{"id":6322,"date":"2026-04-21T09:46:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/mantenimiento-periodontal\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T09:58:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:58:04","slug":"periodontal-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/en\/periodontal-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Periodontal Maintenance: What It Is &amp; Why It\u2019s Vital"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6322\" class=\"elementor elementor-6322 elementor-6311\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7bd7b53 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7bd7b53\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-01e3437\" data-id=\"01e3437\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba9dcc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba9dcc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">You\u2019ve finally finished your gum disease treatment, and you feel a sense of relief. However, real success doesn\u2019t end there. To keep your mouth healthy, <b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"153\">periodontal maintenance<\/b> is the most important step you must take next.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Think of your gums as the foundation of a house. If the foundation fails, the entire structure is at risk. In this article, we will explain how this specialized care prevents severe infections from returning.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-451bc5a elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"451bc5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No se ha encontrado ning\\u00fan encabezado en esta p\\u00e1gina.&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__451bc5a\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__451bc5a\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__451bc5a\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bfa8359 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bfa8359\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-21bdb7c\" data-id=\"21bdb7c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a3cc57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a3cc57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-path-to-node=\"10\">What is periodontal maintenance?<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Periodontal maintenance<\/b> is a specialized clinical procedure designed to monitor and manage gum health in patients who have previously suffered from periodontitis. Unlike a standard cleaning, this treatment cleans deep beneath the gum line to prevent bacteria from damaging the bone again.<\/p><blockquote data-path-to-node=\"12\"><p data-path-to-node=\"12,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Quick Answer:<\/b> Periodontal maintenance is a recurring appointment where a specialist removes tartar and bacteria buildup from deep &#8220;pockets&#8221; in the gums. Its goal is to keep periodontal disease under control, preventing it from reactivating and leading to tooth loss.<\/p><\/blockquote><h2 data-path-to-node=\"13\">Why is periodontal maintenance necessary?<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"14\">Periodontitis is a chronic disease. This means that even though it can be stopped, there is always a risk that bacteria will return to the areas where the infection once lived.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"15\">We perform this procedure to <b data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"29\">stabilize your initial treatment results<\/b>. Without these appointments, bacteria hide in places your toothbrush cannot reach, destroying the support of your teeth without you ever feeling pain.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"16\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Primary Benefits:<\/b><\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"17\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\">Prevents inflammation and bleeding.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\">Prevents long-term tooth loss.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\">Controls bad breath (halitosis).<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\">Protects your overall health (linked to heart health and diabetes).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Learn about our <a href=\"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/en\/periodontist-in-panama\/\">Periodontics<\/a> services in Panama<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0091a56 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"0091a56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No se ha encontrado ning\\u00fan encabezado en esta p\\u00e1gina.&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTabla de contenidos\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__0091a56\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__0091a56\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__0091a56\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d36890c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d36890c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-16371fc\" data-id=\"16371fc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37d64fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37d64fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-path-to-node=\"19\">How is periodontal maintenance performed?<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"20\">This process is meticulous and utilizes precision technology to ensure your comfort. There is no need for fear; our goal is to make it a painless and effective experience.<\/p><ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"21\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Evaluation:<\/b> We measure the depth of your gums to check for new &#8220;pockets.&#8221;<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Professional Cleaning:<\/b> We remove surface tartar from the teeth.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Subgingival Disinfection:<\/b> We use specialized tools to clean <b data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"60\">below the gum line<\/b>.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"21,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Polishing:<\/b> We smooth the tooth surface to make it harder for bacteria to stick.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9044828\" data-id=\"9044828\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e79116f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e79116f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-path-to-node=\"22\">What does a periodontal maintenance program involve?