Dental Treatment

Periodontal Maintenance

Periodontal maintenance, also known as supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) is for everyone essentially to keep your gums in good health. Think of it like a service plan for your gums—regular, focused care to stop any signs of trouble before they become serious again.

For those patients who have been treated for periodontal (gum) disease, Geans Clinic follow a specialised dental cleaning regimen. It’s a critical part of long-term management and prevention of further disease progression after initial therapy, such as scaling and root planing or periodontal surgery.

At a glance

Treatment time

30 minutes

Key benefit

Long term gum health

Downtime

None

Anaesthetic

None

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About this treatment

A periodontal maintenance appointment typically includes:

Deep cleaning below the gumline using Geans Clinic advanced Airflow machine. This provides our patients with a comfortable and highly effective way of removing plaque biofilm around teeth and implants.

Removal of plaque and calculus from root surfaces
Pocket measurement to monitor gum attachment
Review of home care routines and personalised oral hygiene advice
X-rays if needed to assess bone levels or disease progression

It’s often more thorough than a standard scale and polish.

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FAQs

Why Is It Necessary?

Once someone has been diagnosed with periodontitis, they are a periodontitis patient for life meaning they’re at lifelong risk for recurrence. Regular cleanings alone (like those given in routine check-ups) are not sufficient to manage this risk.

Periodontal maintenance with our hygienists helps to:

Control bacterial levels below the gumline
Prevent inflammation and reinfection
Monitor gum health and attachment levels
Identify and treat problem areas early

How Often Is It Needed?

Most periodontitis patients need maintenance every 3 to 4 months, depending on:

Severity of previous disease
Stability of current gum condition
Oral hygiene habits
Risk factors (e.g., smoking, diabetes)

Our dentists and hygienists will tailor the schedule to your specific needs.

For patients without periodontitis or those with periodontitis risk factors such as diabetics, smokers, heart disease patients, six monthly maintenance visits will ensure good health and target areas where disease can start

What are the benefits of Periodontal Maintenance?

Regular maintenance keeps your gums healthy and bone levels stable. In those with risk factors such as diabetics and smokers, it reduces the risk of tooth loss. Many studies now support that good gum health helps protect systemic health (gum disease is linked to heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, Alzheimer’s.)

A regular SPT protocol will support long-term implant success in treated patients.

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Following your consultation, you will be provided with a written estimate of costs for treatment. This is based on the materials or products to be used, and complexity of the procedure. You will always be given clear transparent costs and there will never be any hidden costs or surprise bills!

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£88

Specialist team

Jane Westwood

GDC Number: 4391

Dental Hygienist

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Mandy Luzar

GDC Number: 2511

Dental Hygienist

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Sarah Greener

BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy

GDC Number: 245786

Dental Hygienist

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Bad Breath

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Stained Teeth

Tooth staining happens when discolouration affects the outer enamel or deeper layers of the tooth.

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Loose Teeth

A loose tooth in adults is your body’s way of saying something isn’t right. The earlier we find the cause, the better chance we have of saving the tooth—and your smile!

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Patient Testimonials

We as a family have been coming to this dentist since it opened. I cannot stress how professional and caring they all are. I myself am a nervous patient and they put me at ease every single time. My son has unfortunately had to have root canal treatment not something anyone likes to endure but they were so careful, gentle and professional that my son wasn’t worried, scared or in pain (he fell asleep). I love this dentist, and recommend you to everyone. Sabrina is AMAZING, such a lovely person.

Anonymous patient

Thank you Sabrina for not hurting me and making me feel at ease! I’m scared to death of the dentist!

Anonymous patient

Both my wife and I have been in to see you for a few different treatments and on every single occasion we have left feeling happy and confident with the work you have done. My wife was extremely nervous about having any work done but after having the first consultation with you she came away and immediately felt relaxed about seeing you again to begin the treatments. After the experience we’ve had with you I no longer dread having to book in for a check up!

Anonymous patient

I have trusted my dental health to Geans Dental or over 5 years now. Every visit and treatment has been undertaken by a very professional clinical team assisted by a caring and incredibly supportive team. 5 star treatment from a 5 star organisation

Ian H

Always friendly, helpful and a pleasure to visit. I have been a customer/patient for many years along with my wife. I recommend Geans Dental as an excellent choice if you want 1st class dentistry.

Anonymous patient

A beyond excellent service every step of the way. Completely fantastic.

Anonymous patient

In recent months I have seen the dentist and visiting dental surgeon as well as the dental hygienist. I would like to say that I always find their care and professional skills are exemplary, putting me at ease and providing excellent dental care and advice – Thank you all!

Anonymous patient

A very positive experience. Came away with real confidence and trust in the quality of care and advice received. Thank you.

Anonymous patient

A very positive experience. Came away with real confidence and trust in the quality of care and advice received. Thank you.

Anonymous patient

Will you please pass my thanks to Shrina Nathwani for her wonderful, professional care when I had a tooth extracted… I had been dreading the procedure but Shrina made me feel so relaxed and I must say I felt no discomfort. Shrina and the dental nurse who assisted her are a definite asset to your practice.

Anon 1, October 2018

I had excellent service from Shrina, not even any swelling or bleeding after the extraction last week. It’s just such a relief to have this sorted. Thank you for your prompt action.

Anon 2, December 2018

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