long-term stability. We make that decision together based on exam data, not calendar habit alone.
Does maintenance help if I have dental implants?
Yes. Healthy gums and controlled bacteria protect both natural teeth and implants. Peri-implantitis is easier to prevent than to reverse.
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Periodontal & Gum Disease Treatment
Gum disease is treatable at every stage — from gingivitis to advanced periodontitis — with deep cleanings, maintenance plans, and specialist coordination when needed.
Learn moreScaling & Root Planing (Deep Cleaning)
Scaling and root planing removes plaque and tartar below the gum line — the foundation of gum disease treatment and periodontal maintenance.
Learn moreDental Cleanings & Hygiene
Professional cleanings, exams, and gum care — the foundation of a healthy smile and the core of what our hygiene team provides every day.
Learn morePerio Maintenance by location
Hedgewood Dental serves patients across Woodbridge neighborhoods and nearby Northern Virginia communities from our office on Hedgewood Drive.
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