A dental cleaning and exam often begins with a small moment of uncertainty. You settle into the chair, tuck a paper napkin under your collar, and wonder whether the hygienist will find a problem you haven't noticed. Maybe your gums bleed when you brush. Maybe one tooth has become sensitive. Or maybe you are just
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Dental Periodontal Maintenance: A Complete Patient Guide
You've finished the active treatment, the gums are calmer, and now the card in your hand says it's time to come back again. That next visit can feel a little confusing, especially if you were expecting a regular cleaning and instead heard a new term like periodontal maintenance. For many patients, this is the moment
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