The team of hygienists at Laurentian Dental Centre play a key role in the long-term success of periodontal treatment plans.  Regular periodontal maintenance appointments are important to help halt the progression of periodontal disease, and to help maintain the gums and bones that support the teeth.  If periodontal disease is a problem for you, and it is for many adults, the dentist may prescribe more frequent scaling of the teeth in an effort to stay on top of the inflammation that causes so many problems for the periodontium (gums and underlying bones).  This periodontal maintenance treatment plan will be individualized to ideally meet your needs.