Periodontal Disease Maintenance

Taking Proper Care of Your Teeth

Did you know that you may very well have periodontal disease - perhaps even in an intermediate or advanced level - yet you are not even aware of it?  Four out of every five people have this serious condition, due in great part to the fact that it only takes 24 hours for plaque that is not removed from your teeth to turn into tartar.  While the cleaning and dental health efforts you daily engage in at home are of great help, a San Diego dentist can offer the special attention needed for those hard to reach areas of your teeth and gums.

Your dentist can provide, if necessary, a diagnosis of periodontal disease as well as a prescribed plan of treatment.  Once such efforts are completed, it is recommended that you have regular maintenance cleanings about four times per year.  These follow up cleanings can ensure that your root pockets are kept clear of debris and that they are healthy.  They can also remove the plaque and tartar that builds up below your gum line and cannot be cleaned on a daily basis.  In addition to maintenance efforts to prevent periodontal disease, your dentist can also examine current dental work, tooth decay and diagnostic x-rays and can provide oral cancer screening, teeth polishing and recommendations on oral hygiene aids to help make sure that your dental health is well-attended to.

Dentist in San Diego

Dr. Roya Mirkhan, recognized as one of the top dentists in the country by both her peers and respected publications, is committed to providing exemplary dental care to her patients.  Our team is intimately concerned with your well-being, and we understand the importance of a long-term and personalized patient-doctor relationship.  Our team is made up of professionals who are trained in advanced dentistry and who never rest in their efforts of continuing education.

Why wait to take excellent care of your teeth? Contact a San Diego Dentist today to receive a complimentary consultation.