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Gum disease, deep cleaning to maintenance

What usually happens after a deep cleaning, from the numbers coming down to years of maintenance visits.

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1 of 4Next: Dental exam
  1. Next: Dental exam
  2. Next: Full mouth X-ray series
  3. Next: Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing)
  4. Next: Dental exam

Most patients move to maintenance. Some pockets need a second visit.

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How does my plan count maintenance cleanings against my regular cleanings?

What usually happens ·

  1. Dental examD0180
  2. Full mouth X-ray seriesD0210
  3. Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing)D4341D4342
  4. 4 to 6 weeks
    Dental examD0140

    Did the numbers come down?

    Pockets came down
    Gum maintenance cleaning
    Pockets stayed deep
    Gum flap and bone surgeryGum maintenance cleaning

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