Periodontal Care
Ongoing periodontal cleanings and monitoring to protect gums, bone health, and long-term oral wellness.
Serving La Jolla & Chula Vista, CA.
Periodontal maintenance is an ongoing cleaning and monitoring program for patients who have already had gum disease treatment or need close periodontal follow-up. It is different from scaling and root planing, which is the active deep cleaning used to treat buildup below the gumline. During maintenance visits, plaque, tartar, and bacteria are removed while gum pocket depths, bleeding points, and bone support are monitored over time.
Periodontal maintenance visits are available at Elite Smiles of La Jolla and Elite Dental Care in Chula Vista for patients who need recurring cleanings, pocket checks, and long-term gum stability after periodontal therapy.
Patients looking for periodontal maintenance in La Jolla or Chula Vista often contact us after deep cleanings, pocket measurements, or a dentist's recommendation for more frequent gum monitoring.
Depending on your exam, your maintenance plan may connect with scaling and root planing deep cleaning, preventive dental care, or future restorative planning such as bone grafting and dental implants when bone support or tooth replacement is part of the conversation.
Healthy gums and regular periodontal maintenance may help support the longevity of natural teeth, restorations, and dental implants.
Both cleanings remove buildup, but periodontal maintenance is used after gum disease treatment to help monitor and stabilize gum health.
| Factor | Regular Cleaning | Periodontal Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Patients with healthy gums and no history of active periodontal disease. | Patients with a history of gum disease, deeper pockets, or previous scaling and root planing. |
| Main goal | Prevent cavities and maintain general oral health. | Control bacteria, monitor gum pocket depths, and reduce the risk of periodontal relapse. |
| Typical interval | Often every 6 months for routine preventive care. | Often every 3 to 4 months depending on gum health and clinical findings. |
| What is checked | Plaque, tartar, cavities, and general gum health. | Pocket depths, bleeding points, root surfaces, bone support, and signs of disease activity. |
Dr. Seraj and the Elite Smiles of La Jolla team bring over two decades of clinical expertise to every patient visit.
Digital X-rays, 3D imaging, and cutting-edge treatment tools for precise diagnoses and outstanding results.
We match periodontal recommendations to your exam findings, gum pocket depths, and long-term oral health needs.
We accept most PPO insurance plans and offer flexible payment options to make quality care accessible.
From the moment you arrive, we prioritize your comfort in a warm, welcoming, judgment-free setting.
We review home care, maintenance timing, and next steps based on your periodontal findings.
Periodontal maintenance is available in La Jolla and Chula Vista for patients from Pacific Beach, UTC, Clairemont, Del Mar, Bonita, Eastlake, South Bay, and nearby San Diego communities.
"Absolutely love Dr. Seraj! I've been coming to her for a year and a half and she always does a wonderful job and gets me in quickly. I've recently had a lot of teeth and gum sensitivity and she's always super careful and has given me great products to use at home that help. She's the best!"
Meet with Dr. Seraj to review your periodontal history, gum pocket measurements, and the maintenance schedule that best supports your long-term oral health.