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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, exam
  1. Next, exam
  2. Next, full mouth xrays
  3. Next, deep cleaning
  4. Next, 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?

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  1. Dental examD018050 of 100 paid $45 to $65
  2. Full mouth X-ray seriesD021050 of 100 paid $50 to $80
  3. Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing)D4341D4342~$200
  4. 4 to 6 weeks
    Dental examD014050 of 100 paid $35 to $50

    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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