How often does periodontal scaling have to be done?
My mom is having a lot of dental problems right and has had periodontal disease for sometime but was seeing a dentist who wasn't really treating the problem. Now she is seeing a new dentist who just did scaling under the gums in June. He is saying she needs it again? Is it normal to have this procedure done this often?
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- if the condition does not improve yes scaling can be done as often as every 3-4 months. Your mother has to try to maintain her hygiene. Sometimes a periodontal disease can be a manifestation of a systemic condition, such as diabetes. The best treatment for a periodontal disease is maintenance. If there's no improvement, or is getting worse another round of scaling is needed. In worse cases, surgeries is indicated. good luck
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