Periodontal Maintenance & Deep Cleanings in Virginia Beach
Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile. At Konikoff Cares Dental, we provide periodontal maintenance and deep cleanings to help manage gum disease, reduce harmful buildup and support long-term oral health. Our team focuses on thorough, comfortable care while helping you understand what’s happening with your gums and what you can do to protect them between visits.
Healthier Gums Start With the Right Care
Treat
Remove plaque, tartar and bacteria from areas that are difficult to reach with routine cleaning.
Protect
Help reduce inflammation and protect the gums and bone that support your teeth.
Maintain
Support long-term gum health with ongoing periodontal maintenance based on your needs.
What happens during a dental cleaning and exam?
A deep cleaning, also known as scaling and root planing, is more thorough than a routine dental cleaning and focuses on areas beneath the gumline. Treatment may include:
- Evaluation of gum health
- Periodontal charting
- Measuring gum pocket depths
- Removal of plaque and tartar above and below the gumline
- Scaling of tooth surfaces
- Root planing to smooth root surfaces
- Local anesthetic when appropriate
- Evaluation of inflammation and bleeding
- Personalized home-care recommendations
- Follow-up periodontal maintenance planning
Depending on the extent of gum disease, treatment may be completed in more than one visit to help keep the process comfortable and thorough.
Understanding Periodontal Care
Periodontal treatment is not one-size-fits-all. The type and frequency of care depend on the health of your gums and how your mouth responds to treatment.
Deep Cleaning
Periodontal treatment is not one-size-fits-all. The type and frequency of care depend on the health of your gums and how your mouth responds to treatment.
Periodontal Maintenance
Scaling and root planing removes hardened buildup and bacteria from below the gumline to help manage active gum disease.
Gum Health Monitoring
Regular periodontal evaluations allow us to track pocket depths, inflammation and other changes over time.
Healthier Gums Start With the Right Care
A routine cleaning is designed for patients with generally healthy gums and focuses primarily on plaque and tartar above the gumline.
A deep cleaning is recommended when gum disease has created deeper pockets around the teeth and bacteria has collected below the gumline.
This treatment focuses on cleaning those deeper areas and smoothing the root surfaces to support healthier gum tissue.
Deep cleanings are not simply “more intense cleanings.” They are a targeted treatment for gum disease.
Have You Been Told You Need a Deep Cleaning?
We know periodontal treatment can sound intimidating, especially if you haven’t experienced it before.
Our team will explain your gum health, review your periodontal measurements and walk you through why treatment may be recommended before moving forward
Your Periodontal Evaluation May Include
Periodontal charting • Gum pocket measurements • X-rays when appropriate • Evaluation of bleeding and inflammation • Assessment of bone support • Personalized treatment recommendations