Procedures
Periodontal maintenance
Also called perio maintenance, perio recare
Ongoing cleanings, usually every three to four months, for patients who have been treated for gum disease.
Periodontal maintenance is the follow-up care after gum disease treatment. It is similar to a cleaning but adds careful measuring of the gum pockets and cleaning of areas where trouble tends to return. Offices commonly schedule it more often than a regular cleaning, since the goal is keeping the disease stable. Insurance often classifies and limits it differently from a standard cleaning, so verify benefits before booking.
Example at the front desk
Since he finished his deep cleaning in the spring, I set him up for perio maintenance every three months.