<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"23\">A maintenance program is a <b data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"27\">shared commitment<\/b> between you and your dentist. It is not just a single appointment but a follow-up plan tailored to your needs so you don&#8217;t have to undergo painful surgeries again.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"24\">This program includes constant reviews of your brushing technique and the use of specific tools, such as interdental brushes. Your <b data-path-to-node=\"24\" data-index-in-node=\"131\">periodontist<\/b> will adjust the frequency of these cleanings based on how your gums react over time.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"24\">Book your evaluation appointment <a href=\"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/en\/contacto\/\">here<\/a><\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"25\">\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7c96a4b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7c96a4b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-22f2966\" data-id=\"22f2966\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe1c989 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe1c989\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-path-to-node=\"26\">How often should it be done and how does it differ from a regular cleaning?<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"27\">Many patients ask if a &#8220;standard cleaning&#8221; is enough. The short answer is no. Here are the fundamental differences:<\/p><table data-path-to-node=\"28\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Dental Cleaning (Prophylaxis)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Periodontal Maintenance<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span data-path-to-node=\"28,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"28,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Patient Type<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span data-path-to-node=\"28,1,1,0\">People with healthy gums.<\/span><\/td><td><span data-path-to-node=\"28,1,2,0\">Patients with a history of periodontitis.<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-path-to-node=\"28,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"28,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Depth<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span data-path-to-node=\"28,2,1,0\">Tooth surface and gum line.<\/span><\/td><td><span data-path-to-node=\"28,2,2,0\">Below the gum line (roots).<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span data-path-to-node=\"28,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"28,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Frequency<\/b><\/span><\/td><td><span data-path-to-node=\"28,3,1,0\">Every 6 months.<\/span><\/td><td><span data-path-to-node=\"28,3,2,0\">Every 3 to 4 months (usually).<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p data-path-to-node=\"29\">The frequency of <b data-path-to-node=\"29\" data-index-in-node=\"17\">periodontal maintenance<\/b> is usually higher (every 3 months) because the aggressive bacteria associated with periodontitis take about 90 days to recolonize your mouth.<\/p><h2 data-path-to-node=\"31\">Conclusion: Your smile deserves stability<\/h2><p data-path-to-node=\"32\"><b data-path-to-node=\"32\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Periodontal maintenance<\/b> is the life insurance for your teeth. By attending these appointments, you are investing in your health, confidence, and long-term savings by avoiding serious complications.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"33\">At our clinic, we are ready to guide you through this process with advanced technology and exceptional care. Don\u2019t let the disease return; keep your gums strong and your smile healthy today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fae03a7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fae03a7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f4a8bdf\" data-id=\"f4a8bdf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a7ffc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a7ffc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-path-to-node=\"35\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aff5915 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"aff5915\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1841\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1841\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">1. Does periodontal maintenance hurt?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1841\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1841\"><p data-path-to-node=\"37\">No. It is generally a comfortable process. If you have significant sensitivity, we can apply topical or local anesthesia so you feel absolutely nothing during the deep cleaning.<\/p><h3 data-path-to-node=\"38\">\u00a0<\/h3><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1842\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1842\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">2. Is this treatment expensive?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1842\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1842\"><p data-path-to-node=\"39\">The cost is much lower than a full periodontal treatment or a dental implant. It is the most cost-effective way to prevent tooth loss and expensive surgeries in the future.<\/p><h3 data-path-to-node=\"40\">\u00a0<\/h3><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1843\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1843\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">3. What happens if I miss my maintenance appointments?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1843\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1843\"><p data-path-to-node=\"41\">The risk of the infection reactivating is very high. Without professional control, periodontal pockets fill with bacteria again, which can cause tooth mobility within a few months.<\/p><h3 data-path-to-node=\"42\">\u00a0<\/h3><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1844\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1844\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">4. How long does the session last?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1844\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1844\"><p>An average session lasts between 45 and 60 minutes. This time is dedicated exclusively to disinfecting the critical areas of your mouth to guarantee your gingival health.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"1. Does periodontal maintenance hurt?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-path-to-node=\\\"37\\\">No. It is generally a comfortable process. 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