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KENNEDY PERIODONTICS AND IMPLANT DENTISTRY
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Williston Park Professional Building
910 Williston Park Point, Suite 1050
J. Edward Kennedy, DMD MS
Lake Mary, Florida 32746
PERIODONTIST
407.833.8522
DIPLOMATE OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF PERIODONTOLOGY
FOLLOW-UP AFTER PERIODONTAL SURGERY
Periodontal disease is not curable; however it is controllable if you take the proper steps. The
successful long-term control of periodontal disease depends on active maintenance care through
supportive periodontal treatments. The goal of these visits after homecare is:
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To prevent reoccurrence of this destructive disease
To prevent a furtherance of this disease
To avoid further surgical interventions
To avoid gum and/or tooth loss
To monitor your gum tissue health
These three month 'disease control' appointments (alternating between us and your general dentist)
need to be scheduled for the first year. After that time, some people can be moved out to a longer
interval. Another reason why these appointments are vital is because we are able to address any
recurrent problems in a timely manner.
Periodontal maintenance following periodontal therapy is shown to be VERY important and vital to
controlling gum disease. It is a site specific disease which means you may experience a reoccurrence
of infection in one or more of the 192 sites in your mouth. Studies have found that there is an increase
in gum tissue pockets in treated, but non compliant patients, which leads to increased bone loss,
resulting in greater tooth loss than compliant patients.
It has been discovered that in less than 3 months the destructive bacteria that caused this disease can
reach destructive levels again. This is why the typical 6 month recall appointment just isn't enough
for people who have had periodontal disease. These appointments and the treatment you receive
helps us break down the stronghold of bacteria in your gums. It has been proven that patients who
do not keep their perio maintenance appointments have increased pocket depths and greater tooth
loss because it is difficult for you to see or notice this condition.
If you are not on a regular perio maintenance routine, please contact us at 407.833.8522 and we would
be happy to schedule you an appointment.
Thank you for allowing us to serve you!
Dr. Kennedy and staff
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